Our New Horizons Ensembles are a fun, easy way for adults to add music to their lives. Whether you’re just starting, coming back to an instrument from your youth, or playing as a hobby, there’s a home for you here.
Our facility is designed to give you a warm welcome, with plentiful natural light, inspiring architecture, and caring people who are all passionate about making music together.
You’ll be guided to grow your skills in a supportive environment that blends musical exploration, historical context, and ensemble collaboration.
Winter and spring performances will offer members a chance to share their artistry with family and friends in Groton Hill’s world-class performance spaces!
Director, Christina Kennedy
Ages 18+
Tuesdays at 1:00pm
Build vocal confidence and healthy singing habits while enjoying beloved repertoire from across the decades!
Students enrolled in Finding Your Voice are especially encouraged to participate as a way to reinforce and apply the skills learned in class. No prior experience or audition required.
Director, Andrea Mejia
Ages 18+
Mondays at 7:00pm
Develop your skills among friends under the direction of an experienced concert band conductor and educator!
Open to flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion. No prior experience or audition required.
Director, Farkhad Abdikadirov
Ages 18+
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Explore vibrant classical and popular repertoire while developing essential music interpretation, collaboration, and leadership skills!
Open to violin, viola, cello, and double bass. No audition required. Although geared towards string players new to playing in an ensemble, players of all ability levels are welcome. No prior experience or audition required.
Director, Tim Terranella
Ages 18+
Mondays at 5:45pm
Open to intermediate and advanced beginner string players, this ensemble is a step up from New Horizons Daytime Strings, offering members the opportunity to keep growing their skills in a similar environment.
Open to violin, viola, cello, and double bass. No audition required. No prior experience or audition required.
Your New Horizons Ensemble experience pairs well with:
Meet Our Directors
We offer a wide range of musical experiences, focused on mentorship, development, and creativity. Over 2,000 students enjoy private lessons, classes, rehearsals, and performances in our inspirational setting, with unique opportunities that bring education and performance together in ways that are uniquely possible at Groton Hill.
Our dynamic learning spaces encourage you to enjoy the process, with 35 state-of-the-art teaching studios, and 2 world-class performance halls, acoustically tuned for a warm, vibrant sound.
