Your tuition includes many ways to enhance your music education at Groton Hill Music School, from workshops and special recitals to coaching sessions and competitions.
Check out current opportunities and sign up to participate!
Student Activities
Student Recitals
Student Recitals – for family, friends, and the Groton Hill Music School community to enjoy – help you build confidence, while providing goals for lessons and home practice. Participation is not required, but we encourage you to perform in at least two recitals each year. Student recitals are held in January/February and May/June. They are open to all instruments, ages, and abilities, and take place in one of our beautiful performance spaces.
We also offer Department Recitals at various times throughout the year, as well as Honors Recitals in the spring. For Honors Recitals, our string and piano teachers nominate their most skilled, dedicated, and improved students to perform.
- Wintertime Recital: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm
For details, contact your teacher or the Music School office at (978) 486-9524 or info@grotonhill.org.
Student Voice Soirees
Our cabaret-style soirees offer a relaxed performance opportunity for voice students of all ages and abilities, and an entertaining concert experience for the audience!
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:00pm
Click here to sign up. For more details, contact your teacher or the Music School office at (978) 486-9524 or info@grotonhill.org.
Piano Performance Workshops
On-stage practice with expert coaching from our Music School faculty! These free workshops are ideal for students preparing for recitals, auditions, and competitions, or for those looking to refine a piece, learn best practices, and enhance their music making skills.
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:30am – Youth (up to age 17)
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 12:30pm – Adults
- Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:30am – Youth (up to age 17)
- Saturday, March 16, 2022 at 12:30pm – Adults
Advance registration required! To sign up, contact the Music School office at (978) 486-9524 or info@grotonhill.org.
District Mock Auditions
Will you be taking Junior or Senior District Auditions in strings, winds, brass, percussion, jazz, or voice? Rehearse your repertoire and receive valuable feedback from the Groton Hill Music School faculty. Advance registration required!
- Senior District: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Registration details coming soon! - Junior District: TBD
Student Competitions
Our teachers train and prepare interested students to participate in many regional competitions as well as exclusive Groton Hill student competitions:
Concerto Competition: Please note: Our annual Student Concerto Competition for Groton Hill Music School students (ages 8-21) has been cancelled for this season. This competition provides a singular opportunity for advanced students to receive expert feedback from our panel of guest judges and to compete for a chance to perform as a soloist with the professional Vista Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sally Chapin Piano Competition: Held annually, our Sally Chapin Piano Competition and Winners Concert take place in May with expert adjudicators from around the region providing feedback to our most advanced piano students. This event requires an entry form and entry fee.
Competition Guidelines and Entry Form will be posted soon.
Competition: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Winners Concert: TBD
Questions? Contact the Music School office at (978) 486-9524 or info@grotonhill.org.
Certification Program
Our Certification Program enhances your private lesson studies by encouraging the development of strong musicianship skills, and incorporating ensemble and special listening experiences. Our program offers six levels with a variety of options to fit the needs of each student. Learn more and enroll today!
Student Evaluations
Regular communication with your teacher helps you to stay focused on your musical goals, your strengths, and areas in need of improvement. Our faculty also provide a more formal evaluation of your musical progress through a written and or verbal progress report each fall.
Masterclasses and Workshops with Guest Artists
Learn professional playing, practicing, and performance strategies from a variety of our guest performers at these pre-concert workshops and masterclasses. Free for participating Groton Hill students. Schedule coming soon!
Community Outreach Performances
Student soloists and ensembles are sometimes asked to participate in our outreach programs throughout the region. These are wonderful opportunities for our musicians of all ages to share their talents with others, build performing experience, and volunteer in their community.