January 22, 2026

Welcome to the IH Arts Conservatory Weekly Newsletter!

This week on The Director’s Chair, I’m joined by IHMS students Medha Kothapalli and Eva Shrivastav for a joyful conversation about music, growth, and performance. We talk about their exciting experience participating in the OMEA Junior High Honor Choir, what they loved most about that opportunity, and how it’s shaping them as young musicians. They also share their enthusiasm for the IHMS Winter Choral Concert, coming up on Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 PM — an evening that promises beautiful music and plenty of student talent. Their energy and passion are contagious, and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Click here to view this week's video!

IHHS

• Thursday, January 22: Cabaret Rehearsal
• Friday, January 23: Cabaret Rehearsal
• Saturday, January 24: Cabaret Performance- doors open at 6:00 pm, appetizers begin at 6:15 pm, performance begins at 7:00 pm.
• Thursday, January 29-Saturday, January 31: OMEA All-State Columbus, OH
• Wednesday, February 11: 1st Row
• Saturday, February 14: Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Cue-to-Cue
• Sunday, February 15-Wednesday, February 18: Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Tech Week
• Thursday, February 19: 7:00 pm Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Performance
• Friday, February 20: 7:00 pm Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Performance
• Saturday, February 21: 2:00 pm Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Performance
• Saturday, February 21: 7:00 pm Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Performance

IHMS

• Tuesday, January 27: 6:30 p.m. IHMS Winter Choral Concert
• Friday, February 27: IHMS Art Show Blue Ash Rec Center

IHPS

• Monday, February 9: 2nd Grade Music Presentation
• Tuesday, February 10: 2nd Grade Music Presentation
• Wednesday, February 11: 2nd Grade Music Presentation
• Wednesday, February 11: 1st Row

IHSD

Saturday, February 7: 7:00 pm Casino Night

THIS SATURDAY ONLY!!!!!

Get ready for an extra special evening of musical performances! Join the IHHS Premieres as they perform Cabaret: Legacy on Saturday, January 24, in the Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center! Tickets for Cabaret:Legacy are on sale now and are $15.00 each. The doors open at 6:00 pm, appetizers begin at 6:15 pm, and the performance begins at 7:00 pm! We will see you on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for a Cabaret you don't want to miss!

CLICK HERE  to purchase your tickets!

Congratulations to our Indian Hill High School student semi-finalists for the Cincinnati Arts Association Overture Awards! 7 students across 6 possible artistic disciplines will be moving on in the awards competition in February!

Visual Art: Rivvy Green, Jinming Gu, Vivian Jenkins, and Jenisha Rana

Instrumental Music: Owin Abeysinghe and Grace Yu

Vocal Music: Elyse Longbottom

We wish you luck in the next round and will be cheering you on during the semi-finals! Finalists will be announced on February 13, 2026!

Congratulations to the IHHS Band students who were selected to participate in the Norther Kentucky TRI-STATE HONOR BAND SYMPOSIUM! After being selected for the Symposium, students auditioned for placement into one of the two Symposium wind ensembles (Wind Symphony and Wind Orchestra).

We are so proud of our six participants!

Alex Acheson

Elliana Bartone

Eduardo Gomez-Nieves 

Jane Holbrook

Xavier Sharif

Alistair Woo

The Red Letter Delivery

It is not too late to subscribe for our brand-new arts experience designed to celebrate and elevate the creativity of our student artists: The Red Letter Delivery!



The Red Letter Delivery is a monthly art subscription that brings the beauty of Indian Hill student artwork directly to your mailbox—delivered in our signature red envelope—for just $8 per month.

Each month, subscribers will receive a professionally printed 5x7 piece of original student art, paired with a personal note from the student artist sharing the inspiration behind their work. It’s a meaningful blend of creativity and storytelling—offering a tangible connection to the imagination, voice, and heart of our students.

All proceeds from The Red Letter Delivery will be reinvested into the Indian Hill Arts Conservatory, directly supporting arts programming and creative opportunities for students across our district. This project is generously sponsored by the Indian Hill Foundation.

Our debut edition, which recently reached the mailboxes of subscribers, celebrates Home for the Holidays and features a stunning portrayal of the Cincinnati skyline by IHHS student artist Norah Condorodis. Her artwork captures warmth, nostalgia, and family history—an especially poignant tribute inspired by her grandfather and great uncle, whose stories are woven into the spirit of the city.

As I shared in the announcement,“This is more than an art subscription—it’s a tangible connection to our students’ imagination and heart. Each red envelope is a moment of surprise and delight, and the artwork inside makes a truly special gift for someone who loves both mail and art.”

Subscriptions are open now, with the first delivery arriving in January 2026. Subscriptions may also be purchased as gifts and mailed anywhere—making The Red Letter Delivery a thoughtful and meaningful present for the art lovers in your life.

I hope you’ll join us in celebrating this beautiful new way to support and experience the arts at Indian Hill—one red envelope at a time.

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Indian Hill Boosters Casino Night is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, February 7, at the 20th Century Theatre in Oakley for a fun-filled evening celebrating the Indian Hill Arts and Athletics programs. Enjoy food, drinks, casino-style games, raffle prizes, and great company — all while supporting a vital fundraiser for IH Boosters! Funds raised directly benefit our arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs across the district.

Gather a group of friends and join the fun!

Tickets available now: Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!

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