October 2, 2025

Welcome to the IH Arts Conservatory Weekly Newsletter!

This week in The Director’s Chair, we bring the spotlight to Indian Hill Elementary, where the joy of dance comes alive through GoTime Dance! In this program, our students explore movement, learn technique and choreography, and discover new ways to express themselves through music. Two of our third graders, Gabby Woldemichael and Ellie Bucciere, sat down to share just how much they love being part of the program. From the excitement of learning new steps to the sheer fun of moving their bodies and creating alongside their classmates, these young dancers remind us of the energy, confidence, and creativity the arts inspire every day!

Click here to view this week's video!

IHHS

• Saturday, October 4: 6:00 p.m. BMB Competition at Loveland HS
• Thursday, October 9: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. HS Fall Play, Clue, cue-to-cue
• Monday, October 13-Wednesday, October 15: HS Fall Play, Clue, tech week
• Thursday, October 16-Saturday, October 18: 7:00 p.m. HS Fall Play, Clue: High School Edition, performances
• Saturday, October 18: BMB Competition at Dixie Heights HS
• Monday, October 20: HS Fall Choral Concert Dress Rehearsal
• Tuesday, October 21: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Fall Choral Concert
• Saturday, October 25: BMB Competition at Miamisburg HS
• Tuesday, October 28: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Fall Band Concert
• Wednesday, October 29: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Orchestra Spooktacular Concert

NEW DATES FOR THE IHHS WINTER MUSICAL, The Pajama Game, AUDITIONS!!!

MONDAY,NOVEMBER 3 and TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 4: 3:00 p.m. Auditions

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: 3:00 p.m. Callbacks

IHMS

• Tuesday, October 21: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Fall Choral Concert
• Tuesday, October 28: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Fall Band Concert
• Wednesday, October 29: 7:00 p.m. MS & HS Orchestra Spooktacular Concert

Tickets for the IHHS Fall Play, Clue:High School Edition, will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, October 5. Get ready for a night of mystery, laughter, and surprise! Our talented IHHS Theatre students are bringing the classic whodunit Clue to life this fall. From the actors lighting up the stage to the crew working their magic behind the scenes, this production truly has students showcasing their abilities throughout from start to finish!

With unforgettable characters, twists and turns, and plenty of humor, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of theatre that promises to keep you guessing until the very end!

Show Dates and Times:

Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each.

Click here to purchase your tickets starting Sunday!



We will see you in the Sue (The Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center) for the show!

Indian Hill Primary School

Indian Hill Elementary School

Indian Hill Middle School

Indian Hill High School

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY!!!



A bold new tradition that honors our past while inspiring our future:

the inaugural Indian Hill Arts Hall of Fame.

This biennial celebration will debut on January 24, 2026, in conjunction with the beloved Cabaret event

—uniting two of our district’s most dazzling celebrations of creativity and performance under

one unforgettable evening.

Three Distinct Honors Will Be Presented:

• The Rising Star Award
• Celebrates an Indian Hill graduate of the past 10 years who has demonstrated exceptional promise in the early stages of a career in the arts.

• The Distinguished Art Alumni Award
• Recognizes an alumnus who graduated within the past 20 years and has established a significant presence in the world of the arts through leadership, innovation, or achievement.

• The Legacy Art Award
• Honors an alumnus, educator, or community member whose lifetime contributions have significantly enriched the arts and inspired others.

Nominations are now open through October 3, 2025, and can be submitted through our digital nomination form, also available on the Indian Hill Arts Conservatory website. Join us as we honor the artists who make Indian Hill—and the world—a more beautiful, meaningful place.

Questions? Email Amy Clark, District Arts and Activities Director

You're invited!

FRIDAY Oct. 10 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Opening Reception of CHARISMATA 

Indian Hill Alum Cedric Michael Cox is thrilled to announce that over 20 New large-scale paintings will be featured at his solo exhibition, Charismata, at 

Xavier University Art Gallery Cohen Center

1658 Musketeer Drive, 45207

Charismata, which is a Latin term for spiritual gift or gift of grace, is a colorful array of paintings that he began in January of 2025. From narrative still-life paintings to mid-century cubist-inspired compositional clusters of musical instruments, he invites you into his vivid view of the world around us. The lyrical landscapes and cityscapes, along with his interpretation of the resilient human spirit through abstraction, offers a new experience with every piece. He is honored to share his art with you.

Please spread the word & RSVP to this FREE event using this link.

Did you know that CAPA offers private lessons for both voice and piano? These personalized sessions can significantly enhance a student’s technique, confidence, and knowledge of music theory, among other areas. We have highly skilled and experienced instructors who are dedicated to working with your child, from preparing for auditions, teaching the fundamentals or honing their voice skills. We have teachers available for interested students at the primary or elementary too!

For more information and to learn more about our instructors, visit Voice Studio and Piano.

The Overture Awards, sponsored by the Cincinnati Arts Association are now accepting applications for the 2026 Competition!

About the Overture Awards:

The Overture Awards is a program that recognizes, encourages, and rewards excellence in the arts among Greater Cincinnati students in grades 9-12. Its mission is to encourage arts education as an integral part of a student’s academic experience and to create an environment that encourages training in, and appreciation of, the arts. The Overture Awards Competition is the area’s largest solo arts competition and offers awards in six artistic disciplines: creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual art, and vocal music.

Arts Educator Award

The Arts Educator Award promotes and rewards excellence in arts instruction throughout Greater Cincinnati. Students nominate an educator through video submission that describes the impact the educator has had on his/her students. The winner will be announced at the Overture Awards Final Competition & Awards Ceremony. Nominations are due January 25, 2026.

Ready to apply for one of the 6 categories for the Overtures, or ant to nominate an IH Arts Educator for the Arts Educator Award, which is part of the Overtures? Click here for more information!

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