October 30, 2025

Welcome to the IH Arts Conservatory Weekly Newsletter!

In this edition of The Director’s Chair, we take a look back at an incredible month of creativity across all four Indian Hill buildings! October was bursting with artistic energy—from the visual, performing, and digital arts—to three outstanding concerts, two rounds of auditions, one play and another on the way. Our students have shared their voices through broadcasts and storytelling, brought new artwork to life, worked hard in the classroom, on the field, and on the stage, and continue to prepare for an exciting close to the second quarter filled with upcoming art shows, concerts, and performances. It’s been a month full of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration of the arts at Indian Hill! 

Click here to view this week's video!

IHHS

• Monday, November 3: 3:00 p.m. IHHS Winter Musical, The Pajama Game Auditions
• Tuesday, November 4: 3:00 p.m. IHHS Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Auditions
• Wednesday, November 5: IHHS Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, Callbacks
• Saturday, November 8: 1:00 pm BMB Mid-States Competition at Simon Kenton HS
• Friday, December 5: HS Winter Art Show Opening Night
• Monday, December 8-Friday, December 12: HS Winter Art Show on Display

IHMS

• Saturday, November 8: 9:30 a.m. MS Fall Play cue-to-cue
• Saturday, November 8: 1:00 pm BMB Mid-States Competition at Simon Kenton HS
• Monday, November 10-Thursday, November 13: MS Fall Play, A Wrinkle in Time, tech week
• Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15: 6:00 p.m. MS Fall Play, A Wrinkle in Time, performances
• Monday, December 8-Wednesday, December 10: 3:00 p.m. MS Spring Musical, Finding Nemo Jr., Auditions
• Wednesday, December 10: 7:00 p.m. MS Chamber Music Fest
• Thursday, December 11: 3:00 p.m. MS Spring Musical, Finding Nemo Jr., Callbacks

IHES

• Thursday, December 11: 6:00 p.m. ES Choral Concert

Indian Hill Middle School and Indian Hill High School

Fall Band Concert an Orchestra Spooktacular Concert

Congratulations to all of our student musicians grades 6-12 who participated in the fall band and orchestra concerts! The musicianship displayed at the Sue over the last 2 weeks has been unparalleled! Bravo!

Indian Hill Primary School

Indian Hill Elementary School

Indian Hill High School

Attention all IHHS students!



Auditions and tech crew sign-ups for the IHHS Winter Musical, The Pajama Game, are now available!

Auditions will take place on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4. The dance portion of the audition and callbacks will take place on Wednesday, November 5. 

The auditions on November 3 and 4 will take place in the high school choir room from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. A 30-45 second song in the style of the show should be prepared for the auditions.

The dance audition will be held on November 5 from 3:00-4:00pm (Instructional video for dance audition is posted to the Canvas page). Callbacks will be held November 5 from 4:00-6:00 pm.

More information can be found on the IHHS Theatre Canvas Page. If you need to be added to the page, please email Theatre Program Director,

 Mrs. Stacy Searle .

Additional questions? Ready to audition? 

Contact Mrs. Stacy Searle at stacy.searle@ihsd.us (Director) or Mr. Angelo Sylvester at angelo.sylvester@ihsd.us (Music Director)

Click here for the Audition Form.

Interested in joining the tech crew for the IHHS Winter Musical, The Pajama Game? Not sure what the tech crew is all about but want to know more? Click below to fill out the crew form. Crew forms are due to tech director,Mr. Eric Cimini by Friday, November 7.

Click here for the Crew Form.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through space and time as Indian Hill Middle School proudly presents A Wrinkle in Time! Based on the classic novel by Madeleine L’Engle, this heartwarming and imaginative play follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they set out to rescue Meg’s father—and the universe itself—from the forces of darkness.

Tickets to this two night only event will go on sale beginning Wednesday, November 5—don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless adventure brought to life by our talented middle school cast and crew!

Show Dates and Times:

Friday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each.

Click here to purchase your tickets starting Wednesday!



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

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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