Category: In the News
Now Hiring Violin, Piano & Early Childhood Instructors
The Music Connection is seeking qualified instructors. Must be dependable, cheerful, have passion for teaching and playing music, good musical …
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In trying to spread the word about all the wonderful experiences at The Music Connection, we are asking Parents to …
Referral Program
If you refer someone to us and they register for lessons:· You will receive a $25 gift card.· Your friend will receive …
Preschool/Kindergarten Students Perform in Summer Recital
10 Students ages 4-5 performed on piano and violin at a summer recital at The Music Connection of Orland Park …
Congratulations to all our IMA 2017 winners!
Honors Recital Recognizes High School Music Students
The Music Connection of Frankfort and Orland Park presented its annual high school honors recital on April 23, 2017 at …
Congratulations to Isabella Taylor!
Isabella Taylor performed an amazing recital on Saturday afternoon at the Music Connection Orland Park studio. She graduated from her Suzuki book …
Summer Vacations/Lessons – READ ME!
Each Spring we often get asked these questions:Q. How do lessons work in the summer?A. The Music Connection is open …
2017 Instrument & Vocal Solo Contest Participants
Congrats to Hunter Lehman!
Hunter Lehman, who studies piano with Mindy Sondag, is being awarded his “Champion” level Musical Ladder trophy. Hunter is a …
5 year trophies!
Congratulations to Natalie and Eliza Mattson, vocal students of Gretel Mink Hansen on their 5 year trophies! Bravo!
iPad Winner Announced!!
Congratulations to Jackie Kitchen (9 years old), the winner of a brand new iPad, thanks to The Music Connection’s Referral …
More Musical Wristbands!
See James Calvert receiving his bands all the way from Apprentice through Superior after completing his vocal recital this past …
Vocal Showcase October 2016
Congratulations to Carter Adams!
Congratulations to Carter Adams who just earned both Apprentice and Songbird wristbands for having taken piano lessons for 6 months …
Congratulations to Maddie Poetzinger and Iniya Huxley
Congratulations to Maddie Poetzinger and Iniya Huxley for winning the IMEA junior orchestra audition on Saturday October 1st.
Congratulations to Cecelia!
She has been taking piano for 3 months with Mrs. K and passed her apprentice test! She played all of …
Fall 2016 Solo Recitals – Great Job Everyone!
Congratulations Katianne!
Congratulations to Katianne Soltys on her fantastic recital Saturday August 27!! She performed over an hour of memorized music with …
Celebrate Achievement! Musical Ladder System
Trophies, certificates and award wristbands to celebrate achievement.We are the only music school in Orland Park and Frankfort that gives …
Spring 2016 Recital Photos
Twice a year the students at the Music Connection complete solo recitals showcasing all their hard work and accomplishments. Great …
Congratulations to Nicoletta Salvatore!
Congratulations to Nicoletta Salvatore on her beautiful recital Saturday!
Congratulations to the cast of The Little Mermaid!
Congratulations to the cast of The Little Mermaid at Lockport Children’s Theater this past weekend! Music Connection students, Norah Gillogly, …
Shane Crean, student of Heather Carlasare, did a wonderful job at the 2016 Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in Cincinnati, OH!
Shane Crean, student of Heather Carlasare, did a wonderful job at the 2016 Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in Cincinnati, OH! He …
Congratulations to all our IMA 2016 Winners! Great Job by all!
Congratulations to all our IMA 2016 Winners! Great Job by all!
So very proud of our Show Choir students!!
Show Choir Parent Show!They did a great job singing and dancing at our parent Show Choir Friday night!!! Congrats to …
Congratulations to Sydney Fatland!
Great Job completing Book 1. Below is a picture from the Book 1 recital with her teacher Heather J. Carlasare.
Congratulations to Alex Nelson!
Great Job completing Book 1. Below is a picture from the Book 1 recital with his teacher Heather J. Carlasare.
Congratulations to Ellyse Moreau !
Congratulations to Ellyse Moreau on her Book 1 graduation concert on May 7th. What a joy it was for all …
Honors Recital April 14, 2016
We had an honors recital April 14th for the students that participated in the competition in March. All students performing …
Congratulations Veeksha!
Veeksha Karra had a fantastic book 1 violin recital on Sunday, April 17th. She was so well prepared and had …
Congratulations Tyler!
Music Connection piano student Tyler Lagmay performed his Suzuki Book 2 piano graduation recital on Saturday, April 9th, 2016. His …
Great job Pauline! Brava!!!
Pauline Ochotorena performed a fantastic recital on Friday evening February 26 at the Music Connection Orland Park studio! Pauline played …
Congratulations Hunter Lehman!
Hunter has been a student of Sean Mooney, piano teacher with the Music Connection, taking traditional piano lessons for 3 years. …
Congratulations to Zoe El-Zayaty!
Congratulations to Zoe El-Zayaty who completed her Book 2 Violin Recital on February 6th! Heather J. Carlasare is her teacher. …
Congratulations to Eva Dawczak – Book 1 Graduate!
Congratulations to Eva Dawczak who had her book 1 graduate recital on January 23rd. She sounded beautifully and was very …
Smith Crossing Performance 2016
Some of the students from The Music Connection went to Smith Crossing Retirement home in Orland Park on Saturday the …
Great Job Justin Worachek
We are so proud of Justin Worachek who played his Suzuki book 1 recital at Orland Music Connection January 23. …
Congratulations to Shann Pathak on Book 3 Graduation!
Shaan Pathak played wonderful Book 3 piano graduation recital on December 19th, 2015. He is a student of Miss. Bethany …
Congratulations to Avery Kelly!
She completed Book 2 and had her graduation concert 1/9 at the Orland Park Studio. She is a student of …
Broofield Zoo Performance
Did you see us? We were at the Brookfield Zoo this past Sunday and our students performed wonderfully! Great job …
Congratulations to Emily Formella!
Emily Formella is violin student at the Music connection and her teacher is Ana Simonovska. Emily had Book 1 graduation …
Congratulations Teagan Powers!
Teagan Powers, Frankfort, violin student of The Music Connection of Frankfort completed Suzuki Book 1 and performed the entire book …
Congratulations Maddie P.
Maddie Poetzinger won the ILMEA audition and participated in the ILMEA, all district junior orchestra on Saturday November 7th at …
Halloween Bookfair
Sidona Rao and her teacher, Janet Kuester at Barnes and Noble Bookstore Halloween Bookfair. She played “Black Cat Tango.”
Congratulations Natalie and Eliza
Natalie and Eliza Mattson from Lockport. Natalie is 13 years old on the left, Eliza is 11 years old. Bethany …
Great Job Gabriel!
Gabriel Alava, Mokena, performed a solo violin recital on Saturday, October 10th at The Music Connection of Orland Park, 10751 …
Summer Chamber Music just finished…next start Aug 3rd
Nina Badagliacco Maddie Poetzinger Vikram Karra and Tess Peckman finished chamber music class July 10th
The Winners! 2015 Instrumental & Vocal Solo Contest
1st Annual Instrumental & Vocal Solo Contest March 28th! The contest is open to ALL students of any age and …
The BEST time for music/art lessons can be summer: a great time to have FUN!
Then… there is the rest of summer. Children get restless with no school and too much free time. That is …
Project Trio came to TMC April 30, 2015! Check out the Videos!
Project Trio honored The Music Connection with an appearance from 615-715PM on Thursday, April 30! in Orland Park!!!
IMA Winners 2015
A Congratulations to all our students who participated in this years IMA Awards! Julie Stanwyck, Cecilia Johnson, Sofia Hasty, Tess …
Congratulations Kevin Cawley
Kevin Cawley, a student of Janelle Lake of The Music Connection of Orland Park and Frankfort, has won the Royal …
Holiday Concert 2014
Four Separate Recitals this year!Monday December 15th, 2014 & Tuesday December 16th, 2014NEW!!! This year’s Holiday Concerts will be held at the …
Janet Kuester invited guest at Roundtable discussion
On June 3, 2010, 11th District Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson hosted Karen Mills, of the U.S. Small Business Administration, at a …
Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra Partners with Music Connection Chamber Orchestra for Joint Concert
Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra students had their first taste of orchestral playing on March 14th at The Music Connection, 227 …
Students Perform at Faye’s Light 2nd ANNUAL WALK in FLOSSMOOR
Students performed at the 2nd annual Walk for Faye’s Light in Flossmoor on Sunday, Sept. 23rd 2007. As event …
2007 IMA Contest Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to the students from The Music Connection, who were awarded 1st place trophies at the Illinois Music Association’s statewide …
Students Perform at the Taste of Orland
The Music Connection’s student ensemble groups, under the direction of Janet Kuester, performed at the annual Taste of Orland, as …
Student Ensemble Group Receive High Marks at High Note Festival!
The Music Connection’s Student Ensemble Group, under the direction of Janet Kuester, performed both classical and contemporary music selections at …
Students Perform at Local Art Fair
The Music Connection’s student ensemble groups, under the direction of Janet Kuester, were invited to perform at the local Orland …
Piano Students Awarded from National Piano Guild!
The Music Connection’s piano students, M.S., A.K. and K.W., all received membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored …
Students Awarded Scholarship!
Congratulations to piano students, A.K. and H.C., who were awarded the Harry V. Davidson Memorial Scholarships. Each year, two piano …
Student Awarded Scholarship
Congratulations to violin student, A. M., who was awarded the Nancy McCain Memorial Scholarship. Each year, one scholarship is awarded …