Members of the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) began developing Phil Harmonix Studio in 2005 to honor the memory of Phil Benoit (YES '01). Phil had a vast knowledge and love of music and a desire to start a music-related business in his hometown of Orange, MA. Sadly, Phil died in a car accident just days after his 21st birthday and his dream to bring more musical opportunities and resources to the North Quabbin region was never realized.
In 2009, the North Quabbin Young Leaders Council at YES raised funds to begin Studio construction. Pending a final inspection and the awarding of an occupancy permit by the Town of Orange, we expect to open the Studio in mid-September 2010. The Studio will be operated on a self-supporting basis as a non-profit partnership with BFK Studio, a youth-operated business, and will offer youth Studio Members and adult musicians access to affordable:
▪ rehearsal and practice space
▪ recording, mixing, mastering, and duplication
▪ lessons
Location
28 South Main Street, rear (off of Chase Court), Orange, MA. Map
A limited number of parking spaces are available. Enter via white door (wheelchair access is via the blue door).
Hours
| Tuesday
| Thursday
| Friday
|
| Open Studio | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Lessons or Open Studio | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
| Rehearsals or Recording | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
|
Other hours by appointment.
Rates
12-month Membership (ages 13-21 only): $20.00*
| Members
| Public
|
| Open Studio | FREE | FREE |
| Lessons | TBD | TBD |
| Rehearsal | $20.00 per 2 hours | $40.00 per 2 hours |
| Recording | $40.00 per 4 hours | $120.00 per 4 hours |
| Mixing | $40.00 per 4 hours | $120.00 per 4 hours |
| Mastering | $40.00 per 4 hours | $120.00 per 4 hours |
| CD Duplication | TBD | TBD |
* May be paid in installments if desired.
Booking
Please use this link to book rehearsal and recording time (this is a temporary link, so please ignore 'rates' and 'directions' buttons).
Staff
Bobby Falco-Killoran, Manager
978/895-7056 (cell)
manager@philharmoix.org
Advisory Board
Will Bangs
Richard Chase
Adam Bergeron
Janet and Bo Henderson
Charlie Scott
Stay Connected
Grant Supporters
Federal Work-Study Program, Greenfield Community College
Massachusetts Service Alliance, International Youth Service Day and Commonwealth Corps
Summer Youth Employment Program, Franklin Hampshire Career Center
Community Coalition for Teens, Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
Community Action! Youth Programs Youth Council
MA Attorney General's Office, Orange Jobs for Youth Program
Donors of Cash
Michael Hager
Jack Bresnahan
Donors of Services and Supplies
Greg Lyman
Leon Cate
Ethan Stone
Richard Chase
Tim & Joanie Cohen-Mitchell
Brian Peters
County Line Lumber & Building Supply
Home Depot
Liam Morris
James Fanning
Aubuchon Hardware
Donate!
If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift by credit card, please use this secure and encrypted "donate" button:
Of course, you are also welcome to mail your gift to us directly at YES, 26 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364. We acknowledge all donations and gifts and will thank our supporters publicly on this website and in our Studio publicity and materials. Thank you in advance for your support!
Wish List
▪ Carpeting (throw rugs or wall-to-wall)
▪ Entrance Door Awning
▪ Exterior Signage
▪ Wireless Router (Super G or N)
▪ Latex Primer and Paint (interior or exterior)
▪ Instruments (electric & acoustic guitars, bass, keyboard)
▪ Drum machine
▪ Mics (SM57’s, 58’s, condenser mics, phantom power)
▪ Rack gear (any)
▪ XLR cables, ¼ cables, patch cords
▪ Patch bays (balanced & unbalanced)
▪ Foam Rubber and Fabrics (for sound treatment on walls)
▪ Bass amp
▪ Digi-design board or software
▪ Sound production or editing software (any, for Windows XP)
