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| Love Your Voice ~ Vocal Technique Workshop | | |
 Keep your voice in good condition for a lifetime. This class will explore simple, yet effective, exercises that can be used to develop a healthy daily vocal regimen. Seasoned singers and beginners alike will benefit. All techniques may be applied to solo or choral singing in many styles. Vocal problems can arise from a variety of sources, including overuse, misuse, illness, or injury.
Love Your Voice reminds us of the emotional power of the human voice and the many feelings it can elicit. It also aims to remind us that our own voice requires care to keep it healthy for a long time to come.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM Fee: $50 (materials included)
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2011
Room 342 The Hartt School /
University of Hartford
Instructor: Nancy Andersen, Chair of Vocal Studies
The Hartt School Community Division
To register for this workshop, please contact our office by February 4 at (860) 768-4451 or by email at harttcomm@hartford.edu.
For more information about additional workshops for adults and teens, or to learn more about our programs, please visit our
website at http://www.hcd.hartford.edu.
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| 2011 David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar Auditions | | |
We are happy to announce audition dates for the 2011 David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar, which will be held July 27 - August 7, 2011.
Housed on the campus of the University of Hartford, the David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar provides advanced high school string players the opportunity to experience an exceptionally high quality and intensity of musical experience in a short time.
The Fry Street Quartet will join us again as the quartet-in-residence for 2011.
Live Audition Dates:
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City |
Location |
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Boston, MA |
Carriage House Violins |
February 4, 2011 | |
Boston, MA |
Longy School of Music |
February 5, 2011 | |
Chicago, IL |
Chicago Youth Symphony |
February 19 & 20, 2011 | |
Hartford, CT |
The Hartt School |
January 16, 2011
Feburary 26 & 27, 2011 | |
Ithaca, NY |
Ithaca College |
February 12, 2011 | |
Lexington, KY |
Transylvania University |
March 4, 2011 | |
Louisville, KY |
Performing Arts School |
March 5, 2011 | |
DVD Auditions also accepted; rolling admissions begin January 30, 2011. |
Both live and DVD auditions will be accepted. DVDs will be accepted, and reviewed, from students who attended in 2008, 2009 or 2010 beginning January 1, 2011. Students who would like to return in 2011, and who submit their DVD at the beginning of January, will receive advance consideration, and notification will be made by January 30. DVDs from all other students will be viewed beginning January 30, 2011.
For detailed information about the 2011 DECMS program, please visit our website at: http://hcd.hartford.edu/music/DECMS.htm
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| News for Dance Division Students | | |
Performance Ensemble Auditions
Auditions will be held this Tuesday, January 11th in Studio 3 and 5 from 7:00pm-9:00pm for students currently enrolled in Intensive levels A through F. Performance Ensembles are a great way to enhance your current training through repertoire and performance and additional performance opportunities. All students in these levels are strongly encouraged to audition. For details on the 3 different Performance Ensembles please click here.
Modern Dance Master Class with Camille A. Brown!!
We are thrilled to welcome New York City dancer and choreographer Camille A. Brown to the Handel Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 16th in Studio 3 from 3:00pm-4:30pm. This is an advanced level class offered for Adults, Intensive Levels D through F, and college BFA's. For more information on Camille and her work please click here.
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| Sight Reading Party Updates | | |
Two Sight Reading Parties will be held this month for all HCD string players: January 7 & 14 from 7-8:30pm in Room 342 at Hartt. Please join us!
 | | Residents of Hamilton Heights enjoying our Holiday Sight Reading Party |
We had a great turn-out for the last event at Hamilton Heights. Thank you to all who participated and to those teachers who encouraged their students to attend! |
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2011 Summer Vocal Institute Auditions Announced | |
 Summer Vocal Institute:
MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
Intensive Personalized Performance Training Program for Singers, Actors & Dancers Grades 8 - 12
June 24 - July 2, 2011
This day program is designed for singers, actors and dancers
who want to take their vocal, dramatic and dance skills
to the next level in a short time. In daily acting, dance
and voice classes, participants study and perform
musical scenes chosen specifically for them by our
experienced directors.
LIVE AUDITIONS HELD AT THE HARTT SCHOOL:
Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Room 201 Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Room 410
Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Room 201
 SCHEDULE A LIVE AUDITION:
Call The Hartt Community Division at 860.768.4451 or email harttcomm@hartford.edu.
DVD or VIDEO Audition:
You may also submit a recording (videotape or DVD) & resume postmarked or sent electronically no later than Wednesday April 20, 2011 to Nancy Andersen at nandersen@hartford.edu.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION:
· 32 bars of two contrasting song selections - memorized
· One short monologue under 2 minutes - memorized
· Bring a musical or performance resume & photo
· An accompanist will be provided - bring sheet music
Early auditions recommended - enrollment is limited.
Fees: $700 (includes tuition and materials)
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| Happy New Year Horn Party! | | |
The Hartt Community Division Horn Studios of Susan Spaulding and Jamie Marci hosted a wonderful "Happy New Year Horn Party" on Monday, January 3rd in Bliss Music Room. Over 30 horn players and another 30 guests attended.
 | | Sue Spaulding conducting a large horn choir. |
The evening began with an eclectic concert program with Hartt horn students Rachel Brake, Matthew Carley, Victor Perpetua, and Jackie Schober performing, along with guest musicians Gay Chun, Marjie, Josh, and Nate Brake, Anthony DeQuattro, and hornists Joel Winter, Andrew Spearman, and Vicki Kenna. A massive Horn Ensemble play-fest continued the evening's activities.
 | | Sue Spaulding with Guest Performers Joel Winter & Andrew Spearman |
Other Hartt horn students attending included Alec Rossi, Julia Silverman, Makayla Gelinas, Julie Boglisch, Rich O'Neill, Sam Porcello, Josiah Blackwell-Lipkind, Kelly Szwaja, Danielle Kling-Joseph, Grace Kenney, Jared Darius, and Rebecca Biklen. Community Division Horn Alumni included Allison Zalneraitis, Samantha Spear, Kerri Mocko, Molly Bruzzese, Aaron Plude, Gabby Lambiase, Emma Staudacher, Val Tassinari, and Jason Boratko. Several other hornists, both student and professional, also participated.
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There was plenty of good food and socializing to round out the evening. Kudos to Julie Boglish (gr. 12) who stayed until the end of the evening and played ensembles with the adult and college horn players!
Thank you to all who attended (and to Mary Szwaja and Patti Boglisch who ran the refreshment table) - what a spectacular way to start 2011! |
| 2011 Music Adventure Program | | |
Eric Dahlin, Jaroslaw Lis, Teri Einfeldt and Katie Kennedy are pleased to announce 2011 Music Adventure programs in Italy at Tenuta di Spannocchia, a historic, organic, agricultural estate in Tuscany, near Siena.
 Chamber Music for Young Artists:
This is an intensive two week chamber music program for advanced high school students. August 6 - 20, 2011. Included in this experience are daily chamber music coachings, string orchestra, concerts and masterclasses, private lessons & day trips. There is a maximum of 16 student participants per year. Applications and auditions should be completed by February 15, 2011.
Auditions will be held for "Chamber Music for Young Artists" at the Hartt School on Sunday, February 27th from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Please email Eric at dahlin@musicadventure.org to request an audition. Applicants should be at least 14 years of age by August 2011 or entering 9th grade in fall 2011.
Adult Cello Workshop: An 8 day retreat for cellists to focus on developing their playing in a friendly, collegial environment while enjoying the beautiful Tuscan countryside, Spannocchia's renowned cuisine and the local wine. There is a maximum of 8 participants with no audition required. July 27 - August 6.
This will be Music Adventure's 12th season and its 3rd at Spannocchia. You can view pictures from our past adventures at Music Adventure's website and on Music Adventure's Facebook fan page. |
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Inclement Weather Policies | |
 How do we find out if lessons, classes or concerts are cancelled due to a snow storm?
On WEEKDAYS notice will be provided no later than 12pm for cancellation of afternoon & evening activities.
On WEEKENDS notice will be provided no later than 6:30am for morning activities; 12:00pm for afternoon & evening activities; times will be adjusted in order to give ample notice for changes to special events.
Where will I find this information?
~ Check the HCD Website: http://hcd.hartford.edu
~ Check your email! Messages will be sent via Constant Contact to all HCD Faculty, Staff & Students
~ Call our Office at 860-768-4451 & Listen to our Voicemail Message
~ Check these local TV or Radio stations:
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WFSB Channel 3 TV
WTIC 1080 AM Radio
WTNH Channel 8 TV
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Contact Us:
General Information: Phone: 860-768-4451
Billing & Registration: Phone: 860-768-4334
Dance: Phone: 860-768-6000
Simsbury Location: Phone: 860-651-3570
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