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2011 HCD Summer Programs
LAST CALL: String Orchestra Workshop with Emlyn Ngai
First Steps in Music
David Einfeldt String Orchestra Composition Contest
News for Dance Students
Upcoming HCD Events & Programs
Future of the American Orchestra
Welcome Asher & Gavin!
Tune of the Week
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    		 March 3, 2011 SUMMER PROGRAMS SPECIAL EDITION

    2011 HCD Summer Programs

     

    We are excited to announce our 2011 Summer Programs.  Please contact us at harttcomm@hartford.edu or 860-768-4451 for more information.

     

    Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theater Intensive
    2010 SVIJune 24-July 2, 2011
    Intensive personalized performance program designed for singers, actors and dancers who want to take their  skills to the next level in a short time. 2011 Theme: REAL LIFE ON BROADWAY - Musical Vignettes Inspired by True Events.     Open by audition. Tuition & Fees:  $700  
    More Info
     

    2011 Hartt Suzuki Institute
    July 31 -Aug 5, 2011
    Hartt Suzuki InstituteJoin us for the 2011 Hartt Suzuki Institute! Drawing talented Suzuki faculty from around the country, Hartt's Suzuki Institute will be a challenging and fun experience for you and your child. More Info
     
    2011 Hartt Suzuki Institute Teacher Workshops
    The Suzuki Teacher Institute is designed for teachers who wish to gain expertise in Suzuki pedagogy.  Courses offered:
    -Every Child Can! (ECC) Saturday, July 30, 10:00am - 5:30pm 
    -Guitar Book 1 with Mary Lou Roberts     July 31-Aug 7
    -Violin Book 1 with Carrie Reuning-Hummel July 31-Aug 7
    -Violin Book 2 with Christie Felsing Aug 1-5
    -Violin Book 3 with Sue Baer Aug 1-5
    -Piano Book 3 with Mary Craig Powell Aug 1-5
    More Info

     

    DECMS1David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar
    July 29 - August 7, 2011

    Intensive residential program for advanced high school string players featuring quartet-in-residence The Fry Street Quartet, and applied faculty Susan Waterbury (violin), Emily Yaffe (viola) and Pamela Devenport (cello). Open by audition.  Tuition & Fees: $1750  More Info 
     

    Children's Ballet Workshop

    Children's BalletHartford: June 27-July 1

    Simsbury: July 25-29

    8:30am-11:30am

    Ballet Workshop for children ages 5-8, includes creative movement, ballet, choreographed dances, related arts and crafts, and a studio performance. Beginners welcome!

    Tuition: $175
    More Info     
     

    Summer Youth Dance IntensiveSummer Youth Dance Intensive

    Simsbury: July 11-22
    Hartford: July 25-Aug 5
    9am-5pm

    Two-Week Summer Youth Dance Intensive in our Simsbury studios for serious young dancers ages 9-15. Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Dance Composition classes with bonus courses on nutrition, stretch & strengthening and stage make-up.

    Tuition: $900 for each 2-week session
    More Info


    Performing Arts PrimerPerforming Arts Primer

    Week 1: July 5-8  Tuition: $255

    Week 2: July 11-15 Tuition: $325

    8:30am-5:30pm

    Introduction to Performing Arts for children in grades K-6. No experience necessary!
    More Info

     
     

    Summer Tune UpSummer Tune Up
    July 11-15

    8:30am-5:30pm

    A week-long summer music camp open to students in grades 5-8 who play Strings, Winds, Brass, Guitar or Piano. Students must have 1+ years experience on their instrument.

    Tuition: $325 Full Day
    More Info 

     

    High School Intensive Instrumental Workshop

    July 25-29

    8:30am-5:30pm

    Instrument-specific workshops for high school students who play flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, low brass, violin/viola or cello. Tuition: $325 Full-Day
    More Info     
     

    Middle School Intensive Instrumental Workshop

    Middle School Instrumental WorkshopAugust 8-12

    8:30am-5:30pm

    Workshops for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, low brass, violin/viola or cello will focus on specific skills, techniques, repertoire and ensembles.  Two years experience needed. Half-day option available 8:30am-12:30pm with instrument specific classes only.
    Tuition: $325 Full-Day or $250 Half-Day
    More Info

     

    If you have questions about any of these summer programs, please contact us at harttcomm@hartford.edu or 860-768-4451.  See you this summer! 

    LAST CALL: String Orchestra Workshop with Emlyn Ngai

     

    Adaskin String Trio

    The Adaskin String Trio
    (R to L: Emlyn Ngai, Mark Fraser & Steve Larson)

    Intermediate to advanced string players 16 and older are strongly encouraged to sign up for this Sunday's Baroque String Workshop with Emlyn Ngai.  This is a rare opportunity to work directly with Mr. Ngai, who is concert master of the highly acclaimed Baroque orchestra Tempesta di Mare http://tempestadimare.org/.  
    Throughout this reading session, Mr. Ngai will share his expertise in the performance techniques of this period.  Come learn how to play Bach more authentically and build your own skills in this area. 

     

    Baroque String Orchestra Workshop

    Sunday, March 6, 2011     4:00-6:00pm

    Registration Deadline: 12 noon Friday, March 4th


    Room  342/The Hartt School/ University of Hartford
    Instructor:  Emlyn Ngai, String Faculty, The Hartt School

     

    Special offer to HCD students and faculty members to register for only $25 for the workshop.  The registration deadline has been extended to March 4th at 12noon.
          

    Download a registration form or call us at (860) 768-4451.
          

    First Steps in Music ~ Spring Session begins March 15th

     

    First Steps in Music Class
      
    First Steps In Music Spring Registration Materials are now available.  Contact our office to register, or download a registration form.



    CURRENT FSIM FAMILIES: 
    Refer a friend who registers for the spring 2011 session and receive a 25% discount on your spring 2011 session! 
     

    2011 David Einfeldt String Orchestra Composition Contest

     

    David Einfeldt
    David Einfeldt with students

    We are pleased to announce the Second Annual David Einfeldt String Orchestra Composition Competition. The competition is to benefit a scholarship fund in memory of David Einfeldt, a Suzuki Viola teacher and the founder of the Suzuki String Orchestras here at Hartt.  This program helps to fund community outreach, bring in guest artists and masterclass teachers, and to spread David's love of music to as many students as possible.

     

    Submission of materials:  ALL of the following must be submitted by April 18, 2011:

    · Application Form & $25 application fee
         · Computer-notated scores are required. However, legible hand-written scores will be accepted with special permission from the program director

    · 3 copies of the score, double-sided & bound

    · 1 set of proof-read parts

    · In addition to all of the above, students may also send a MIDI or audio recording. A Finale or Sibelius file is acceptable for this purpose.

    If you have any questions, please contact Emmett Drake, Director of HCD Suzuki Orchestras at drake@hartford.edu.   

    News for Dance Students


    Spring Festival

    Students who are currently enrolled in Children's Ballet I through the Intensive Division E/F are eligible to perform in the Spring Festival which will be held in Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford on Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th.   Production week details and permission slips have been handed out in class.   To participate in the Spring Festival your permission slip must be returned by Friday, March 12th.

     

    Parent Meeting

    The next Ballet Booster's parent meeting will be held on Monday, March 7th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Hartford location.  All parents are welcome to attend.


    HCD Performance Ensemble 2011    Performance Ensembles      

    Please check the Virtual Dance Bag for the most
    up-to-date performance ensemble rehearsal schedule. Schedules are also posted on the Bulletin Board outside the HCD Dance office.

     

     

     

    Dance Parents:  Are you... 

     

    Looking for a 

    fun filled

    evening? 

     

    Then look no further than the Hartt School Parent Boosters Monthly Board Meeting!


    Be     Thrilledas the Chairwoman pounds the gavel!*

     

    Gasp at the incredibly diligent notes** taken by the Secretary!

     

    Be astounded as actual decisions*** are made!

     

     

    The Hartt School Community Division Parent Boosters hold their board meetings on the first Monday of each month.  The boosters raise money and organize events to facilitate our children's dance experience.  Additionally, these meetings provide parents with an opportunity to build the Hartt Dance Community and talk with each other about their children's dance education. 

     

    Meetings are open to all parents/guardians of dancers, and we encourage you to attend! Join us on the first Monday of each month: 5:30-6:30pm in the Community Room at the Handel Performing Arts Center.

         *, **, *** actual emotions/actions not guaranteed : )  

     

     

     

     

    Upcoming HCD Events & Programs

     

    CCC Canticum ChoirConnecticut Children's Chorus:
    CT Men's Choir, Canticum Choir and Concert Choir in Concert

    Sunday, March 6, 2011
    2:30PM (Time has been changed!)

    Immanuel Congregation Church

    Free and open to the public. 

     

    Senior String Honors Recital

    Join us for the Senior String Honors Recital on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7:00 pm in Berkman Recital Hall, featuring the Hartt Community Division's top string players showcasing their talents.  These students were selected by audition, and our adjudicators were Dr. Jeffrey Cox, Chair of the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst; and Andrew Mark, Chair of the Department of Strings at Boston Conservatory of Music and cellist in the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

     

    PerformersInstrument
    Matthew Hannauviolin
    Meredith Keencello
    Maggie Klucznikviola
    XingYing (Anny) Liviolin
    Gunnar Mollviolin
    Luke Piscitelliviolin
    Tiana Piscitelliviolin
    Trent Ransomviolin
    Shreya Sachdevviolin
    Alternates
    Elizabeth Hongviolin
    Andrew Schreindorferviolin

     

    This concert is free and open to the Public!

     

    Junior String Honors Recital

    Sunday, March 13, 6:00 pm

    Duncaster Retirement Community

    Free and open to the public
    More detailed information coming soon!

     

    11th Annual Women Composers Concert

    Come out to see Hartt Community Division Voice Faculty & Guests Artists perform in the 11th Annual Women Composer's Concert on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 5pm in Berkman Recital Hall.  This concert is free and open to the public.

    Featuring:     Sopranos Nancy Andersen, Susan Mardinly & Sarah Comfort-Reed

    Mezzo-Soprano Adrienne Milics

    Tenor Jack Pott
    Bass Jason Stammen
          

    The concert will include music by women composers:  Libby Larsen, Hartt Alum Gwyneth Walker, Clara Schumann and Sarah Meneely-Kyder as well as the 2011 VOCAL SCORE CALL WINNERS:  Dale Trumbore and Beth Anderson.

      

    Co-Sponsored by the Hartt Community Division and The Women's Education and Leadership Fund, A legacy of Hartford College for Women.

     Future of the American Orchestras

     

    The Hartt Symphony Orchestra

    Check out The Future of American Orchestras - a panel discussion of the problems and prospects facing American symphony orchestras, their music, and their audience's expectations. This timely conversation examined trends and challenges facing youth, community, collegiate,and professional orchestras. The panel was sponsored by The President's College and The Hartt School of the University of Hartford as part of Showcase2010, Sunday September 19, 2010.

    Welcome to Asher & Gavin!

     

    Asher LengeHCD Dance Program Manager Melissa Lenge and her husband Enoch are proud to announce the birth of their son, Asher.  Little Asher was born on Sunday February 27th at 10:45am weighing 6lbs 8oz!  

     

    Gavin BeanWe are also happy to welcome Gavin, the son of Scott Bean (HCD Trombone Faculty) and his wife Lynette Stoyles.  Gavin Scott Benjamin Bean was born on the 16th of February at 8:14 am, 6 lbs, 9 ounces, 20 inches long.


     

    Welcome to the world, little ones!!  We hope your lives are filled with music, laughter and love! 

     

    Tune of the Week


    Do you know the Tune of the Week?

    Tune of the Week

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    If you know this week's tune, send your answer, name and email address to harttcomm@hartford.edu.

     

    Prizes will be awarded: lollipops or erasers for each correct answer.  Get 5 right and win 2 tickets to a Hartt performance.   

    Good luck!!
    Main Campus Parking Warning: March 3-6

     
    ParkingThursday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 6th: Traffic patterns on the main campus will change due to the America East Men's and Women's Basketball Championships at the University of Hartford Sports Center.

     

    It may take longer than usual to find a parking space on this weekend.  Please plan accordingly. 

     

    HCD families should park in Parking Lot D, as usual.

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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