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In Memorium
Founder of the New Horizons Band
The Hartt School and The Hartt School Community Division mourn the loss of
Dr. Bill Willett, Professor Emeritus, Conductor, Woodwind Specialist, former chair of the Music Education Department at The Hartt School. Dr. Willett has been a Hartt Community Division faculty member since 2007. He was also the founding director of the New Horizons Band. |
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Audition Dayis next weekend - June 5, 2011
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Expanded Instrumental Ensembles for 2011-12
We are proud to announce our Instrumental Ensembles for the 2011-12 season.
Harmony Winds will be offered for intermediate winds, brass and percussion students of middle school age. Conducted by Mr. Alan Francis, this group will meet on Saturday mornings from 11:15-12:15 and is designed to motivate younger students who are looking for a regional wind ensemble performance experience.
Connecticut Philharmonia will change as well, into two separate intermediate-advanced ensembles: Sinfonia for string students and Philharmonia Winds for woodwind, brass and percussion students.
Also, new this coming year, Opus 89 String Orchestra will expand its offerings to include performances of Baroque and early Classical repertoire with full orchestra. Wind and percussion students will be selected to join the Opus 89 string players for these full orchestra selections. Opus 89 students will continue to perform string orchestra repertoire in addition to the full orchestra literature.
 Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble and Connecticut Youth Symphony will continue their long-standing tradition of offering one of the best advanced high school performing ensemble experiences available to students in our region.
Our Chamber Ensembles provide an opportunity to hone and refine the ensemble skills of beginning, intermediate and advanced students of all ages in a small, collegial atmosphere.
The Connecticut Children's Chorus (CCC) is one of the region's most comprehensive youth chorus programs, training some of Connecticut's most talented young voices. Open by audition to students entering  grades 1-12, these choirs perform a wide variety of literature and receive regular training in vocal development and musicianship. All rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 5:30pm until 7:00pm (7:30pm for Concert Choir) on the University of Hartford campus. The Connecticut Children's Chorus is the official children's chorus of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
This year's auditions will be held on June 5, 2011. Click here for technical requirements (audition guidelines) for each ensemble by instrument. Students will be placed in an ensemble appropriate for their level. It is possible for students to be offered multiple positions within our ensemble program. Request an audition time today! |
HCD Summer Programs:
Save $15 if you register before June 1st!
The Community Division offers a wide range of summer programs for dance and music students.
Register by June 1st and avoid the $15 registration fee!
2011 Summer Dance Programs:
 Children's Ballet Workshop
Hartford: 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 Intensive
 Simsbury: July 11-22
Hartford: July 25-Aug 5
9am-5pm
Two-Week Summer Youth Dance Intensive 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
Dance Classes for Pre-teens (age 9-12) or Adults (age 15 and up)
June 21, 2011-August 11, 2011
The Teen and Adult Evening Dance Program runs during the summer for eight weeks. Classes will be offered in tap, hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet. Buy a dance card for extra savings or drop in on a class. Download the brochure and registration form
Full Force Dance Theatre Modern Dance Intensive Workshop
 July 11-22, 2011
Handel Performing Arts Center
Download the registration form
The Full Force Dance Theatre program provides valuable training for the professionally-bound dancer as well as a refreshing change of pace for the returning professional or teacher. Participants in Full Force will work with Hartt faculty to improve their modern technique, learn body conditioning tips, and work on improvisation and repertory. Because of the rigorous nature of the program, all dancers should be currently training and have a strong foundation in ballet or modern technique. Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
More Information: Courses Tuition Faculty
2011 Summer Music Programs
Performing Arts Primer
Week 1: July 5-8 Tuition: $255
Week 2: July 11-15 Tuition: $325
8:30am-5:30pm
Introduction to music, dance and theater for children in grades K-6.
No experience necessary! More Info
The Summer Tune-Up is 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. In addition to study on your instrument, students will participate in theater, chorus, and dance/movement classes. 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, plus improvisation classes, choir and Regional & All-State Audition prep.
Tuition: $325 Full-Day More Info
Middle School Intensive Instrumental Workshop
 August 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
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2011 Hartt Suzuki Institute
 July 31 -Aug 5, 2011
Suzuki string, guitar & piano families: Join 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
If you have questions about any of these summer programs, please contact us at harttcomm@hartford.edu or 860-768-4451.
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News from the HCD Dance Department
All HCD Dance Parents are encouraged to check the Virtual Dance Bag for updated costume fitting schedules and class schedules.
Memorial Day Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, May 28th - Classes running on normal schedule
Monday, May 30th - NO CLASSES (Memorial Day)
Tickets Available Now for
Student Showcase and Spring Festival!
Performances:
Saturday, June 18th at 7pm
Sunday, June 19th at 2pm
Millard Auditorium
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
Tickets:
$30 Limited Premium Seating
$20.00 Adults
$15.00 Students
For Spring Festival Tickets:
Call Lincoln Theater Box office (860) 768-4228
or online at: http://harttweb.hartford.edu/tickets.aspx
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Photo Credit: Thomas Giroir Photography |
Discovery Day
Saturday, June 11th
2pm in Studio 3
Handel Performing Arts Center
35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford
University of Hartford
Discovery Day features all of our youngest dance students in Discovery and Tiny Tap. Admission is free.
Student Showcase - The Student Showcase features students in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Adult Ballet, Ballet 4 & 5 classes and the Performance Ensembles.
Performance:
Friday, June 3rd
7pm
Roberts Theater
Handel Performing Arts Center
Admission is free but tickets are limited to 2 tickets per family. Contact the University of Hartford Box Office at Lincoln Theater (860) 768-4228 or online at: http://harttweb.hartford.edu/tickets.aspx
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HCD Students present benefit concerts for Japan
 HCD Student hold fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza on June 8th
In following Dr. Suzuki's intention of bringing joy through music to those that are suffering, HCD students will be sharing their time and talent for this fundraising event to help those suffering from the recent natural disasters in Japan. Students of The Hartt School Community Division will be performing at Flatbread Pizza of Canton, on Wednesday, June 8th (5pm -10pm). Flatbread Pizza will donate 20-25% of ALL pizza sales between 5-10 pm on that night to The Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Come out and enjoy some delicious pizza (or order take-out!) and help us raise money to help our friends and neighbors in Japan!
Brahms Sextet presents Benefit Concert on June 12th
HCD students Noah Boden, Maggie Kluznick, Stephen Zaksewicz, Laura Cohen, Gunnar Moll, Selah Kwak present a benefit concert for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
5 PM
First Church of Christ Congregational
12 South Main Street, West Hartford
Featurning: BRAHMS SEXTET
And joined by STUDENTS OF THE HARTT COMMUNITY DIVISION
All donations will go to the Wilder Church Ministries of the UCC to benefit relief organizations working with those affected by the tsunami in Japan. |
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Banking on the Arts Concert Series
presents
A Summer Concert Series
People's United Bank
1013 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford Center
Join us every Thursday in June from 7-8pm for a summer concert featuring Hartt Community Division students!
June 2: Classical Guitar
June 9: Chamber Music
June 16: Chamber Music
June 23: Honors Soloists
June 30: Musical Theater
All concerts are free and open to the public! |
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Lost & Found
Reminder for all parents and students: Please check the lost & found to see if any items you are missing have been found. Any items not claimed by Monday, June 20th will be donated to a local charity. All HCD Offices have a Lost & Found (Main Campus, Simsbury & Handel Performing Arts Center). Check with your HCD receptionist, if you don't know where it is located!
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Faculty & Student News
Suzuki Piano student Ly Dang wins SAA Writing Contest
Suzuki Association of Americas recently announced the winners of the Suzuki Students Writing Contest. Ly Dang, a 12-year old piano student of Malgosia Lis, received 1st place in the 12 to 14 age group. Her work entitled "The Enchanted Melody" will be published 2011 Minijournal, distributed to all Suzuki Summer Institute attendees, with extra copies made available in September 2011. Congratulations to Ly!
Hartford Pops Concert features many HCD Faculty Members
The Hartford Pops Band will be presenting it's first concert of the summer season next Saturday, May 28th at 7pm.
You Pick 'Em: A concert of audience participation
Draw the name of a musical selection out of a hat and Conductor, Gay Partridge, will lead the Hartford Pops Band with that selection. An assortment of patriotic hits will be presented honoring Memorial Day.
Location: Great River Park
More info: http://www.riverfront.org/events/date/2011/05/28/
016 New Music Ensemble
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
8:00 pm
Berkman Recital Hall
Performing:
In Common, David Macbride
Mad Song, Derek Jacoby
Glint, Roshanne Etezady
Piano Quintet, David Cutright
Elegy, Joan Tower
Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Bela Bartok, Stephen Gryc
This concert is free and open to the public. Come check out some new music!
 Jason Stammen in Trouble in Tahiti
HCD Voice Faculty Member Jason Stammen is performing in Hartford Opera Theater's production of Trouble in Tahiti on June 4th and 5th. For more information visit the Hartford Opera Theater website.
Louise Fauteux: Upcoming Performances
 Sunday, June 5, 2011
4pm
First Congregational Church of Bloomfield, CT
Check out HCD Voice Faculty Member Louise Fauteux, performing with The Alturas Duo. The Alturas Duo features the talents of Carlos Boltes, HCD Viola Faculty Member, and Scott Hill, HCD Guitar Faculty Member. The Duo was formed with the idea of playing South American and classical music by bringing together the unusual combination of the viola, charango and guitar. Also joining Louise and The Duo in this performance is Jose Sacin, a Peruvian baritone.
 Louise Fauteux performs Schubert's Magnificat in C and Mass in Eb with the Hampshire Choral Society
Sunday, June 12, 2011
3pm
John M. Greene Hall, Smith College
Tickets: $15 ($10 students/seniors)
For more information visit their website.
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Tune of the Week
Do you know the Tune of the Week?
This week's tune:
If you know this week's tune, send your answer, name and email address to harttcomm@hartford.edu. Please put "TUNE OF THE WEEK" in the subject line of the email.
Prizes will be awarded: lollipops or erasers for each correct answer. Get 5 right and win 2 tickets to a Hartt performance.
Last Week's Tune of the Week was: Carmen- Bizet
Correct answers were submitted by: Gioia, John, and Peter Gedicks, Jessica Wong, Kaitlin Pet and Benita Rose
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Contact Us
Phone: 860-768-4451 Billing & Registration: Phone: 860-768-4334 Dance Programs: Phone: 860-768-6000 Simsbury Location: Phone: 860-651-3570 |
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