Hartt Community Division Newsletter ~ November 10, 2011

The Hartt School presents a Faculty Chamber Music Recital on November 20, at 2:00 PM in Berkman Recital Hall. This performance features Hartt Community Division faculty including Jerek Lis, Teri Einfeldt, Melinda Daetsch, Susan Robison, and Maggie Francis. The concert is free and open to the public.

Program:

String Quartet in F Major, K. 590 by W.A. Mozart

West End String Quartet (Jessica Meyer, Sarah Washburn, Violins; John, Biatowas, Viola; Carlynn Savot, Cello)

Three Villancicos by Joaquín Rodrigo

Miguel Angel Vasquez, Voice; Francesco Barone Guitar

Choros No. 2 by Hietor Villa-Lobos

Mary Matthews, Flute, Adam Berkowitz, Clarinet

LUV Time by Evan Ziporyn

Adam Berkowitz, Bass Clarinet; Sheri Brown, Baritone Saxophone; Jordan Jacobson, Trombone; Windsor Johnson, Piano; Joey van Hassel, Percussion

Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1, by Erno Dohnanyi

Jarek Lis, Teri Einfeldt, Violins; Melinda Daetsch, Viola; Susan Robison, Cello; Margreet Francis, Piano

Music Discovery Day: Tuesday, November 29th

The Hartt School Communtiy Division presents Music Discovery Day, an introduction to musical experiences for young children and parents. The class will be led by Connie Greenwood, faculty member of the Community Division's First Steps in Music Program. Join us for singing, creative movement, instrument petting zoos, and performances by our own music faculty and staff!

Session 1

Infants and Toddlers

(0 months-29 months)
11:00 am-12:00 pm

Session 2

Nursery and Preschool

(30 months-5 years)
12:30 pm-1:40 pm

Location

Room 120, The Hartt School

The event is free. However, advanced registration is required. You can register online or download a Music Discovery Day registration form and turn it in.

For more information contact us at (860) 768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu.

Music in Infancy: a presentation by Dr. Feierabend

Professor John Feierabend, director of the Music Education Division at The Hartt School, will present a lecture on "Music in Infancy: A Forgotten Art" on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 pm at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford.

"Music in Infancy" is a collaboration with the Presidents' College at the University of Hartford, and is based on the idea that all children are born with some potential to succeed musically. However, with a lack of musical experiences in the early years, children lose their intuitive ability to make accurate musical responses. Dr. Feierabend argues that musical development acquired in folk songs and nursery rhymes has been fading in recent decades as society changes from music makers to music consumers.

Dr. Feierabend is the founder of the Community Division's First Steps in Music Program and a national leader in early childhood education.

The event is open to all. There is a $10 charge. For more information, visit the Mandell JCC website.

Garmany Chamber Music Series: Regina Carter

On Thursday, November 17th, The Hartt School's Garmany Chamber Music Series will present violinist Regina Carter, one of the most versatile and imaginative artists of our time. Ms. Carter will appear with her five-person ensemble to perform pieces from Reverse Thread, her recently-released, internationally acclaimed album of African roots music. A 2006 winner of a MacArthur Foundation award, Ms. Carter is an iconic figure in contemporary American music.

The concert begins at 7:30 pm in Millard Auditorium at The Hartt School. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through the Box Office at Lincoln Theater. Community Division students can get one free ticket with their University ID card. Seats are selling quickly so we encourage you to contact the box office as soon as possible.

Tune of the Week

Can you name the piece (and its composer) below? Email your answer to harttcomm@hartford.edu. Lollipops are awarded weekly for correct answers.