Hartt Community Division Newsletter ~ February 16, 2012

February 16, 2012

In This Issue

February Schedule Reminder

CCC Men's Ensemble at CMEA

Tim Hayes on Better CT

Family Day at New Britain Stadium

Tune of the Week

HCD Events

Events Around Town

Quick Links

Music Programs

Dance Programs

Early Childhood Programs

Adult Programs

Registration

Virtual Dance Bag

Schedule Reminders for February

During the month of February several classes, lessons and rehearsals will have cancellations or changes due to Hartt audition days (February 17-18) as well as Community Division make-up days and vacation days. Please click here for complete details on your program schedule.

Connecticut Men's Ensemble at CMEA

CT Men's Chorus

The Hartt Community Division's Connecticut Children's Chorus (CCC) Connecticut Men's Choral Ensemble has received an invitation from the Connecticut Music Educator's Association (CMEA) to sing in a featured concert at their annual conference. The CCC Men's Ensemble was chosen by a CMEA committee and will present selections representing the choir's ability to perform varied literature for men's voices. This continues the CCC tradition of performing in outstanding venues and it is an honor to be chosen. The choir, conducted by Sal Cicciarella, will give a 45-minute performance as part of the CMEA conference. The concert is also part of the Connecticut All-State Music Festival and will be held at The Connecticut Convention Center on Saturday, April 14, at 2:30 pm in Room 16.

Community Division Student on Channel 3 WFSB's Better Connecticut

Better CT On Friday, February 17, Community Division student Tim Hayes will be appearing with the Monthei Brothers Band and Nicole Frechette on Channel 3 WFSB's Better Connecticut. Tim has been a student at the Community Division for 9 years and currently studies violin with Elizabeth Fay. He also plays in the Chamber Music Program and the Connecticut Youth Symphony.

The Monthei Brothers Band and Nicole Frechette are two of many local artists with whom Tim collaborates. In addition to violin, he also plays several other instruments and composes his own music. To view the Better Connecticut show on Friday, click here.

Family Day at the New Britain Baseball Stadium

The Hartt School Community Division's Viola Tour Group will perform the national anthem at the New Britain Baseball Stadium on Saturday, April 7th, 2012, opening the game between the New Britain Rock Cats and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Hartt Community Division families can purchase discounted tickets to the game for $8. To buy your tickets, download the order form, fill it out, and return it with your payment to the Community Division's main office by March 23, 2012.

Tune of the Week

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