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April 24, 2012
In This Issue
Summer Programs
Piano Achievement Days
Audition Preview Day
John Mackey at HCD
Suzuki Observations
Steinway Event
Tune of the Week and Dance Trivia
HCD Events
Events Around Town
Contact Us
Quick Links
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 with violinist
Sirena Huang
joined by the
Opus 89 Orchestra
Thursday, May 10 7:30 pm
Millard Auditorium
2012 AUDITION FESTIVAL 
Sunday, June 3, 2012
 
The Hartt School Community Division is now scheduling auditions for the 2012-2013 Ensemble Program.
Click here to request an audition or contact us at (860) 768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu.
Make the most of your summer!

 

Summer can be an excellent season for music and dance study. With summer vacation, there is more time to practice for private music lessons while dance classes offer a great way to stay active and make new friends.

 

For Summer Private Music Lessons, students continuing their studies from the academic year may have the registration fee waived (there is no registration deadline). The summer lesson schedule has a great deal of flexibility, allowing families to work around vacation plans if necessary. Talk to your private teacher about plans for summer lessons.

Download the Summer Private Lesson Registration Packet here.

 

dance 2011Summer Dance Programs will run from June 27 to August 8. Discovery Ballet and Children's Ballet are offered at both the Hartford and Simsbury locations. Foundation Ballet and Teen & Adult Classes will only be offered at the Hartford Location. Returning students from the academic year may have registration fees waived if registration is received by June 1. Students may choose to register for the whole 6-week session or for fewer classes.

Download the Summer Dance Registration Packet here.

 

We hope to see you over the summer!

 

Hartt Piano Performance Achievement Days

 
Congratulations to the over 180 piano students who participated in the first Hartt Piano Performance Achievement Days.  The week was extremely successful and we are all impressed by the talent demonstrated by those who participated. Thank you to all the families and teachers who made this week a success. 
 

Audition Preview Day

Saturday, April 28, 2012

 
Join us for Audition Preview Day, a special event for middle school students preparing to audition for our ensemble program for the first time.  This jam-packed session for middle school students is designed so that these students may see The Hartt School Community Division in action first-hand while meeting other young musicians. Students will observe rehearsals, participate in a music theory class, and work on their solo piece, scales, and sight-reading techniques with faculty. Sign-Up Now and join us this Saturday, April 28, 2012. 
 

Compser John Mackey Visits the Hartt Community Division

 

On Saturday, April 28, award winning composer John Mackey will visit the Community Division to work with Philharmonia Winds and our Young Composers Project (YCP) students. Mr. Mackey will be in Bliss Music Room from 10:00 to 11:00 am working with Philharmonia Winds on his 2011 composition Foundry. At 11:15 am Mr. Mackey will work with YCP students on their current compositions.

 

Alan Francis, the Director of Philharmonia Winds, came across Foundry while researching repertoire for Philharmonia Winds and included the piece for this semester. Mr. Francis has said, "When I first heard the piece it reached out and not only spoke to me, it grabbed me and pulled me in. It's a well written and powerful piece. I am confident that John will offer insights to us about this piece and inspiration to our student composers."

 

Interested in the composition? All HCD students and families are welcome to observe the Philharmonia Winds rehearsal.
 

Complete Suzuki Observations for Fall 2012

 
SAAFamilies interested in entering The Hartt School Community Division's Suzuki Program in fall 2012 must complete the observation requirement this spring. Those who still need to attend a group class are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The following is a list of the ending dates for group classes.
    • May 18 is the last day of group class for Suzuki violin, viola, cello and bass.
    • May 19 is the last day of group class for Suzuki guitar.
    • May 19 is the last day of group class for Suzuki piano.
  
Suzuki Observation Packets are due on June 1st for students starting in fall 2012.
 

The Steinway & Sons Factory Selection Event at the Country Club of Farmington

 

This weekend, the Country Club of Farmington is hosting a Steinway Sales Event featuring exceptional savings on a wide selection of new, certified pre-owned and factory restored Steinway, Boston and Essex Pianos. This event is by appointment only. Be sure to make your appointment early for the best selection by calling (917) 494-5420.

 

Friday, April 27th: 1PM-9PM

Saturday, April 28th: 10AM-6PM

 

The Country Club of Farmington

806 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06034

 
Tune of the Week & Dance Trivia
 
Newsletter day has changed to Tuesday!
We will now be announcing the Tune of the Week and Dance Trivia for the current week instead of announcing the Tune for the next week.

 

Since this week's Tune and Dance Trivia Question were already announced in last week's Newsletter, we picked a bonus questions for this issue.

 

View the Bonus Tune of the Week and Dance Trivia Question by going to our Facebook Page and checking out the wall:
 

 

While you're there, don't forget to "like" our page!
 
The Tune of the Week for 4/16/12 was the Prelude from J.S. Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suite 1 and the autograph was by his second wife, Anna Magdalena Bach.
 
The answer to Dance Trivia for the week of 4/16/12 is Sleeping Beauty.

Hartt Community Division Events
 

Simsbury Discover Dance Series: Tiny Tap

Friday, April 27, 10:30 am, Simsbury Public Library 

 

Audition Preview Day

Saturday, April 28

Woodwinds & Brass 9:00 to 12:00 pm

Strings 11:00 to 2:30 pm

Room 21, Fuller Center

 

University of Hartford Community Day

Saturday, April 28, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, The University of Hartford

 

All-School Recital

Saturday, April 28, 3:30 & 5:00 pm, Bliss Music Room

 

Solomon Schechter School Dance Performance

Monday, April 30, 2:00 pm, Solomon Schechter Day School (West Hartford)

 

Hartt Jazz Works Competes at the International Dance Challenge

May 4-6, Waterbury Palace Theater (Waterbury)

 

Masterclass with the West End String Quartet

Friday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Room 410

 

Barnes and Noble and Backstage Pizza (Dance Events)

Saturday, May 5, Performances throughout the day until 5:00 pm, Barnes and Noble at Blue Back Square (West Hartford)

 

Suzuki Solo Recital

Saturday, May 5, 3:30 & 5:00 pm, Room 410

 

String Senior Honors Recital

Saturday, May 5, 7:00 pm, Hamilton Heights (West Hartford)

 

Suzuki Solo Recital

Sunday, May 6, 1:3 , 3:00 & 4:30 pm, Room 410

 

String Junior Honors Recital

Sunday, May 6, 6:00 pm, Duncaster Retirement Community (Bloomfield)

 

Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble Concert

Sunday, May 6, 7:30 pm, Millard Auditorium

 

Performer's Certificate Recital

Monday, May 7, 5:30 pm, Bliss Music Room

 

Discover Dance Series in Avon

Thursday, May 10, 2:30 pm, Avon Free Public Library

 

Benefit Recital with violinist Sirena Huang

Thursday, May 10, 7:30 pm, Millard Auditorium

 

Hartt Jazz Works Competes at the I Love Dance Competition

Saturday, May 12-Sunday, May 13, Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center (Stamford)
 

Philharmonia, Harmony Winds, Sinfonia, Stringendo Concert

Saturday, May 12, 3:00 pm, Millard Auditorium

 

Suzuki Guitar Group Class Concert

Sunday, May 13, 12:00 pm, Lincoln Theater

 

Suzuki Strings Group Class Concert

Sunday, May 13, Cello 1:30 pm, Viola 3:00 pm, Violin 4:30 pm, Millard Auditorium

 

Faculty Chamber Music Recital: featuring works by Stravinsky and Ravel

Sunday, May 13, 2:00 pm in Berkman Recital Hall

 

HCD Faculty Concert Series: Classical Music in the Afternoon

Sunday, May 13, 3:00 pm, Simsbury Public Library

 

Connecticut Youth Symphony Concert

Sunday, May 13, 7:30 pm, Millard Auditorium

Events Around Town
 

Saxophone Studio Recital

Thursday, April 26, 8:00 pm in Berkman Recital Hall

 

Steve Larson Spring Studio Recital

Friday, April 27, 5:00 pm in Berkman Recital Hall

 

The Hartt Steelband Performance

Friday, April 27, 7:30 pm in Millard Auditorium

 

Hartt Dances

Friday, April 27, 7:30 pm in Lincoln Theater

Saturday, April 28, 2:00 & 7:30 pm in Lincoln Theater

Sunday, April 29, 2:00 pm in Lincoln Theater

 

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra: The Music of John Williams

Saturday, April 28, 8:00 pm at the Bushnell Center

 

Willimantic Orchestra: Spring Concert

Sunday, April 29, 2012, 3:00 pm at Shafer Hall Auditorium, Eastern CT State University (Willimantic)

Program includes Walton, Crown Imperial; Tchaikovsky,Waltz from Eugene Onegin; Dvorak, Symphony No. 8 in G; Bourne "Carmen Fantasy" for Flute and Orchestra

 

Hartt Choral Spring Concert

Sunday, April 29, 4:00 pm at Immanuel Congregational Church

 

Korean Cultural Day: featuring Korean music, dance, Tae Kwon Do performances, and food

Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Konover Great Room, University of Hartford

 

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Pathetique

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Belding Theater, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

 

Summer Opportunity: Camp Encore/Coda is seeking more string players for the coming summer, especially in its first 3 1/2 week session, from June 27 to July 22. The program combines all aspects of a youth music school with those of traditional summer camp, set on a beautiful pond in the Maine woods. Substantial scholarships are available for deserving students. For further information, see their website: www.encore-coda.com.

 

 
Contact Us
General Information:
Phone: 860-768-4451

Billing & Registration:
Phone: 860-768-4334

Dance Programs:
Phone: 860-768-6000

Simsbury Location:
Phone: 860-651-3570