Hartt Community Division Newsletter ~ June 5, 2012

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Winds, Brass and Percussion Honors Recital on Monday, June 4! Percussionist Alexander Ambrose was awarded the Beatrice Sewall Scholarship and clarinetist Kristen Lauria was awarded the Senior Award. Everyone played beautifully and we are proud of your accomplishments!

For more information about our Honors Program click here.

High School Chamber Choir Concert

Sunday, June 10, 2:00 pm

Asylum Hill Congregational Church

The Hartt Community Division's High School Chamber Choir will hold its eighth annual spring concert, Songs of Love & War, on Sunday June 10, at 2:00 pm in McKeith Hall at Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Directed by Jack A. Pott, this program brings together some of the most talented young vocalists in the Hartford area as well as alumni from past years. The concert is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

The High School Chamber Choir is a mixed ensemble for students in grades 9-12 and offers a place to experience challenging choral music in a small group setting. Membership in the group is based on teacher recommendation or by audition with the director. Repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the 21st Century in both accompanied and a capella styles.

Interested in singing with the High School Chamber Choir next year? Contact us at (860) 768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu for more information.

Premiere of new piece by Dax Brockington, student in the Young Composers Project

Dax Brockington, a student in the Young Composers Project, was invited by his school band director, John Power, at John F. Kennedy Middle School to write a piece for his school's eighth grade concert band. Dax's new piece, Power Play, is a reference to two significant things: his teacher, Mr. Power, and the literal power play between the instruments in the music. Dax has described this piece as a "terrific learning experience" and says "it wouldn't have been possible without the wonderful guidance of Ken Steen and the YCP program." In addition to composition, Dax studies piano with Maggie Francis. The John F. Kennedy Middle School's eighth grade band will premiere Power Play on June 6 at 8:30 pm. Click here for event details.

Chamber Music America: The Adult Chamber Play-In

In the May/June 2012 issue of Chamber Music Magazine, The Hartt School Community Division was mentioned in Thomas Cabaniss' article The Play-In: A Serious Engagement Tool. Cabaniss describes the rise of community play-ins, which ranges from sing-along activities, to "chamber music breakouts," to orchestral side-by-side events with students and amateur adults playing alongside professionals. The Community Division's Adult Chamber Music Play-In of Fall 2011 was used as an example of how to engage adult musicians who may not be professional performers, but still enjoy playing and have a lot of enthusiasm for chamber music repertoire.

This past May, the Community Division revisited the "Play-In," hosting another informal chamber music play-in for winds and brass musicians in high school and middle school. Everyone had a great time and we look forward to programming more of these events in the future.

Visit our website for more information about chamber music programs for adults and pre-college students. Contact us at (860) 768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu if you would like to join the chamber music program in 2012-13.

West End String Quartet

The West End String Quartet gives its final Hartt performance of the season on Friday, June 15, at 8:00 pm in Berkman Recital Hall. The concert features Beethoven's String Quartet, op. 130, and Schumann's Piano Quintet, op. 44, with guest artist Pi-Hsun Shih. This event is free and open to the public. Click here to download the concert flyer.

People's United Bank Concert Series

The Hartt School Community Division partners with the People's United Bank to bring music to the community at the West Hartford (Farmington Avenue) locations. We are grateful for this opportunity to serve the community and for the support we have received through this partnership. The People's United Bank were generous sponsors of the Fund for Access Benefit with Sirena Huang in early May.

We hope you can join us for any or all of the concerts on this special series!

Concert Details:

Honors Musicians

June 7, 7:00-8:00 pm

Chamber Music Ensembles

June 14, 7:00-8:00 pm

Suzuki Program

June 21, 7:00-8:00 pm

Summer Vocal Institute (Musical Theater)

June 28, 7:00-8:00 pm

All concerts take place on Thursday evenings at the People's United Bank in West Hartford Center (1013 Farmington Avenue). Rain or Shine.

Deadline Reminders for Summer Registration

First Steps in Music

Early-Bird Registration deadline is June 15. A $15 registration fee applies after June 15.

Children, Teen, and Adult Dance Classes

Early-Bird Registration deadline is June 15. A $15 registration fee applies after June 15.

Private Music Lessons

Rolling Admissions. A $15 registration fee is applicable for new students. No registration fee for students already enrolled in 2011-12.

Click on the following links for more information about our other summer programs:

Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theater Intensive

David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar

Hartt Suzuki Institute

Summer Masterclasses for the Developing Musician

From Studio to Stage

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.

Answer to last week's tune: Also Sprach Zarathustra, op.30, by Strauss

Dance Trivia

The Slave and Merchant Pas de Deux comes from which Ballet?

(a) Le Corsaire

(b) The Merchant of Venice

Email your answer to dancedesk@hartford.edu.

Various prizes are awarded weekly for correct answers.

Answer to last week's trivia: (a) "Steam Heat" comes from the Broadway musical Porgy & Bess.

Hartt Community Division Events

Laura Kane Cello Studio Recital

Wednesday, June 6, 7:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

The Hartt School Community Division Presents: The Works of Ryan Jesperson

Thursday, June 7, 8:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Mary Matthews Flute Studio Recital

Friday, June 8, 8:00 pm,

Greg Babal Piano Studio Recital

Saturday, June 9, 1:00 pm, Bliss Music Room

Ruth Bergman Violin Studio Recital

Saturday, June 9, 2:00 pm, Room 410

Vocal Honors Recital

Saturday, June 9, 2:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Suzuki Piano Recitals

Saturday June 9:

3:30 pm, Bliss Music Room

5:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

5:15 pm, Bliss Music Room

6:45 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

High School Chamber Choir Concert

Sunday, June 10, 2:00 pm, Asylum Hill Congregational Church

Mickey Reisman Violin Studio Recital

Sunday, June 10, 4:00 pm, Room 342

Winds and Brass Adult Recital

Sunday, June 10, 5:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Teri Einfeldt Violin Studio Recital

Monday, June 11, 4:30 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Senior Horn Recital

Monday, June 11, 8:00 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Student Recital: Shreya Sachdev, violin

Tuesday, June 12, 5:00 pm

Bella Keyzner Piano Studio Recital

Thursday, June 14, 6:30 pm, Berkman Recital Hall

Events Around Town

The Hartford Stage: The Tempest, by William Shakespeare

Directed by Darko Tresnjak

Shows from May 22 through June 10, Hartford Stage (Hartford, CT)

Hartford Symphony Orchestra: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney

Saturday, June 9, 8:00 pm, The Bushnell

Anastasia Seifetdinova performs with the Connecticut Valley Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, June 10, 3:00 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church (Hartford), Admission $12-$15

A Musical Celebration of Joseph Ness

Thursday, June 14, 7:00 pm, Beth El Temple (West Hartford)

Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Four Seasons - Vivaldi & Piazzoolla with Sirena Huang, violin

Friday, June 22, 7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows

Contact Us

General Information:

Email: harttcomm@hartford.edu

Phone: 860-768-4451

Billing & Registration:

Email: hcdbills@hartford.edu

Phone: 860-768-4334

Dance Programs:

Email: dancedesk@hartford.edu

Phone: 860-768-6000

Simsbury Location:

Email: simsmore@hartford.edu

Phone: 860-651-3570