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August 22, 2012

Summer Newsletter

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Back to School!
Dance: Register & get ready for Nutcracker!
Join Celesti Sondato
First Steps in Music
Latin Jazz Percussion Ensemble
Upcoming HCD Events
Events Around Town
 
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Back to School
 
The 2012-13 school year is starting soon! Are you ready? Make sure you have registered for your programs by September 4th and submit your vehicle information if you will park on the University of Hartford Campus during your program.



2012-13 Dance Programs and Nutcracker Auditions
 
This year we're introducing new programs in dance including  Dance with Me for toddlers, Foundation Jazz for 8-10 year olds, and much more. We have also set auditions for the Hartt Community Division's 2012 Nutcracker.

Continue reading for more information about new dance opportunities and Nutcracker participation.

Join Celesti Sondato, The Adult Chamber Choir!
 
Do you love to sing? Have you ever considered joining the Community Division's Adult Chamber Choir, Celesti Sondato? This ensmeble is a mixed SATB choir performing choral works from a broad spectrum of styles and periods. It's also a great community where adults meet and get to know others who share similar interests. With potluck rehearsals, community concerts, and frequent collaborations with local ensembles, Celesti Sondato is great for those seeking a social outlet as well as a creative one. Read on for more information about how to join this ensemble and its brand new director, Bryan Zaros.

Register for First Steps in Music: Fall Session 
  
The Fall Session for the Community Division's First Steps in Music program begins on Tuesday, September 4.

This program is a wonderful introduction to music and movement, designed for children ages 0-5 and their parents. Register by August 25th and you will have the $15.00 registration fee waived.

 

Download the First Steps Registration packet.

 

Sign up for the Latin Jazz Percussion Ensemble
 
 
Percussionists: Don't miss a new opportunity to explore a different genre of music--Latin Jazz! This new ensemble is open to middle and high school percussionists with 2 or more years of playing experience. The group meets on Tuesday evenings, beginning September 11. Sign up for your spot today!

Upcoming HCD Events

 

Registration Due Date
Tuesday, September 4 

 

First Day of Private Lessons

Tuesday, September 4

 

First Steps in Music Fall Session Starts

Tuesday, September 4

 

First Day of Dance Classes

Wednesday, September 5

 

Events Around Town

 
A Sunday Jazz Brunch: Jose Gonzalez and Criollo Clasico

Sunday, August 26, 11:30 am and 1:15 pm, Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford

 

Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Guitar Under The Stars

Saturday, September 8, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford

4:30 pm, Kaleidos Duo: Eclectic world music with Yovianna Garcia and Sayun Chang

5:30 pm, Frank Varela: Jazz guitar/bass virtuoso

7:30 pm, Daniel Salazar, Jr and his Ensemble with the Harford Symphony Orchestra, Emmett Drake, guest conductor