Don’t Forget to Find your Sponsors for the Hartt Practice-A-Thon
Friday, May 1st is the first day of the Hartt Community Division Practice-A-Thon for Musicians and Dancers. Students will find sponsors to pledge a small amount of money for every minute they play, sing and dance to raise money for the chronically hungry. Our mission is to strengthen our students’ home and studio practice habits and help stamp our hunger in our community.
The Practice-A-Thon runs from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 10. The collective result will demonstrate how the performing arts can truly make a difference in our community.
Ask your teacher for Practice-A-Thon information today! Practice-A-Thon Worksheets and Practice Logs are also available on the Community Division Website www.hcd.hartford.edu.
Special Community Service Opportunity
Music students are asked to join me for a special outing on Sunday, May 3, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at the Sunrise Senior Center (22 Simsbury Road - just down the street from UHA). Community Division students will join University of Hartford students to spend a few hours with the Sunrise residents. We will play a little music and get to know some of our community elders. A piano and piano accompanist will be available for informal performances.
Contact the Community Division office at (860) 768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu if you are interested in joining us for this event.
Dr. Mark George, Director
The Hartt School Community Division
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May 2nd ~ Launch of the Dance Department Family!
Parents come for coffee & cookies. Children will be able to watch open rehearsal. 3pm Saturday, May 2nd!
Important Notice for Hartford & Simsbury
Performance Ensemble
Tickets on Sale now at the Hartford Reception Desk for the Friday, April 24th 7pm studio showing and the Saturday, April 25th 2pm studio showing. Tickets are $10 each. Limited Seating
April Performance Schedule
Fri. 4/24 = Oliver Ellsworth Dancers Arrive at 8am |
Performance: 9:00am and 10:00am |
Oliver Ellsworth School
730 Kennedy Rd, Windsor CT 06095
Directions:
1-91 North to exit 39 (Kennedy Rd)
Right turn off the exit ramp onto Kennedy Road
Proceed on Kennedy Rd; take your third left to school entrance
I-91 south to exit 40 (Bradley Intl. Airport/Rt. 20 West)
Take the first exit (Old County Rd/Kennedy Rd)
take a left turn off exit ramp onto Kennedy Road
Proceed on Kennedy road
Take your 5th left (approx. 1.5 miles) to school entrance |
***Pas de Quatre (first cast) |
Gypsy piece from Don Q (Ricky, Ava, Kailah) |
Lorelei’s Modern piece (whatever part is complete) |
Studio Performances at the Handel PAC in Studio 3: |
Friday 4/24 -- 7pm |
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Saturday 4/25 -- 3pm |
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Pas De Quatre |
Coppelia Pas de Deux |
Swan Lake Pas de Trois |
E/F Modern piece |
CII Modern Piece |
English Folk Song Suite |
Don Quixote Suite |
Haley Rose Perf. Cert. Composition |
Goodspeed Musicals are holding are holding auditions on Saturday, April 26th for a young boy to play Tom of Warwick in Camelot this summer and for the understudy for that role.
Please contact it you are interested,
Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton
Line Producer
Goodspeed Musicals
860-873-8664 ext. 724
860-301-3996 cell
HCD Dance Calendar
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Simsbury location vacation (Make-ups scheduled for 4/21 & 4/25 |
April 21- 24 |
Windsor School Performances for Ensemble |
April 24 & 25 |
Performance Ensemble to Perform at the PAC |
Visit our website at http://hcd.hartford.edu/Programs/Summer.htm
to see all of Summer Programs in Dance, Music & Theater!
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Check it out! The University of Hartford and the Hartt School will be featured tomorrow morning (Friday, April 24th) on FOX 61 Morning News. University of Hartford President Walter Harrison, Women’s Basket Ball Coach Jennifer Rizzotti & HCD Voice Chair Nancy Andersen will be interviewed. HCD Trumpet Student Michaela Connelly will be playing fanfares. Howie the Hawk and U. of H. Cheerleaders will also be in attendance!
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Sing, Play and Dance at the Hartt Community Division and help
Stamp Out Hunger in Hartford
The Hartt Community
Division Practice-A-Thon
May 1-10, 2009
Get your sponsor worksheet and practice log
today! Available at all Community Division
offices and online at www.hcd.hartford.edu
All proceeds benefit FreshPlace, a new food pantry supported
by Foodshare, Chrysalis Center and the Junior League
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The Bass Corner
Did you know?
The Bass is the largest
instrument in the string family!
Did You Also Know?
We have small basses for young students!
Suzuki Bass Students
should Be sure to sign up for
the
Hartt Suzuki Institute (brochure)
Aug.2-7.
The Bassists will have lots of fun!
If you are interested in more information about Private Bass Lessons, please contact the
Hartt Community Division
at harttcomm@hartford.edu
or 860-768-4451. |
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photo credit: www.nyctourist.com
Intermezzo - CYS Suzuki violins are invited to meet at Hartt at 2:00 on Wednesday, May 27 to board the bus for New York City. Dinner will be at a restaurant near Lincoln Center. Following dinner we’ll attend a Young Artist Concert at the Julliard School.
The concert is part of the Starling Delay Symposium - http://www.juilliard.edu/summer/starling.html
Chaperones are welcome on a first come first serve basis.
There are only 46 seats on the bus. Reserve yours today!
Please RSVP to Jessica Meyer by April 25
Jessicameyer7@hotmail.com or 768 4451 ex 8577
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Itzhak Perlman teaching a master class during the
2007 Starling-DeLay Symposium at Juilliard.
(Photo by Hiroyuki Ito) Photo Credit: www.julliard.edu |
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Hartt Community Division Vocal Student Miri Kassow (right) was vocal soloist in the 50th Performance of “I Remember” (Based on the writing of Anne Frank) by Michael Cohen, scored for voice, piano, cello and flute. New York librettist Enid Futterman (left) attended the concert and was moved to tears by the impact of Miri’s performance. This was the first time the piece was performed by a young person, close in age to Anne Frank. The concert was held at on Sunday, April 19 at Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford as part of the Days of Remembrance, April 19-26, established by the U.S. Congress. Miri studies voice at the HCD with Nancy Andersen.
New York librettist Enid Futterman & Miri Kassow, HCD vocal student
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The Hartt School presents the 2008-2009 Faculty Recital Series on Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in Berkman Recital Hall on the University of Hartford’s West Hartford campus. This performance features Community Division Faculty Members performing a diverse program including works for voice and piano, a wind and piano quintet, and the Dvorak Double Bass Quintet.
Performers include Nancy Andersen, Andy Bhasin, Carlos Boltes, Alan Francis, Maggie Francis, Mark George, Marilyn Krentzman, Rebecca Noreen, Susan Powell, Susan Robison, Susan Spaulding, and Katalin Viszmeg.
Admission is free.
Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.
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The Simsbury Public Library Concert Series continues with another concert on Friday, May 1st. The concert will be held at 12:30pm, and is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
This concert will feature HCD Faculty members;
 Renaldo Guadalupe Alamo, Guitar
Mark George (HCD DIRECTOR), Piano
Jessica Meyer, Violin
Michael Wheeler, Viola
David Gibson, Cello
Ruth Bergman, Violin
Liz Fay, Violin
 Susan Robison, Cello
Also performing will be Anna Griffis, Viola, a recent Hartt graduate in violin performance, and the winner of the 2008 Van Rooy Competition.
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Vivace/Aria Suzuki group classes to perform for the New Britain Museum of American Art gala on Saturday, May 2 at 6:30-7:15pm. The group will be lead by Suzuki Violin Faculty Jessica Meyer.
The New Britain Museum of American Art
There are some 5,000 works of American art spanning more than three centuries in the Museum’s collection.
For more information visit the New Britain Museum of American Art website at: www.nbmaa.org
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“” with HCD Faculty Member Susan Robison will be a fun and interactive exploration of the fundamentals of cello playing. Held on , this program is open to students who have had at least two years of playing experience.
Each session will help guide students towards establishing a strong foundation by focusing on basic, yet important techniques as well as enjoyable ways to practice.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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We would like to take this opportunity to announce this year's lineup for the Simsbury Chamber Music Festival. All concerts will take place at the First Church of Christ located at 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. For directions, and more festival information, please go to our website:
http://www.simsburychambermusicfestival.com/
This year's performers will include:
May 5 - The Preludio Saxophone Quartet
Hartt School Students
May 12 - The Alturas Duo with Italian flute virtuoso Sergio Pallottelli
HCD Faculty Members Carlos Boltes & Scott Hill (Alturas Duo)
 
May 19 - The Kelet Duo
HCD Faculty Members Hungarian violinist Katalin Viszmeg and Taiwanese pianist Pi- Hsun Shih
May 26 - Clarinetist Thomas Labadorf and the Ligeti Ensemble
General public: $15 per concert, or $60 for all four concerts of the festival.
Seniors and students with ID: $12 per concert, or $48 for all four concerts. |
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For tickets or information call: (860) 798-2773. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by mailing an order, including a check payable to Simsbury Chamber Music Festival, Inc. in a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Simsbury Chamber Music Festival, Inc. 18 Long View Drive, Simsbury, CT 06070 |
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The Community Division is offering a number of week-long music camps this summer. The programs are an affordable and convenient way for students to stay connected to the performing arts. A summary follows. There are also other half-day programs available. Get complete details at www.hcd.hartford.edu or by calling (860) 768-4451.
July 6-10 Summer Tune-Up (8:30am – 5:30pm) $295
For students who already play an instrument and are interested in an exciting camp environment (grades 2–7)
July 13-17 Performing Arts Primer (8:30am – 5:30pm) $295
For students new to the performing arts who want to explore singing, playing and dancing (grades K-5)
July 27-31 High School Music Camp (8:30am – 5:30pm) $295
Students receive instruction on their own musical instrument and explore topics such as music technology, theory, history and movement in a stimulating arts environment
July 20-24 Youth Summer Dance Intensive SESSION 1 (9:00am–5:00pm) $400
Designed for serious dance students who want to develop a versatile technique in ballet, jazz and modern
July 27-31 Youth Summer Dance Intensive SESSION 2 (9:00am–5:00pm) $400
Students wishing to repeat Youth Summer Dance Intensive pay only $750 for two weeks
August 3-7 Dancing on Broadway SESSION 1 (9:00am – 5:00pm) $400
Designed for the serious dance student who wants to focus on the dance aspect of musical theatre (grades 5-12)
August 10-14 Dancing on Broadway SESSION 2 (9:00am – 5:00pm) $400
Designed for the serious dance student who wants to focus on the dance aspect of musical theatre (grades 5-12) Pay only $750 for two weeks.
August 10-14 Middle School Band Institute (9:00am – 5:00pm) $295
Wind, brass and percussion ensemble for students entering grades 7 - 9
August 17-21 Middle School Music Camp (8:30am – 5:30pm) $295
Students receive instruction on their own musical instrument and explore topics such as music technology, theory, history and movement in a stimulating arts environment |
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Please check your ensemble’s web calendar for any last-minute changes or cancellations: http://hcd.hartford.edu/music/instrumental_ensembles.htm
HCD Ensemble |
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Location |
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Suzuki Orchestras |
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Appoggiatura |
Wednesdays |
5:45-6:30pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 29, 2009
May 6, 2009
NO REHEARSAL:
May 13, 2009 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Da Capo |
Tuesdays |
5:45-6:30pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 2009
May 5, 2009
NO REHEARSAL:
May 12, 2009 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Intermezzo |
Tuesdays |
4:45-5:45pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 2009
May 5, 2009
NO REHEARSAL:
May 12, 2009 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Vivace |
Saturdays |
11:15am-12:15pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 25, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 9, 2009 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
Opus 89 |
Saturdays |
12:30-2:30pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 25, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 9, 2009 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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Concert Ensemble (Winds & Strings) |
Saturdays |
9:00-11:00am |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 25, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 9, 2009 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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GHYWE |
Sundays |
5:30-7:30pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 26, 2009
May 3, 009
Pre-Concert Rehearsal: 1:30pm Sunday, May 10th
CONCERT:
Sunday, May 10th
3pm Millard Auditorium |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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CYS |
Sundays |
2:00-4:00pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 26, 2009 & Sectionals at 1pm
Rehearsal:
May 3, 009
CONCERT:
Sunday, May 10th
7:30pm Millard Auditorium |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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Joza Karas Adult String Ensemble |
Saturdays |
11:15am-12:45pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 25, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 9, 2009 |
Room 342, Hartt |
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CT Children’s Chorus |
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Overture Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009 |
Room 120 at Hartt |
Prelude Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009 |
Room 105 at the Magnet School |
Canticum Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009 |
Room 106 at the Magnet School |
Cambiata Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009 |
Room 208, Magnet School |
Concert Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:30pm |
Rehearsal as normal:
April 28, 009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009 |
Agora, Magnet School |
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FREE Sight Reading Parties for String Students in Intermezzo, Vivace, Opus, Concert Ensemble & CYS |
Fridays (intermittent) |
7:30-9:00pm |
Friday, April 24
Friday, May 8
Friday, May 22 |
Rehearsals will be held in Room 342, Hartt |
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Performer’s Certificate |
Mondays |
3:30-5:30pm |
Monday, April 27
Monday, May 4
Monday, May 11 |
Academics/Projects Class I
Final Review/ Class II Juries 5:30-7:00
FINAL EXAM |
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This week’s question: One of the following composers wrote over four hundred waltzes, including The Blue Danube:
a) Franz Lehar
b) Richard Strauss
c) Johann Strauss, Sr.
d) Johann Strauss, Jr.
Last week’s question: Here comes the band playing The Stars and Stripes Forever by:
a) Edwin Granko Goldman
b) Sir Edward Elgar
c) John Philip Sousa
d) George Gershwin
Correct Answer: c) John Philip Sousa
Quiz Winner: Caroline Tally, Suzuki Cello Student of Carlynn Savot
This week’s prize: A Hartt Community Division T-Shirt
To submit your answers: Reply to jburnham@hartford.edu with the subject “Quiz Answer”. Answers must be received before 12 noon on the Tuesday after the Newsletter is sent. If more than one person answers correctly, the winner will be chosen randomly, using the tried-and-true “pick a name out of a hat” method. Please also note your connection to the Hartt Community Division (teacher/program) when you submit your answer.
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This Hartt Community Division Newsletter is distributed via e-mail to all faculty, staff, and families of the Community Division, who request the newsletter, every Thursday afternoon from September through June. It is also posted in the lobby of the Community Division Office and on our website: www.hcd.hartford.edu
Mark George, Director (george@hartford.edu ) – new program ideas, fundraising, general issues and concerns.
Alana Seddon, Associate Director (aseddon@hartford.edu ) – new program ideas, school-wide issues and concerns, current programming ideas or issues, and operational concerns.
Dawn Zumbroski, Registrar (zumbroski@hartford.edu ) -- registration issues, billing concerns and payments.
Jill Burnham, Administrative Secretary (jburnham@hartford.edu ) -- new student referrals and registration.
Judy Chestnut, Budget Administrator (chestnut@hartford.edu ) -- budget and payroll issues.
Jill Vasbinder, Assistant Director of Dance and Off-Campus Programs (jvasbinde@hartford.edu ) -- responsible for managing administrative details for the Simsbury Branch and the Dance Department.
Amanda Kilpatrick, Dance Administrator (kilpatric@hartford.edu ) -- dance department
Emmett Drake, Scheduling Coordinator (hcdevents@hartford.edu ) -- recital programs and room scheduling
Noah Glynn, Events & Programs Coordinator (glynn@hartford.edu ) – managing ensembles and coordinating special events
Cindy Mickens, Jessica Rudman, Eva O’Brien (harttcomm@hartford.edu ) - part-time receptionists at the main campus
Cindy Graham, Isabelle Phillips, Cierra Berry and Gretchen Schrader (simsmore@hartford.edu ) – part-time receptionists at the Simsbury location
Krista Rescsanski, Jennifer Fuller and Danielle Edson (dancedesk@hartford.edu ) – part-time receptionists at the Hartford Dance Center
To submit an article, email jburnham@hartford.edu no later than the Wednesday of the week you would like it to appear. We encourage our faculty, students and staff to submit articles. Articles will appear once. The staff of the Hartt Community Division reserves the right to edit articles for content, grammar and length.
Please visit our website at http://www.hartford.edu/hartt/community
To pay your bills online: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/bursar/payment.html
To find out about Hartt news, activities, and events, please read the News from the Dean, which is published every other week: http://www.hartford.edu/hartth/Hartt_News/NewsfromtheDean.htm
TO UNSUBSCRIBE: If you do not want to receive the Hartt Community Division’s Email Newsletter, please email jburnham@hartford.edu with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body or subject of the email.
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