Hartt Community Division

Weekly Email Newsletter

December 11, 2008

• Upcoming HCD Performances
  Come out to support our HCD students!

• Looking for a few extra dollars?  Want to help out a great organization?
  The Hartt School Community Division is seeking a reliable, detail- oriented individual to support our receptionist staff in all branches of the school. 

• Attention: Concert Choir families
  Updated information on upcoming rehearsals & performances!  Read carefully!

• Dear families of Vivace, Aria, and Opus Violin groups, and the Viola Tour Group!
  Possible Australia Trip in April 2009 ~ Follow-up parent meeting on Saturday, December 13 at 3:15 pm in the lobby of Lincoln Theater, just prior to the group class concert.

• FIRST STEPS ~ Winter Session Begins This Week!
  Music and movement classes for kids from birth to age five and a caregiver.  Classes are forming now!  Register today!

• Master Class with Miguel Campaneria TOMORROW
  Free master class for advanced-beginner and intermediate ballet students Friday, December 12th!

• December Sight Reading Parties will be held at HAMILTON HEIGHTS
  On Friday, December 12th, the Sight Reading party will be hosted by the Atria at Hamilton Heights, Senior Living Facility. (7:30-9pm on both Fridays)

• Two Unclaimed Auction Prizes up for grabs!
  The Hartt School has two unclaimed silent auction prizes from its successful “Hartt at the Handel Center: A Community Celebration” now offered for sale to members of our Hartt Community Division family.

• Avery Ensemble Concert at Trinity Episcopal in Hartford this Friday
  For more information about the Avery Ensemble or the series, please email info@averyensemble.org or visit www.averyensemble.org.

• News from the Dance Department
  Important Information for all HCD Dance Students

• Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules
  Find out your ensemble’s upcoming rehearsal & performance schedule!

• HCD Email Newsletter Quiz
  Play to win: 2 tickets to the Hartt Symphony Orchestra concert on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm in Lincoln Theater.

• FYI and about our Newsletter
  How to contact the Hartt Community Division Staff; submit a newsletter article.
  
  

Upcoming HCD Performances

You can view all upcoming events via the Event Calendar on our website: www.hcd.hartford.edu

Check for updates weekly!

Saturday, December 13
Suzuki Group Class Concerts in Lincoln Theater
Guitar at 12noon and Violin/Viola/Cello at 4pm

Saturday, December 13
All School Recitals
3pm & 4:30pm in Bliss

Sunday, December 14
Suzuki Recitals
2pm & 3:30pm in Room 342

Sunday, December 14
CYS Concert
3pm in Millard Auditorium

Sunday, December 14
GHYWE Concert
7:30pm in Millard Auditorium

Saturday, December 20
Winter Festival ~ Dance & Orchestra Performance
2pm & 5pm at the Handel Performing Arts Center
Black Box Theater

Sunday, December 21
Winter Festival ~ Dance & Orchestra Performance
3pm at the Handel Performing Arts Center
Black Box Theater

Sunday, December 21
Suzuki Orchestra Concert
3pm in Lincoln Theater

Wednesday, December 31
CYS Performance at Hartford’s First Night Celebration
4:30 & 6:30pm at Central Baptist Church

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Looking for a few extra dollars?  Want to help out a great organization?

The Hartt School Community Division is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented individual to support our receptionist staff in all branches of the school.  This person should have flexible weekday afternoon, evening, and weekend availability.  The Hartt School operates schools in three locations- Hartford, West Hartford, and Simsbury.  This flexible position would cover shifts in all three places on a rotating basis, so transportation is a must.  Customer service experience and general PC knowledge in Microsoft Office is necessary. Please contact Jill Vasbinder at 860-768-2491 or jvasbinde@hartford.edu for more information. 

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Attention: Concert Choir families

From:  Ms. Ferrebee
Date:   December 11, 2008
Re:      Upcoming performances and rehearsals

1.  THERE IS NO REGULAR REHEARSAL NEXT TUESDAY, December 16. (Singers performing at Hartford Hospital please see the message below.)

2.   THERE IS NO HSO REHEARSAL on Wednesday, December 17. (Since Maestro Cumming came to our rehearsal on Dec. 9, we do not have to go to the rehearsal next Wednesday.)

3.  Dress Rehearsal for HSO Holiday Pops is on Friday, December 19 at the Bushnell. (Do not wear concert dress; be comfortable!)  Please arrive by 6:00.  Rehearsal begins promptly at 7:00.  The rehearsal will end at 10:00 pm.

4.  Performances are at 3:00 pm (ending around 4:45) and 8:00 pm (ending around 9:45) at the Bushnell on December 20.  Call time is 2:30 for the 3:00 performance, 7:30 for the 8:00 performance.

Hartford Hospital Performance

1.  We will perform next Tuesday in the Educational Resource Center (ERC) Building- Hublein Hall.  (corner of Hudson and Jefferson streets)

2.  Please arrive by 5:45 pm.  We will warm-up and perform at 6:15.  We will be finished between 6:45 and 7:00 pm.

3.  There is metered parking which is free after 5:00 on the streets near this building.  There is also a lighted, secure parking lot (with a guard) a few buildings down from the ERC building.

4.  There are excellent driving directions on the Hartford Hospital website.
http://www.harthosp.org/PatientVisitors/DirectionsParking/default.aspx

5.  Concert Dress for this performance.

6.  Concert music:  “Welcome, Welcome”, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, “To the Ploughboy”, “Liebe” (you may use music for this piece), “Twas in The Moon of Wintertime”, and “Deck the Halls in 7/8”.

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Dear families of Vivace, Aria, and Opus Violin groups, and the Viola Tour Group!

Now that everyone has had a chance to consider the wonderful opportunity that we have been given to travel to Australia in April 2009, we will be having one more follow-up parent meeting on Saturday, December 13 at 3:15 pm in the lobby of Lincoln Theater, just prior to the group class concert.

It is important that we work together as a community to come to consensus about this trip. We want to update you on all the most recent developments regarding the tour arrangements and potentials.

You and your children need to be congratulated on all of the hard work and commitment that has resulted in this very exciting international door being opened to us. It is because of your years of daily practice, weekly lessons, and the enthusiasm you have for your child's education that we have the level of excellence that we have in our program ~ a level that was recently recognized by the International Suzuki Conference Committee in Melbourne, who upon seeing the audition DVD's of our Violin and Viola groups, invited us to be featured in a one-hour concert at the International Conference in April 2009.

The work we do as Suzuki students, parents, and teachers is all about creating beautiful hearts. We live in a world filled with strife, fear, and uncertainty, but we have the power, through our music, to communicate, make connections, and to bring beauty into this very same world! If we risk opening the doors of our hearts to share this beauty, the results can go far beyond our wildest dreams. The Hartt Suzuki Program is excited and honored to have been offered the unique chance to do this on an international level.

Once again, congratulations to all of you who have earned this honor, and we look forward to meeting with you again on Saturday.

Sincerely,

The Suzuki Faculty

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FIRST STEPS ~ Winter Session Begins This Week!

First Steps in Music is a series of music and movement classes for youngsters from birth to age five and a caregiver. The First Steps in Music program is designed to provide a fun, exciting musical experience both in and out of the classroom. Each class begins with 10 to 15 minutes of exploratory play that allows students to informally investigate various sound-making devices. The remainder of the class time is spent in a series of casual music and movement activities and games. Additionally, all main campus participants have access to a lending library of music books, tapes, CD's, videos and musical toys.




Click here to download the registration form!

Please note the NEW schedule for First Steps at Hartt for the Winter & Spring Sessions:

Fridays

9:00-9:30am ~ Infant/Toddler  (30 mins)
9:30-10:15am ~ Toddler Class (45 mins)
10:20-11:15 ~ Nursery/PreSchool (55 mins)
11:20am-12:20pm ~ PreSchool (60 mins)

Saturdays

9:00-9:30am ~ Infant/Toddler  (30 mins)
9:30-10:15am ~ Toddler Class (45 mins)
10:20-11:15 ~ Nursery/PreSchool (55 mins)
11:20am-12:20pm ~ PreSchool (60 mins)
  
Age Requirements and Tuition

Register today to reserve your spot!

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Master Class with Miguel Campaneria TOMORROW

The University of Hartford will present a free dance master class for the Greater Hartford community at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center.  Miguel Campaneria, Chair of the Hartt Community Division dance program, will work with advanced-beginner and intermediate ballet students on Friday, December 12 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.   Interested dance students should reserve a space in the classes by contacting the Hartt Community Division Dance Department at (860) 768-6000 or dancedesk@hartford.edu.

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December Sight Reading Parties will be held at HAMILTON HEIGHTS

On Friday, December 12th, the Sight Reading party will be hosted by the Atria at Hamilton Heights, Senior Living Facility. (7:30-9pm on both Fridays)

http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/community.aspx?id=1574


The Atria at Hamilton Heights (off Fern Street, a few blocks from Prospect Ave) is close to both the University and the Fern Street UU Church. It is easy to get to, and has plenty of parking.

Please bring a stand (and folding chair if possible) and treats to share if you like. The residents at Hamilton Heights are invited to sight read with us too if they are string players. We will be reading from our usual sight reading books with an emphasis on "seasonal music" in honor of the holiday season.

Members of the Hartt Community Division Adult String Ensemble are encouraged to join the fun as well as members of the Intermezzo, Vivace, Concert Ensemble, OPUS and CYS orchestras.

The Atria at Hamilton Heights is a lovely and elegant place ~ very inviting for music making. We will set up to play in the first floor activities center, just as you enter the front door of the building.

Sight Reading parties at Hamilton Heights will be the same casual, fun, musical events we have come to love at the Hartt School, but now they will also be an opportunity to reach out to the community bringing musical fun to the residents of Hamilton Heights. We will have a wonderful time sight reading music together with friends, young and old.

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Two Unclaimed Auction Prizes up for grabs!

The Hartt School has two unclaimed silent auction prizes from its successful “Hartt at the Handel Center: A Community Celebration” now offered for sale to members of our Hartt Community Division family.

Gotta Dance!
One Dance Medicine/Fitness Evaluation donated by Magna Physical Therapy and Two Tickets to Any One Performance of “Hartt Dances”.
Package Value: $255
Sale Price:  $50

On Your Toes
Pair of Signed Ballet Shoes from Dancer Teresa Reichlen of  the New York City Ballet and Two Tickets to any  One Performance of “Hartt Dances”.
Package Value: $140
Sale Price:  $25

Please contact Micah Woods at Hartt Public Relations at 860.768.4862, or email harttpr@hartford.edu, to purchase either item or both items.  Please note that once the items are sold, no additional items will be available.  Thank you for your support of The Hartt School! 

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Avery Ensemble Concert at Trinity Episcopal in Hartford this Friday

Avery Ensemble will perform this Friday evening, Dec.12 at 7:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Sigourney St. in Hartford. This will be the final performance of Uncommon Valor, the first program in its 2008-2009 concert series, All’s Fair in Love and War?!, featuring music by David Wilde, Aaron Jay Kernis and Johannes Brahms. 

Subscriptions for the three-program series are $50 per person. Individual tickets are $20 (children’s subscriptions and tickets are half-price). Tickets and subscriptions will be available at the door and reservations can be made by calling (860)523-8931 or by sending an email to info@averyensemble.org. The other two programs in the series, entitled Fools Rush In… and Lest We Forget will be presented at Trinity Episcopal in Hartford on Feb.27 and April 3, at St. James Episcopal Church in New London on Feb.13 & April 17, and at the Capitol Theater in Willimantic on Feb.14 & April 4. The ensemble’s core personnel, Adriana Jarvis—piano & harpsichord, Annie Trépanier—violin, Steve Larson—viola, and Hans Twitchell—cello & bass viol, will be joined by guests in Feb. and April. Please visit www.averyensemble.org for more information about the February and April programs.

This Friday’s performance of Uncommon Valor uses Brahms’ beautiful Piano Quartet in A-major, Op.26 and several other works to weave a musical narrative exploring conflict and heroism. Our desire to honor the courage of those who have exercised bravery in finding alternative responses to violence brought us into contact with two pieces written in response to the Bosnian War (1992—1995). English composer David Wilde’s The Cellist of Sarajevo: A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo Cello, Op. 12, commemorates Vedran Smilovic, former principal cellist of the Sarajevo Opera for his courageous, musical protest of the killing of twenty-two individuals waiting in line for bread during the siege of Sarajevo. The second work is a brilliant and beautiful masterpiece by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer Aaron Jay Kernis: Still Movement with Hymn (1993) for piano quartet.  Written in part out of shock at the events unfolding in Bosnia, the composer also notes that it “at times suggest a Judeo-Christian prayer for the dead, a hymn and Kaddish that also embodies hope for the living.”  Colored with these associations, Brahms’ epic and sublime piano quartet becomes our offering to peaceful heroes.

The Avery Ensemble has been hailed as "an utter delight" by the Hartford Advocate and as "simply outstanding" by Classical Voice of New England. Classical.net calls their playing “gorgeous… almost mad with excitement” with “a wonderful feeling of collaboration…even as their hearts are aflame.”

If you are unable to attend the concert this Friday but would like to purchase advanced tickets for any of the performances of the final two programs of the series, please send a check to Avery Concerts, 143 Maplewood Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. Checks should be made payable to Avery Concerts. Please include a phone number and/or an email address to receive a confirmation. Tickets will be held at the door unless otherwise requested. For more information about the Avery Ensemble or the series, please email info@averyensemble.org or visit www.averyensemble.org.

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News from the Dance Department

Schedule Changes 12/13/2008 – 12/22/08

IMPORTANT!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SCHEDULE CHANGES LISTED IN THE VIRTUAL DANCE BAG

Important information regarding class schedule changes due to the Winter Performance rehearsals and performances have been emailed to all Dance Department families. 

These changes will affect almost all students regardless of their involvement with the performance or not at the Performing Arts Center.   If you did not receive this email, please check your spam folder or let any of our receptionists know so that they can check that we have the correct email address for you.  This information will be handed out in class and these schedules are also posted on our website in the virtual dancebag.   The changes affect our Schedules starting Saturday, December 13th through Sunday, December 22nd.

All Foundation I Students - Hartford
Friday, December  12th
Due to your Teacher’s internship final with level ‘A’ , Foundation I will be combined with Foundation II.  The class is 4:30pm – 6pm with Miss Rosi.

Master Class with Miguel Campaneria is Scheduled for December 12th
The University of Hartford will present a free dance master class for the Greater Hartford community at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center.  Miguel Campaneria, Chair of the Hartt Community Division dance program will work with advanced-beginner and intermediate ballet students Friday, December 12, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.   Interested dance students should reserve a space in the classes by contacting the Hartt Community Division Dance Department at (860) 768-6000 or dancedesk@hartford.edu.

Calendar:
December 12th – Master Class with Miguel Campaneria
December 15 – 21st – Winter Performance Production Week – check website for schedule changes
December 20th & 21st – Winter Performance
December 22nd Last day of classes before Holiday Break
January 5th – First day of classes after Holiday Break
January 26th – 31st – Parent Observation Week

Mark your calendars for:

Saturday, January 17th 2009
Carey Ballet Conservatory
Summer Intensive Program Auditions
At the Performing Arts Center

Sunday, January 18th 2009
Boston Ballet Summer Program Auditions at the Performing Arts Center
(If you are interested in auditioning for Boston Ballet, and you are a registered Hartt Student, please email dancedesk@hartford.edu by December 18th to be placed on the list to have the $20 registration fee waived.)

Monday, January 19, 2009
BalletMet Columbus – Summer Program Auditions
Registration:  10:00-10:30am
Audition:  10:30am-12:00pm
Instructor:  Susan Brooker
Audition Fee:  $20.00
Audition will be held at the Performing Arts Center

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HCD Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules


Please check your ensemble’s web calendar to any last minute changes or cancellations:  http://hcd.hartford.edu/music/instrumental_ensembles.htm

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HCD Email Newsletter Quiz

This week’s question:  In Greek mythology the God of Poetry and Music is:

a)      Mercury
b)      Jupiter
c)      Apollo
d)      St. Cecilia

Last week’s question: The tone of flutes, horns and trumpets is made by:

a)     humming
b)     blowing
c)     picking


Correct Answer:        b)     blowing

Quiz Winner:          Joshua & Elizabeth Thompson


This week’s prize:     2 tickets to the Hartt Symphony Orchestra concert on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm in Lincoln Theater.

 
To submit your answers, send your 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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FYI and About our Newsletter

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

Marian Gandara (harttcomm@hartford.edu ) – full-time receptionist at the main campus

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 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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