Register Now For Summer Private Music Lessons!

 
Summer will be here soon!  The summer session has begun! 
If your summer plans include some private lessons, be sure to talk to your teacher
soon to make arrangements.  Then contact the HCD Office at (860) 768-4451
or harttcomm@hartford.edu to register. 

DOWNLOAD FORM

The tuition rates per lesson are as follows:
30 minute lesson:                      $36.50
45 minute lesson:                      $50.50
60 minute lesson:                      $67.00

A $15.00 registration fee is also assessed for all summer students taking 3 or more lessons.

We hope to see you over the summer! 

 

2009-2010 Private Lesson Registration Mailing

Check your mailbox! 
Most of the 2009-2010 Private Lesson Registration information has been mailed out. 
All forms should be out in the mail by early next week!


AUGUST 1st ~ Early Registration Deadline
    
Save $25 by sending your signed form in on or before August 1st!

We can no longer accept registration over the telephone
 because we need your signature on the registration form.
Please return your forms in person, by fax or mail.

Or, if you don’t want to wait for snail mail,
 you can click on the picture above to download a blank form!

News from the HCD Dance Department

Ballet Rocks the Summer Scene at Hartt with the International Summer Ballet Academy Summer Celebration Performance!
Saturday July 25th, 2009
At 2pm and 7pm
Lincoln Theatre
Tickets:  $15 or $10 Students, Seniors & Lets Go
Call the box office:  (860) 768-4220

Our Fall Schedules are almost ready and we are aiming to have them up on our website July 1st.   Our Fall classes will begin Tuesday, September 8th.

Check out all of the Summer Programs offered through the Hartt Community Division!

For young children 3-5 we have two Music & Movement Workshops lined up.  These workshops are a great way to stimulate children’s creativity and imagination using music, stories and songs.

The Children’s Ballet Workshop returns again this year and is a very popular half-day workshop.  There are two Children’s Ballet Workshops scheduled during the summer for children ages, 3-5 & 5-8.

For the serious young dancer ages 8yrs – 14yrs we have a full day program called the Youth Ballet & Dance Intensive, which begins every morning with a ballet technique class, followed by a pointe class for those students already on pointe or a prep for pointe class for those who are not on pointe yet.   The rest of the day will vary day by day, but examples of classes the students will take are: tap, jazz, modern, improvisation, dance appreciation, dance composition and creative studies. Save $75 dollars by signing up for both weeks before July 7th.

For children age 10 an up & adults we have a terrific program of classes running for 6 weeks in the evenings beginning July 7th.

Love Broadway?  Well, the Dancing on Broadway Summer Workshop returns for 2 full weeks jam packed with classes focused on the musical theater aspect of dance.

More detailed information on these summer dance programs are on our website at: www.hcd.hartford.edu click on summer dance

Mark your Calendar for our end of program performance. International Summer Ballet Academy Summer Celebration Performance

Saturday July 25th, 2009
At 2pm and 7pm
Lincoln Theatre
Tickets:  $15 Adults or $10 Students, Seniors & Lets Go
Call the box office:  (860) 768-4220

More detailed information on these summer dance programs are on our website at: www.hcd.hartford.edu click on summer dance

Clarinet, French Horn & Trumpet Institutes!

The popular Horn, Clarinet & Trumpet Institutes return this year with an expanded full-day option, and additional instruments offered as part of the Middle School Music Camp & High School Music Camp! 

Middle School Music Camp
August 17-21, 2009
8:30am-5:30pm
$295 (full-day)
$175 (half-day)

Now offering a fully-comprehensive music program that combines the performing arts with summer fun!  Open to students with at least 2 years of experience on their instrument or voice, including flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, piano and voice.  Students will enjoy the intensity of direct study on their primary instrument along with the fun and enjoyment that comes from broadened musical exposure.  Other classes include music theory, song-writing, sight-singing, ear-training, plus chorus and instrumental ensembles depending upon your speciality.
Thanks to the success of our past programs, we are expanding summer programs for high school instrumental music students.  For those who are returning to Hartt this summer, don't worry; the programs of the past are still thriving and bringing you the excellence and enjoyment you've come to know:

• Middle School Clarinet Institute with ALAN FRANCIS
• Middle School Horn Institute with SUE SPAULDING
• Middle School Trumpet Institute with PETE ROE

Each morning, participants will meet with other students of the same instrument or voice for instruction specific to that instrument.  Professional faculty will gear activities for this age group and will include curricular content as follows:

• Basic Technique: tone, breathing, range, pitch accuracy, intonation, articulations, dynamic range, scales, fingerings, bowings, hand & body positioning, embouchure, etc.
• Reading Skills: rhythm patterns, note accuracy, key signatures, sight-reading, visual to sound connections and lots of practice
• Solo Playing: coaching on solo preparation, mock auditions, audition techniques, tone and sound production specific to solo playing
• Ensemble Playing:  independent part playing in two to four part ensemble music focusing on an introduction to small ensemble playing skills and musical independence

For the afternoon, students will participate in activities with all other participants, including singing, music theory, song-writing, ensembles including instrumental and choral options, activities, etc. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM!

High School Music Camp

July 27-31, 2009
8:30am-5:30pm
$295 (full-day)
$175 (half-day)

High school aged musicians will enjoy intensive study on their instrument for half a day, with general performing arts exposure during the remainder of each day.  Instrument-specific workshops include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet & horn; additional classes offered in movement, improvisation, music theory, music history, chorus and optimizing the body for instrumental performance.  Half-day options are available. 
Thanks to the success of our past programs, we are expanding summer programs for high school instrumental music students.  For those who are returning to Hartt this summer, don't worry; the programs of the past are still thriving and bringing you the excellence and enjoyment you've come to know:

• High School Clarinet Institute with Alan Francis
• High School Horn Institute with Sue Spaulding
• High School Trumpet Institute with Pete Roe

Now also offering Flute & Saxophone Institutes, as well!

Instrument-specific classes will take place for approximately half the day and are split into intermediate and advanced sections to better target activities, repertoire and technical exercises according to ability pending adequate enrollment. Areas of study may include warm-up routines, fundamentals, intonation, range and endurance, varieties of literature, ensemble and solo playing, mock auditions, balance and blend, instrument accessories and equipment, basic improvisation, vibrato, tone, proper sound production, and much, much more.

Lunch and general classes will involve all students across many instrument types.  All students will participate in a one-hour class discussing music theory, music history and ear-training which will incorporate Kodaly sight-singing techniques.  The remaining two class periods will allow students to choose between a number of options designed to be fun, summer-focused, provide new artistic experiences, broaden your understanding in the arts, awesome and memorable for all involved!

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM!

Hartt Middle School Band Institute 2009

A week-long workshop for middle school brass, woodwind and percussion students entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2009.

About the Program
August 10-14, 2009
The Hartt Middle School Band Institute (HMSBI) is a week-long workshop for middle school brass, woodwind and percussion students. The program includes daily rehearsals in both the Concert Band and smaller ensembles, sectional rehearsals, and music classes.
The music classes cover  musicianship, ear training, improvisation or rhythm, drumming and movement.   Also scheduled are several faculty recital performances and assemblies for the students to attend. The week will culminate with a final concert on Friday afternoon followed by a reception for the students and their guests.

Eligibility
Students who are entering grades 7 - 9 in Fall 2009 are eligible to participate in HMSBI. Students should have played their instrument for two years and/or be able to play Major Scales up to two sharps and three flats, plus perform music at a middle school level.

Students entering grade 6 may be eligible with permission from the director. If unsure of ability, please contact the director, Susan Spaulding, for a consultation.
Daily Schedule
Each day begins with all students arriving at The Hartt School at 8:50am.  The first activity of the day is a full concert band rehearsal.  The morning and afternoon will be scheduled with faculty performances, sectional rehearsals, classes and small ensemble rehearsals.  An ample lunch break is provided and students should  bring a bag lunch and beverage each day.  The day will close with another full concert band rehearsal.  Students should be picked up at 5pm.
Performance Information
The week will close with a final concert involving all Hartt Middle School Band Institute participants.  The concert will begin at 3pm on Friday, August 14th.  The concert is free and all parents, family members and friends are encouraged to attend.  A reception for students and their guests will follow the concert.
No audition is necessary for the HMSBI but please note that a signature of a music instructor (private lesson teacher or band director) is required on the enclosed registration form.

2009 HMSBI  Faculty

Susan Spaulding
Director
Anthony DeQuattro
Rhythm, Drumming and
Movement Class Instructor
Alan Francis
Musicianship Class Instructor

Additional Faculty includes teachers from
The Hartt School Community Division, as well as additional guest faculty.

Referral Discount:
Save up to 10%
Returning HMSBI students who refer a new student to the program will receive a 5%
discount on tuition (can be combined with the Early Registration Discount).
The New Student’s name must be filled out on the Registration Form to be eligible for the Referral discount. 

Registration confirmation and information sheets will be mailed after June 15th. Enrollment stays open for each instrument until the individual section is filled.

CLICK HERE FOR THE BROCHURE!

Performing Arts Primer
July 13-17, 2009
8:30am-5:30pm
$295

What are your children doing this summer?  Day camp with sports, games and swimming?   Would you like some variety?  Something new for them to try?  Come to Hartt for a week and they will enjoy an introduction to 3 of the performing arts:  music, dance & theater!

Especially designed for elementary-aged students, grades 1-5!

Participants will take classes in dance/movement, theater, choir, piano & recorder.  Students in grades 3-5 will also learn to make a sound on wind & string instruments so they will be more equipped to choose an instrument to play as they grow older.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM!

Summer Classes for Adults

In addition to numerous dance classes, the Hartt Community Division offers summer music classes for adults in a relaxed and open atmosphere for any skill level.

Tuesdays (July 7-August 25, 2009)
5:30-6:30pm    Chorus for Adults
6:30-7:15pm    Social time & fun
7:15-8:15pm    Strings, Woodwinds & Brass Classes for Adults
Classes will be offered for 8 consecutive weeks this summer, however registration is offered for only 6 weeks.  This gives adults the flexibility to attend the 6 classes that best fits their schedule leaving time for summer vacations and scheduling flexibility.

Fee: $40 (6 classes)

Minimum enrollment: 10 students per class

Sign up for chorus, string class, or woodwind and brass class.  Take advantage of the social time offered in between the chorus and instrumental classes.  We'll offer more details to come that we hope will entice you to share the extra 45 minutes of social time and make new friends while you enjoy your music-making.  You may also sign up for both chorus and an instrumental group if desired.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM!

Hartt Suzuki Institute
and
Teacher Training Workshops

2 – 7 August 2009  Student Workshops
1 – 9 August 2009  Teacher Workshops


Harmon Steiner, Director and Cello Coordinator
Teri Einfeldt, Assistant Director and Violin Coordinator
Malgosia Lis, Piano Coordinator
Jim Rickevicius, Guitar Coordinator

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Hartt Suzuki Institute is designed to offer music students, families, and teachers the opportunity for concentrated study of repertory, philosophy, and methods introduced by the respected Japanese educator Shinichi Suzuki. The institute provides
private and group experiences taught by some of the best Suzuki teachers from around the country.

The Hartt Suzuki Institute, if used as a supplement to regular lessons, can offer the student, parent, or teacher the perfect time to focus on pre-learned repertory and to concentrate on polishing and expanding techniques. The 2009 Hartt Suzuki Student Institute is designed for violin, viola, cello, guitar, and piano students. Students
must be currently studying with a Suzuki-trained teacher.

Each student will receive a minimum of 4 hours per day of formal instruction. Student in Books 4 and above will receive 5 hours per day of formal instruction. Instruction includes a master class in which each child will receive individual instruction, a repertory class, an ensemble or movement class, and at least one additional class appropriate to the instrument and level of the child. Additional classes will be assigned by the institute
according to student instrument and level. In addition, students are expected to practice a minimum of one hour per day.

NEW! Student Check-in begins Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 12 p.m.
Final Concerts Friday, August 7th.


STUDENT CLASSES

Book 1
Each student will receive a minimum of four hours per day of formal instruction. Instruction includes a master class in which each child will receive individual instruction with four students per masterclass, a repertory class, chorus, and Keep the Pulse (a movement and rhythm class).

Book 2 – 3
Each student will receive a minimum of four hours per day of formal instruction. Instruction includes a master class in which each child will receive individual instruction with four students per masterclass, a repertory class, chorus, and an ensemble.

Book 4 – 6
Each student will receive a minimum of five hours per day of formal instruction. Instruction includes a master class in which each child will receive individual instruction with three students per masterclass, a repertory class, an ensemble, and two additional classes that will be assigned according to the student level and instrument.

Book 7 and up
Each student will receive five hours per day of formal instruction. Instruction includes a master class in which each child will receive individual instruction with two students per masterclass, repertory class, an ensemble, and two additional classes that will be assigned according to the student level and instrument. As always, parent support through attendance is expected at the masterclass.

Teacher Training Workshop Courses

Violin & Guitar Book 1: This course will include 28 hours of class plus 15 hours of observations over 8 days. Workshop participants must have completed ECC! in order to enroll in this course.

Violin Book 3 or 6: These courses will include 15 hours of class plus 8 hours of observations over 5 days. Workshop participants must have completed and registered ECC, Book 1, and Book 2 in order to enroll these courses.

NEW!!! Suzuki Early Childhood Education with Dorothy Jones.
This summer we will be offering Suzuki Early Childhood Education (ECE) for the first time at the Hartt Teacher Institute. Dorothy Jones will be teaching Stage One: Prenatal and Baby Years. This course emphasizes the development of a child from birth through age three. This course introduces:
The importance of the Suzuki approach to early education
• The prenatal and postnatal learning environment
• The baby class curriculum and goals
• The equipment used in class
• The team teaching approach
• The sequence of the baby class curriculum
• Teaching strategies
• A brief introduction to prenatal music stimulation

CLICK HERE FOR THE BROCHURE!

Music and Movement Workshops
A 5 day workshop for children ages 3 through 5 years old.
Hartford:
August 10th – 14th
Simsbury:
July 13th – 17th
The Music and Movement Workshop is a won­derful collaboration between our First Steps in Music Program and our Dance Department. The workshop enables young children the opportunity to explore and experience both dance and music all in the same day! Imagine a morning filled with musical expression, self-expression, creative movement, artistry, technique, discipline and free play with percus­sion instruments to organized songs, rhymes!

This program aims to:
• Inspire children to listen, feel and move to music of all kinds
• Stimulate a child’s imagination through songs, movement, and creating stories to music
• Show that stretching, bending, reaching and jumping to the beat is exhilarating
• Teach the child that a body can create beautiful shapes and lines

A daily craft or activity and a snack will be provided.
Daily Schedule: 9am – 11:30am
Cost: $175

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Summer Youth Dance Intensive
For the serious dancer ages 8 through 14 looking to bring
a new range of versatility into their technique and dancing.

Simsbury:
July 20th – 31st

The program is designed to train the young dancer and provide a foundation in solid ballet technique as well as educate the student on a wide variety of dance forms and related skills necessary to make a well rounded artist. The course offering will include Ballet, Pointe, Pre-pointe, modern, jazz, tap, dance appreciation, improvisation and creative studies, and dance composition.

Daily Schedule: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: $750
Students should bring their own snack and water each day.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Children’s Ballet Workshops
A 5 day workshop for children ages 3–5 and 5– 8 years old.
Hartford:
July 27th – 31st
Simsbury:
Aug 3rd – 7th

For parents searching for ways to interest, engage, stimulate and focus their child’s natural energy and expressiveness, the answer might be, “Classical Ballet.” Ballet is a unique synthesis of artistry and technique, of self-expression and discipline. It’s challenging and great fun and it provides the basis for all of dance. In our ballet program, children learn so much of great value:

• That focused effort leads to results
• That stories can be told by moving to music
• That stretching, bending, reaching and jumping to the beat is exhilarating
• That the body can create beautiful shapes and lines

Workshop activities include: creative move­ment, ballet, multi-cultural and choreographed dances, related arts and crafts, and a studio performance! A daily snack will be provided.

Daily Schedule: 8:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $220

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Dancing on Broadway
2009 Summer Workshop
Hartford
3–14 August 2009
At the Hartt School Community Division DANCE DEPARTMENT
A 5 or 10-day intensive focusing on the dance aspect of musical theatre!
For the serious dancer ages 9yr – 18yr
Register for 1 or 2 weeks!

2008 Dancing On Broadway Students

About the Program
Dance has always played an integral part in the history of stage and screen musicals. Now more than ever, dance is the main focus for many major hits on Broadway. This sum­mer intensive is designed for the serious student to develop their technique, versatility, and performance skills in dance while educating the student in the discipline, history, challenges, and artistry needed to be successful and well rounded for the musical theatre stage. Students will also spend time learning choreography in the style of some of Broadway’s leading choreographers to be performed at the end of each week. This workshop is appropriate for dancers with an interest in musical theatre and/or students with seri­ous aspirations to Dance on Broadway!

Placement
There will be required placement classes scheduled ap­proximately 1 – 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Accomodations can be made if you cannot make the dates scheduled.

Faculty
Faculty for the Dancing on Broadway Summer Workshops will include:
• Members of The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department Faculty
• Guest Faculty
• Special Guest Faculty Direct from Broadway!
Faculty and faculty bios for each session will be announced no later than June 1st. Check our website at www.hcd.hartford.edu for faculty listings.

Tuition
Tuition for the intensive is $400 for one week or $750 for two weeks. Those registering after June 22nd will be sub­jected to a $25 registration fee.

Sample Daily Schedule
8:30am – 10:00am – Jazz/Tap
10:00am – 11:00am – Tap/Jazz
11:00am – 12:00pm – Alternate Styles
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Lunch
12:45pm – 1:45pm – “Discover Workshops”
1:45pm – 3:30pm – Choreography
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Daily Lecture & Demonstration

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Full Force Dance Theater Modern Intensive


July 6th - 17th
Handel Performing Arts Center
35 Westbourne Parkway
Hartford, CT 06112
P: 860-768-6000
E: dancedesk@hartford.edu
www.fullforcedance.org

Full Force Dance Theatre’s two weekSummer Intensive offers quality faculty, diversity in training, individual attention and a unique and intense experience in modern dance. It is valuable training for the Professionally bound dancer as well as a refreshing change of pace for the returning professional or teacher. Because of the rigorous nature of the program all dancers should be currently training and have a strong foundation in ballet and/or modern technique. Minimum age requirement is 16 years of age. 

Course Descriptions and Schedule

Body Conditioning (9:30-10:45)
Start your day off with a course that will utilize elements of Yoga, Pilates and stretching exercises. Classes will focus on core strengthening, use of breath and lengthening of muscles in preparation for technique classes. Mats recommended.

Advanced Modern Technique (11-12:30)
This course will increase your range and articulation as a technician and performer by deepening skills that are applicable to all modern dance styles currently being performed. Lyricism, brio, release, density, expressionism, and wit are a few of the movement qualities we will investigate.

Improvisation (1:15-2:45)
This course will turn you into the versatile, gutsy performer of your dreams. In our quest to become more ourselves we will investigate techniques from Ruth Zaporah's Action Theater™ work, Viola Spolin's improvisational "games," Mary Starks Whitehouse's Authentic Movement, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen's Body-Mind Centering®, layered improvisational prompts created by the instructor and variations suggested
by the class.

Repertory Workshop (2:45-4:15)
Students will work first-hand with FFDT Artistic Director Katie Stevinson-Nollet, rehearsing and performing company repertory from recent work. Students will develop artistry and performance skills.

Int./Adv. Modern Technique (4:30-6)
A dynamic Contemporary Modern class focusing on dancing with your whole self; heart, mind and body. We will explore movement and articulation of the spine, and use gravity and opposition to move into choreography with a sense of freedom.

There will be a in studio student, company and faculty performance Friday, July 17th at 3:30pm to conclude the
two-week intensive. Free and open to the public.

Click Here for More Info!

Summer Vocal Institute:
Musical Theatre Intensive Showcase

July 5th at 3:00 p.m. in Millard Auditorium.

You are invited to attend the Summer Vocal Institute: Musical Theatre Intensive Showcase on July 5th at 3:00 p.m. in Millard Auditorium.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.

Recital at the New Britain Museum
of American Art
Sunday, July 12 at 3pm

Attend the Faculty and Student recital at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Sunday, July 12th at 3:00 p.m.  The recital will feature music by American composers performed by Nancy Andersen,  Chair of the Hartt Community Division with Dr. Mark George, Director of the Hartt Community Division and Natasha Ulyanovsky, pianist and Hartt Community Division Vocal Students Noelle Currie, Chelsea Kane, Tessa Romano, Krystal Sobaskie and Ta'Niker Slater, accompanied by Stephen Scarlato, piano and David Gibson, cello. The concert is free with admission to the museum:  Adults $9. Students $7. Children under 12 are free.

From the Studio of Sima Brodsky

Ethan Wu won First Place in the First Church of Christ, Congregation Music Scholarship. He was awarded $1000 for 2009-2010 to help cover his piano studies.

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

Cindy Mickens, Jessica Rudman, Eva O’Brien (harttcomm@hartford.edu ) - part-time receptionists at the main campus

Michele Ouellette, Kelley Dineen, Cindy Mickens, and Gretchen Schrader (simsmore@hartford.edu ) – part-time receptionists at the Simsbury location

Krista Rescsanski, Jennifer Fuller and Rosemary Metcalf (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

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