News from the HCD Dance Department

Student Showcase in Roberts Theatre, Handel PAC
Friday May 29 6pm
Admission is Free
Performance Includes General Program Students,
Creative Dance and Boys & Girls Club Classes.

Spring Festival –
Announcement for Simsbury & Hartford Discovery, Children’s Ballets’ Tiny Taps,Tap 1  & Foundation classes
Production schedule has been revised and will be available in the Virtual Dance Bag on our website. (http://www.hcd.hartford.edu/dance/dance_bag.htm). 

Production Schedules for Intensive Division levels A-F have been handed out in class and are available in the Virtual Dance Bag http://www.hcd.hartford.edu/dance/dance_bag.htm. 

Spring Festival Informational meetings for Parents
Several informational meetings for parents have been arranged.  Please try to attend to ask and have your questions answered.  The dates and times are as follows:

Hartford at the Hartford location
Discovery, Tiny Tap, Children’s Ballet I, II & III and Foundation classes -
Saturday, May 23rd at 10am

Simsbury
Discovery, Tap 1, Children’s Ballet I, II & III and Foundation classes -
Saturday, May 23rd at 12 noon.  At the Simsbury location

Spring Festival Tickets
This year’s Spring Festival will be held at the Hoffman Auditorium, the Carol Autorino Center at St. Joseph’s College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford.

Tickets for this year’s Spring Festival are now on sale at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater Box Office, by calling (860) 768-4228 or online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase .  Please do not contact St. Joseph’s College for tickets. Ticket prices are: $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18.

Please be sure to ask for the correct show when ordering tickets:

Intensive Division Students levels A – F are performing:
Friday, June 12th at 7pm & Sunday, June 14th at 3pm

*Simsbury Discovery, Tap 1, Children’s Ballet I, II & III and Foundation classes + Special Guests:
Saturday, June 13th at 5:30pm

*Hartford Discovery, Tiny Tap, Children’s Ballet I, II & III and Foundation classes + Special Guests:
Saturday, June 13th at 2:00pm

*All students in Discovery, Children’s Ballet, Tiny Tap, Tap1 or Foundation classes are entitled to one complimentary ticket to either A-F student show on Friday, June 12th or Sunday, June 14th.  Please request these at the time of purchase.

Spring Festival Rehearsal Schedule

Thursday, May 21st
D Ballet 4:30 – 5:45pm
D Modern 5:45pm – 7:30pm
7pm – 7:30pm
Pas De Quatre
7:30pm – 9pm
Pas de trois
Coppelia
Don Q all including Court dance No Cupids

Saturday, May 23rd *
THIS IS A CHANGE,  1:30 – 2:30pm  Cupids with Aimy Day & Raechel Magna
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Pas de Trois
2:15pm – 4pm
Pas de Quatre, Coppelia, All Don Q including Court no Cupids
*Backstage Café Only open 3pm – 7pm
Tuesday, May 26th
7:30pm – 9pm
Pas de Quatre
Pas de Trois
Coppelia
Don Q, All (Including court dance – No Cupids)

Thursday, May 28th
D Ballet 4:30 – 5:45pm
D Modern 5:45pm – 7:30pm
Pas de Quatre 7pm – 7:30pm
7:30pm – 9pm
Coppelia
Don Q, All (Including court dance – No Cupids)

Saturday, May 30th
2pm – 4pm
All in
Pas de Trois
Coppelia
Pas de Quatre
Don Q Including Court Dance & Cupids.

Cast Party

The cast party this year will be catered by ‘Café on the Run’ and will be held immediately following the Sunday, June 14th show at 5pm.  The cost per person is $7.  A reservation form is available on our website in the Virtual Dance Bag http://www.hcd.hartford.edu/dance/dance_bag.htm

Calendar

May 29th – Student Showcase, Roberts Theater, PAC

NO SIGHT READING PARTY this Friday, May 22.

THE FINAL SIGHT READING PARTY of the semester has been RESCHEDULED to Friday, May 29. String players from Concert Ensemble, Intermezzo, Vivace, Opus, CYS, and the Adult String Ensemble are encouraged to attend! Bring your friends, a music stand and a treat to share for the last sight reading party of the season.
Hartt Room 342 from 7:30-9pm.
See you then! 

CONCERT FEATURING VIOLA and PERCUSSION, MAY 26

On Tuesday May 26 at 7pm, in Bliss auditorium, The Hartt Community Division Viola Tour Group, directed by Melinda Daetsch and Lisa Humphrey will join the Hartt Community Division High School Percussion Ensemble directed by Ben Toth, for a performance of Hartt Community Division Composition student (and CYS violist) Christine Heddon's piece for viola and percussion ensemble entitled "Fever". The Percussion Ensemble will also join the Violas on the Suzuki Viola Group class concert on Sunday, May 31 at 3:15pm at Bristow Middle School.

Suzuki Violins & Violas at the New Britain Rock Cats
on June 11th

The Suzuki violins and violas performance of "America the Beautiful" at the New Britain Rock Cats has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 11 at 6:30. Performers should plan to be there by 5:45. The Viola Tour group will also perform the National Anthem at the game. Tickets from the rained-out May 5 game will be honored at the June 11 game. Performers receive one free ticket each. Come out to the New Britain Stadium to support the Hartt Community Division musical "team". It will be a great night of music and baseball!

Suzuki Guitar Student Ernie Andreoli, featured in the April issue of the Glastonbury Life Newspaper    


Ernie Andreoli is a 13 year old Suzuki Guitar Student who studies with Jim Rickevicius in the Hartt Community Division’s Suzuki String program.  Ernie was featured in an article by Nancy Thompson, in the April issue of the Glastonbury Life Newspaper.

Ms. Thompson describes how Ernie’s gig at the Glastonbury Senior Center has transformed from a one-time gig last December, into a monthly performance for the seniors.

“While many youths spend their vacation time traveling or hanging out at the mall or playing video games, Ernie has gotten into the habit of going to the senior center to play classical music on his guitar. 

His new gig started in December, when he provided entertainment for the senior’s New Year’s Eve party.  “Ernie quickly learned to play ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and with more than 200 seniors singing, we welcomed the new year in grand style,” said Maryleah Skoronski, coordinator of the local senior center.

The relationship could have ended there, but Ernie offered to return during his February vacation and Ms. Skoronski scheduled the center’s monthly birthday party to coordinate with his visit.  He’s also planning to entertain for the monthly party taking place during his April vacation and to participate in the multi-generational talent show in May. 

Ernie is becoming not only a regular, but a favorite with the seniors who look forward to school vacations and a visit from Ernie and his magical guitar”.

The article went on to explain how Ernie got started.

 “Mrs. Andreoli contacted the Hartt School’s Community Division, where instructors use the Suzuki method to teach students, mostly children, to play a variety of instruments including guitar.  Ernie has been taking lessons there with Jim Rickevicius for eight years.  “He’s a great kid, “ Mr. Rickevicius said.  “He’s a kind-hearted kid.  He always comes in smiling and he’s happy to work hard at his lessons.  Mr. Rickevicius said he suggested to Ernie that he find a place in the community where he could share his music."

Spring Suzuki Group Class Concert Extravaganza:
May 31, 2009

12:15 Guitars
1:45 Cellos
3:15    Violas
4:45 Violins

Bristow Middle School
34 Highland St, West Hartford, CT 06119

Please arrive 20 minutes before your instrument’s concert is scheduled to begin, and wear your group class uniform.  Don’t be late – all instruments need to be tuned before the concert starts.

DIRECTIONS FROM HARTT:
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
           
1.         Head southeast on Bloomfield Ave/CT-189 toward University Dr                  0.6 mi
2.         Turn right at Albany Ave/US-44                                                                499 ft
3.         Turn left at Prospect Ave                                                             1.2 mi
4.         Turn right at Fern St                                                                               407 ft
5.         Turn left at Highland St                                                                           0.1 mi

Bristow Middle School
34 Highland St
West Hartford, CT 06119

Refreshments and flowers will be on sale to support Bristow 8th grade graduation events.

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Hartt Suzuki Institute
Monday, August 3 to Saturday August 8
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A motivating opportunity for your child to develop and
have fun using his/her instrument right here in West Hartford!

Jonathan Hannau ~ Piano Recital
Former HCD Student of Mia Kang

Jonathan Hannau, a former student of Mia Kang, who is majoring in Music Performance at Boston University and is going to be having a recital at the Farmington Library on May 27th at 7:00PM.  All are welcome to attend.

 For Directions to Farmington Library, visit: http://www.farmingtonlibct.org/directions.htm

An Evening of New Music Composed by Jessica Rudman

HCD faculty member Jessica Rudman will be presenting a recital of works she has composed on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 pm in Bliss Music Room on the University of Hartford campus.   The concert will include works for winds, strings, percussion, voice, and electronics.  Admission is free, and a reception will be held after the concert.   

In addition to teaching private composition lessons through the Community Division, Ms. Rudman is an adjunct faculty member at Central Connecticut State University and an instructor for the Inter-District Music Composition Program which offers group composition classes to junior high and high school students.

Her music has been performed across the US and in France.  Recent honors include a performance by the Omaha Symphony and winning the Con/un/drum Composition Competition. 

The Hartford Pops Band season begins Friday, June 5th!
Free Concert at Great River Park in East Hartford

The Pops Bands season will begin with a concert featuring “Overtures”.  The 38 piece concert band is comprised of many Hartt Community Division Faculty members and is conducted by Gary Partridge.  We encourage our students and families to come out and see their teachers perform in this terrific ensemble.

The concert is on the Connecticut River, East Hartford side at Great River Park, 7:00pm, June 5th.  

Hartford Pops: Olmsted Summer Classic Concert - June

Friday, June 5, 7pm

photos courtesy of: http://www.riverfront.org

Enjoy the Hartford Pops Band,
a 38-piece professional concert band
featuring wind, brass & percussion instruments.

Concert I: Overtures
An overture is a prelude or beginning. The Hartford Pops Band kicks off the 2009 Riverfront concerts with Overtures from opera to Broadway.  Some features include; La Foza del Destino, 1812 Overture, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, and the popular Phantom of the Opera.  Come join the Pops Band for an enjoyable evening at the waterfront.
Location: Great River Park

Other Hartford Pops Band Concerts will be held:

July 11th Riverfest ~ in East Hartford at 7pm

August 7th ~ in East Hartford at 7pm

Labor Day at West Hartford Town Hall, 5pm

Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble
is pleased to announce
their new Music Director

New Members Needed:
All Percussion, Woodwind & Brass Players
of a High School Playing Ability Are Welcome

Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble is pleased to announce their new Music Director:

RICH THERIAULT
Rich is a former director of Bands at Bristol Eastern High School in Bristol and former commander and musical director of the 102nd Army National Guard Band.  He was also elected in 2001 as the Connecticut representative for “50 directors who make a difference” for School Band and Orchestra Magazine.

Peter Brehn – Assistant Conductor
Pete is a Uconn graduate and music teacher in Hartford.

Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble is Greater Bristol’s Community Band.

Bristol Brass and Wind is an all volunteer community band that rehearses in Bristol, CT.  We are currently looking for new members in all sections.  ALL PERCUSSION, WOODWIND AND BRASS PLAYERS OF A HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING ABILITY ARE WELCOME.

REHEARSALS  - STARTING TUESDAY MAY 19, 2009, 6:30PM – 9PM

Rehearsals are held most Tuesday evenings at:
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
90 CHURCH AVENUE
FORESTVILLE, CT 06010

SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE:
Sunday July 26, 2009 Bristol Federal Hill Green 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday August 4, 2009 Bracket Park 7pm – 8:30pm

Questions?  Call Jayne Marra (860) 584-5112
P.O. Box 1155, Bristol, CT 06011-1155
www.geocities.com/bristolbrass

HCD Summer Programs for Children

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.

Complete details are available on our website using the links below.

Summer Music Programs:  http://hcd.hartford.edu/Programs/Summer.htm

Summer Dance Programs:  http://hcd.hartford.edu/dance/SummerDance.html

If you have questions about any of these programs contact us
at our main office at 860-768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu
or
our Dance Department at 860-768-6000 dancedesk@hartford.edu.

HCD Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules

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

HCD Email Newsletter Quiz

This week’s question:     “A word allow me!   Sweet Ladies and Gentleman,
I pray you hear
Why alone I appear…
I am the Prologue”   to:

a)      Cavalleria Rusticana
b)      I Pagliacci
c)      Il Trovatore

Last week’s question:    The bass member of the brass instrument section of an orchestra is the;
        
a)     trumpet
b)      horn       
c)      trombone
d)      tuba       

Correct Answer:      d)          tuba    

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.

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.

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