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Hartt Community Division
Weekly Email Newsletter
October 9, 2008
Words from the Director
New Stuff in the Fuller Building
The Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center is not the only new facility the Community Division will enjoy this year. In the Fuller Building on the campus of the University of Hartford, Berkman Auditorium has been completely redesigned and renovated. The Berkman space will serve as an excellent music recital hall, instead of the all-purpose black box theater it had become. The first-floor restrooms have also been completely renovated (so please – submit no more nominations for, “Worst bathroom on the planet.”). Still to come are carpeting and benches in the hallways around Berkman Auditorium. Renovation of the second-floor restroom will begin shortly.
Slowly but surely The Hartt School is upgrading its facilities. The quality of our faculty and students already exceeds expectations. Soon we will have facilities to match.
Dr. Mark George, Director
The Hartt School Community Division
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Announcing a new Adult Chamber Choir!
Announcing a new Adult Chamber Choir!
The Hartt School Community Division Adult Chamber Choir is an auditioned twenty-four voice, mixed (SATB) ensemble that will rehearse and perform a broad spectrum of intermediate and advanced choral literature.
Audition Requirements & Information
Auditions include: Performance of an art-song, aria or selection of your choice, extensive vocalization, pitch and note accuracy and minimal sight reading. Acceptance to the choir will be based on audition scores and experience.
Please contact Noah Glynn to schedule an audition.
Email:glynn@hartford.edu or Phone: (860) 768-5546
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings. Specific times and location on campus is being determined.
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Music Composition Classes (grades 7-12) - Registration Deadline is Monday, Oct. 13!
The Inter-District Music Composition Program will be returning this year with classes starting on Oct. 26. Space is still available, and registration materials can be downloaded from the Community Division website or picked up in the Community Division Office. Forms should be submitted by Oct. 13 to reserve a spot (though late applications may be accepted as space allows).
As members of this program, students will work in small groups with one of the faculty composers, Ken Steen and Jessica Rudman. Students will learn to use notation or MIDI sequencing and digital audio software to communicate their musical ideas as well as compositional techniques used to create music. Our goal is to provide each student with the skills to develop his/her own voice as a composer, and small class size will allow students to spend a considerable amount of time on individual projects, which can then be featured on the end of year concert. This year, we will be offering four class levels:
. Intro to Electronic Music Composition
. Intro to Music Composition
. Intermediate Music Composition
. Advanced Music Composition
The program offers free tuition for students enrolled in grades 7 - 12 at a public, charter or magnet school.
Tuition for private or home-schooled students will be $100 for the year.
CLICK HERE to download the registration materials!
For more information or to receive registration materials, please contact Jessica Rudman at rudman@hartford.edu.
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FREE Group Theory Classes for HCD Private Lesson Students ~ Classes are forming now!
Any student who is enrolled in private lessons through The Hartt School Community Division is eligible to attend group theory lessons. The classes listed below are taught by Mr. Ertan Sener.
If you are interested in attending a class, please come to the second class on Saturday, October 11th at the appropriate time listed below. Classes will be held on Saturdays in Room 422.
Intermediate Theory: 9-9:30 a.m., We will study triads and seventh chords, and begin to learn the rules
of voice-leading in the classical style through short chorale-style compositions and analysis.
Music History: 9:30-10 a.m., ages 8 and over. The study of music history gives students insight into how
the Western musical traditions and styles developed. We will begin with the Baroque Era, and work our
way forward chronologically, listening to representative pieces from the repertoire. Even if you did not
come last year, please come this year; no previous knowledge is necessary, and all are welcome!
Advanced Theory: 10-10:30 a.m., for returning students. During year we will study part-writing and
counterpoint, and begin a study of form, focusing on examples for analysis and structural listening.
Intermediate Theory and Ear Training: 10:30-11 a.m., ages 14 and over, for new and returning
students. Most college music programs require a proficiency exam for placement in music theory/aural
skills classes; now is the time to practice those skills! We will cover basic part-writing, sight-singing with
solfege, and melodic and harmonic dictation. Knowledge of scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads is
preferred.
Beginning Theory: 11-11:30 a.m., ages 8-12, for new and returning students. We will review scales and
key signatures, and continue with intervals and chords. Prerequisite: Students must be able to identify
notes on the staff in at least one clef.
Beginning Theory: 11:30-12 noon, ages 12 and over. Students with no theory training are welcome; we
will start “from scratch” studying scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads. Each class will begin with a
brief listening example and discussion to begin thinking about music in theoretical terms. Prerequisite:
Students must be able to identify notes on the staff in at least one clef.
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The Hartt Community Division Viola Ensemble in New York City on Sunday November 2 at 2pm!
The Hartt Community Division Viola Tour group has been invited to perform on the New York Viola Society Concert series: http://www.nyvs.org
The concert will be held in the Sage Theater: http://www.sagetheater.us/
The group will perform the music of Telemann, Bach, Dvorak, Francis Scott Key, Joanne Martin, and traditional Celtic music with Irish step dancer. The group will also be joining the Penn State Viola Ensemble to
perform a piece commissioned by Michael Kimber for 6 part viola ensemble.
Mark your calendars and plan to come to New York City to support the violas!
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Hartt Community Division Concert Series at the Simsbury Public Library begins Friday 11/07/08
Performances given by Hartt Community Division faculty ~ Admission is free!
Please join us for the first concert in our new series on Friday, November 7! The performance will begin at 12:30 PM and will take place at the Simsbury Public Library located at 725 Hopmeadow Street. Come hear performances given by Hartt Community Division faculty! Admission is free.
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Nancy Andersen & Friends
Nancy Andersen’s Concert at the New Britain Museum of American Art has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Pianist Anastasia Seitfetdinova will perform this Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Anastasia is a graduate student at The Hartt School and is a student of Oxana Yablonskaya. The concert is free with admission to the museum: Adults $9. Students $7. Children under 12 are free.
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THE BARBARA STROZZI PROJECT ~ SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 at 3:00
BERKMAN AUDITORIUM, University of Hartford
If you are not familiar with this 17th-century composer's works, you will wonder why she is not better known! Award-winning Hartt voice students will premiere voice faculty Dr. Susan Mardinly's new editions of ariettas, cantatas, madrigals and an excerpt of the motet performed with strings, winds, piano and harpsichord. Dr. Sue has spent over 30 years researching, publishing, lecturing and concertizing about this fascinating poet-composer.
THE BARBARA STROZZI PROJECT
 SUNDAY
OCTOBER
26 at 3:00
BERKMAN
AUDITORIUM
THE HARTT SCHOOL
Award-winning
Hartt voice students sing
New editions of ariettas, cantatas,
madrigals & the motet with strings & winds.
Anne Mayo, harpsichord
Stephen Scarlato, piano.
Directed by Dr Susan Mardinly
COME DRESSED FOR CARNIVALE!
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Welcome Performer’s Certificate Class of 2010!
Please join Coordinator Donna Menhart in welcoming the entering Performer’s Certificate Class!
Markian Bojko, Piano student of Malgosia Lis
John Fitzpatrick, Voice student of Jack Pott
Adam Forman, Piano student of Ann Kan
Joseph Henares, Piano student of Anne Kan, Voice student of Amy Champagne
Vincent Hua, Piano student of Tamila Humphreys
Katharine Hurd, Clarinet student of Ron Krentzman
Xinying Li, Violin student of Teri Einfeldt
Mary Pan, Piano student of Maggie Francis
Sarah Petersen, Voice student of Nancy Andersen
Luke Piscitelli, Violin student of Teri Einfeldt
Julia Ryan, Voice student of Nance Andersen
Benedict Shoup, Piano student of Maggie Francis
Paul Tine, Piano student of Maggie Francis
Charles Pfeifer, Guitar student of Jim Rickevicius
And welcome back to our returning students!
Kiyomi Andrada, Voice student of Myrna Reynolds
Sarah Atwood, Violin student of Katie Lansdale
Micaela Connelly, Trumpet student of Dan D’Addio
Caroline Garger, Voice student of Susan Mardinly
Emma Gifford, Violin student of Teri Einfeldt
Jane Meditz, Voice student of Myrna Reynolds
Lidiya Selikhov, Flute student of Greig Shearer
And our special guest:
Sarah Pan, Piano student of Maggie Francis
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HCD T-Shirts for Sale!
Hartt Community Division T-Shirts are now on sale at the HCD Office & in the Performing Arts Center!
All Sizes, child to adult $15.00
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
~ Parent Volunteers are sought to sell T-Shirts at Ensemble Rehearsals! Please contact Noah Glynn at glynn@hartford.edu or 860-768-5546.
~ Volunteers with Web Design Experience Needed! ~ The HCD Website uses DreamWeaver Software. If you are interested in helping, please contact Alana Seddon at 860-768-4718 or email aseddon@hartford.edu.
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News from the Dance Department
Parent Meeting for Simsbury Location Parents, Thursday, October 9th.
Please come to the Simsbury location parent meeting at 5:15pm and meet Miguel Campaneria, our new Chair of the Dance Department.
Schedule Changes for E/F Ballet for Thursday, October 9th
On Thursday, October 9th, Mr. Campaneria needs to attend a meeting for parents at our Simsbury location. Therefore, E/F class will be combined with DII ballet 4:30pm – 6:00pm followed by Pointe 6pm - 7pm both classes are with Ms. Ryder.
CII African Dance Piece for December Performance
(New Information)
After Mr. Campaneria was able to speak to the CII class, it would appear that the rehearsal time set on Thursdays for the African piece that we would like to present during the December Performance is too early. We have been able to adjust the schedule so that this rehearsal will now take place 5:30pm – 6:45pm every Thursday until the performances that are scheduled for December 19th & 20th. If you cannot attend these rehearsals your role in Nutcracker may be jeopardized.
We are really excited to offer you this additional performance opportunity and ask that you inform Mandy in the office with your reasons if you do not intend to participate. Mandy’s email address is: kilpatric@hartford.edu
Nutcracker Rehearsals for Saturday, October 11th
Angels, 2pm – 3pm, Studio 4
Candy Canes, 3pm – 4pm, Studio 4
2pm – 4pm
Remaining roles except Russian Girls, Studio 3
&
Every Tuesday until further notice,
Spanish & Flutes, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Hartford Marathon
The Hartford Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th. Although the route does not affect the immediate surrounding area of the Performing Arts Center (PAC), Students coming to the PAC from the East through Hartford, may experience some road closures and/or delays. Please check the Hartford Marathon website at www.hartfordmarathon.com to check your route.
Calendar
October 9th – Parent Meeting, Simsbury Location
October 11th – Hartford Marathon
November 17th – 23rd – Parent Observation Week
November 26th – 30th – Thanksgiving Break, No Classes – Except for scheduled make-ups and Rehearsals.
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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
HCD Ensemble |
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Location |
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Suzuki Orchestras |
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Appoggiatura |
Wednesdays |
5:45-6:30pm |
October 15, 2008
October 22, 2008 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Da Capo |
Tuesdays |
5:45-6:30pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Intermezzo |
Tuesdays |
4:45-5:45pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Multi-Purpose Room at the UUC |
Vivace |
Saturdays |
11:15am-12:15pm |
October 11, 2008
October 18, 2008 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
Opus 89 |
Saturdays |
12:30-2:30pm |
October 11, 2008
October 18, 2008 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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Concert Ensemble (Winds & Strings) |
Saturdays |
9:00-11:00am |
October 11, 2008
October 18, 2008 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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GHYWE |
Sundays |
5:30-7:30pm |
October 12, 2008
October 19, 2008 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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CYS |
Sundays |
2:00-4:00pm |
October 12, 2008
October 19, 2008 |
Bliss Music Room, Hartt |
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Adult String Ensemble |
Saturdays |
11:15am-12:45pm |
October 11, 2008
October 18, 2008 |
Room 342, Hartt |
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CT Children’s Chorus |
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Overture Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Room 120, Hartt |
Prelude Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Room 105 Magnet School |
Canticum Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Room 106, Magnet School |
Cambiata Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:00pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
Room 208, Magnet School |
Concert Choir |
Tuesdays |
5:30-7:30pm |
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008 |
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 |
October 10, 2008
October 17, 2008
November 7, 2008
November 14, 2008
December 5, 2008 December 12, 2008 January 16, 2009
January 23, 2009 |
Room 342, Hartt |
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Performer’s Certificate |
Mondays |
3:30-5:30pm |
October 13
October 20 |
Academics/MC Auditions, 5:30
Master Class, with Edward Cumming |
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HCD Email Newsletter Quiz
This week’s question: A “celesta” is a:
a) female operatic star
b) ballet
c) musical instrument
d) tasty dessert
Last week’s question: During the Middle Ages, the knights and noblemen of Southern France who composed and sang songs were called:
a) crusaders
b) fiddlers
c) abracadabras
d) troubadours
Correct Answer: d) troubadours
Quiz Winner: Juliana Behan mother of Kayden Behan Suzuki guitar
This week’s prize: 2 tickets to the Hartt Symphony Orchestra concert at 7:30pm on Friday, November 7, 2008 in Millard Auditorium. The Hartt Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Barber, Beethoven, and Brahms, featuring violinist Anton Miller and cellist Mihai Tetel
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, Ciera 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
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