Hartt Symphony Band Performs at Lincoln Theater, 3/2

The Hartt School of the University of Hartford presents the Hartt Symphony Band on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, performing works by Richard Wagner, William Schuman, Ottorino Respighi, and David Holsinger.  Admission is $20 with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups.  Admission is free for University of Hartford students, faculty, and staff with current University ID.  For tickets and information, contact the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 1.800.274.8587, or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt. 

Under the direction of James E. Jackson, The Hartt Symphony Band performs a variety of repertoire including Richard Wagner’s Huldigungsmarsch (Homage March), an original composition for band written in 1864 in honor of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.  Huldigungsmarsch was the first of Wagner’s three large scale marches.  New England Triptych, a symphonic composition written by William Schuman in 1956, was based on different anthems from the 18^th century New England composer William Billings.  The Hartt Symphony Band also performs Respighi’s Huntingtower and Holsinger’s In The Spring At The Time When Kings Go Off To War.  

Jackson says, “This concert presents these composers at their best writing for band.  There is something for everyone!” 

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts school of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre.  Founded in 1920, Hartt has been an integral part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt School of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957.  2010 markEd Hartt’s 90^th year of providing world class performing arts education to students in Greater-Hartford and around the world.  With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt’s curriculum.  For more information about The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.