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West Hartford,Connecticut 07117-1599
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Jazz

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Music History

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Dance Pedagogy

Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Minor in Dance

Minor in Composition

Minor in Music Theory

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Performance

Master of Music in Music Education

Master of Music in Music History

Master of Music in Music Theory

Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance

Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education


Welcome to The Hartt School, a performing arts conservatory for music, dance, and theatre. At Hartt, we think the best way to learn and perfect your craft is by doing. That’s why we put on more than 400 performances, recitals, lectures, and master classes each year. Because our faculty are performers, scholars, and creative artists themselves—at theatres and concert halls around the world—they teach from experience, just as you will learn from your experiences at Hartt. Through diverse coursework and close mentoring relationships with faculty, you can make your passion your profession.

Notable Alumni Include:

Marin Ireland



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
(11/9/23 - 11/12/23)
University of Hartford
Reckless
(11/4/21 - 11/7/21)
University Of Hartford-Hartt School
Steadfast - Fall Senior Dance Concert
(10/24/20 - 10/25/20)
University Of Hartford
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(11/7/19 - 11/10/19)
University Of Hartford-Hartt School
All Shook Up
(3/7/19 - 3/10/19)
The Hartt School at the University of Hartford
SWEET CHARITY
(10/18/18 - 10/21/18)
University Of Hartford
Evita
(10/19/17 - 10/22/17)
University of Hartford
Reefer Madness
(4/19/16 - 4/24/16)
University of Hartford
On Your Toes in Broadway On Your Toes
(10/22/14 - 10/26/14)
University of Hartford
Big River in Broadway Big River
(4/24/13 - 4/28/13)
University of Hartford
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