Hartt Presents Philharmonia, Sinfonia, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Band

The Hartt School will present its major instrumental ensembles in concert this weekend.

Hartt Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
Friday, Dec., 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Lincoln Theater
This concert features the return of Hartt alumnus Jess Turner as a composer-in-residence. The Hartt Wind Ensemble will premiere his latest large-scale work for solo tuba and wind ensemble, called "Heavy Weather, Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble." Featuring Hartt tuba professor Scott Mendoker, this is a terrific night of new music written by a rising star and alumnus of The Hartt School.

Hartt Philharmonia and Sinfonia
Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Lincoln Theater
Under the direction of Edward Cumming, the chamber and symphony orchestras will perform works including Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks; Ibert's Divertissement; Revueltas' Caminos; and Janacek's Sinfonietta.

University of Hartford students faculty, and staff may receive one free ticket to each performance when they present current ID at the box office in Lincoln Theater. Tickets for the general public are $20, with discounts for students, seniors, and groups. For tickets and information, please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.