Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble

Wind ensemble for high-school students in grades 10–12

Information

The Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble (GHYWE) is composed of dedicated high-school students. GHYWE performs advanced wind-ensemble repertoire, including traditional, modern, and new works. GHYWE originated in the 1950s from the Hartt Youth Symphonic Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. Nearly 70 years of exceptional training is at the core of each rehearsal and performance.

Download the 2018–19 GHYWE handbook (PDF).

Tuition per year	Rehearsal location	Rehearsal schedule
$195 for HCD private-lesson students/$575 for others	Bliss Music Room	Sundays, 5:30−7:30 p.m.
A $25 registration fee may apply.

Audition Information

Bassoon Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held annually in June. At the audition, students are expected to perform scales, a solo or etudes demonstrating current skill level, and sight-read a piece (provided at the audition).

Our Audition Festival page provides specific age/instrument appropriate guidance on the requirements. While you should consult with your teacher about appropriate repertoire, please feel free to contact us with questions about audition guidelines and expectations.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 860.768.4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu.

Glen Adsit, Conductor

“Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 is one of my favorite times of the week. One of the great joys and gifts in my life is the power of sharing music with others. Music allows us to communicate with one another in profound ways that are nearly impossible to describe with the written or spoken word. Every Sunday we come together to experience that which we can only experience when we are surrounded collectively by talented, passionate, and motivated students and teachers. Welcome to GHYWE, we expect a great deal from you but the rewards are worth it.” —Glen Adsit