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).
Listen In
Kentucky Harmony by Donald Grantham
Night on Fire from 'The Soul Has Many Motions' by John Mackey
| Tuition per year | Rehearsal location | Rehearsal schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $195 for HCD private-lesson students/$600 for others | Bliss Music Room | Sundays, 5:30−7:30 p.m. | |||||||
| A $25 registration fee may apply. | |||||||||
Audition Information
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.