The Hartt School Community Division offers in-person summer music programs for students of all ages.
HCD also offers year-round private music lessons. Visit the private lessons page to browse our private lesson offerings.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1!
For Summer 2026, HCD will offer the following summer music programs:
- Hartt Suzuki Student Institute
- Young Composers Project I & II
- Summer Vocal Institute (SVI)
- Meet the Masters: Jazz Camp
- Chamber Music SummerFest
- Flute Intensive: Middle and High School
Learn more about each opportunity below.
Hartt Suzuki Student Institute
This Institute offers a rich, nurturing in-person program for violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, and trumpet students of all levels who are currently studying with a Suzuki-trained teacher. This intensive five-day experience gives students—from Twinklers to advanced “beyond the book” players—the opportunity to grow both on and off their instrument through one-on-one masterclass lessons, repertoire classes, orchestra, and small-group enrichment sessions.
Register by July 1, 2026
Early Bird registration by May 29, 2026
Young Composers Project I & II
Session I (students grades 7-9): July 6-10
Session II (students grades 9-12): July 13-17
This intensive program is designed for students in grades 7–12 who are passionate about writing music. Students will learn composition techniques, approaches to media scoring while actively developing music for film, TV, and/or video game scenes. Students will share a sampling of their projects in a presentation for family and friends on the last day of the program.
Register by June 1, 2026
Summer Vocal Institute (SVI)
August 3-7
The Summer Vocal Institute is a vocal performance program for high school singers ages 14-18. This week-long immersive experience provides private voice lessons, repertoire coachings, group classes, and masterclasses led by faculty members of The Hartt School and Hartt Community Division. In addition to private voice lessons and coachings, students will also take part in daily acting, movement, and career focused group seminar-style classes. This program will be ideal for student singers who want to explore the possibility of vocal performance as a college major but is also valuable for any singers who want the experience of delving into the process of advanced vocal study.
Register by July 1, 2026
Meet the Masters: Jazz Camp
June 22-26
Meet the Master is a celebrated 5-day jazz intensive led by international jazz artist, Javon Jackson, Professor of Jazz Studies and Director, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, The Hartt School. Designed for jazz instrumentalists and vocalists ages 12 and up, this program provides students with an unparalleled and authentic jazz experience. Daily workshops include ear training, jazz theory, improvisational development, and small-group work with renowned jazz artists. Past guest artists have included Jimmy Cobb, David Williams, Billy Drummond, and Victor Lewis.
Register by June 1, 2026
Chamber Music SummerFest
June 29 – July 2
This half-day program is designed for all instrumentalists of any levels in grades 5-9 (morning) and 10-12 (afternoon) who are seeking to grow in artistry and musicianship through immersion in the world of chamber music. Students will use teamwork and leadership skills to make music together as they work with our resident chamber group, the Azul Quartet, and other artist-faculty members, in coachings, rehearsals, and masterclasses. The program culminates in an all-level final performance including the Azul Quartet. All instruments are welcome! (ex. Strings, winds, brass, piano)
Register by June 1, 2026
Flute Intensive
July 6-10
July 13-17
In this half-day program, flutists in grades 5-9* (July 6-10) and grades 10-12 (July 13-17) will enjoy a week of flute-specific chamber music, flute choir, masterclasses, workshops, and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen both practice and performance skills, and to gain insight from HCD instructors Allison Hughes and Gonzalo Cortes. The program culminates in a final performance.
*Students in grades 5-9 may opt to add afternoons at UHart’s The Summer Place at an additional fee. Information in registration link.
Register by June 1, 2026
Questions?
We encourage you to contact our administrative team with questions by emailing harttcomm@hartford.edu or calling 860-768-4451.