Wind Ensembles
Capitol Symphonic Winds
Cap Winds will resume in Spring 2021 for two rehearsals and a performance! Please join us for music making outdoors, in a COVID-safe environment.
Audition Information
If you are interested in joining Capitol Symphonic Winds, please contact hcdaud@hartford.edu. Current members of Capitol Symphonic Winds do not need to re-audition for the ensemble.
Tuition
Tuition is $125. (A one time $25 registration fee may apply)
Please contact hcdbills@hartford.edu or call 860.768.4451 for any questions.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m., in Bliss Music Room
Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble
The Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble (GHYWE) is composed of advanced high-school students. GHYWE performs advanced wind-ensemble repertoire, including traditional, modern, and new works. Conducted by Glen Adsit.
Listen In
Kentucky Harmony by Donald Grantham | Night on Fire from 'The Soul Has Many Motions' by John Mackey
Audition Information
Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held in June at our annual Audition Festival. 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).
Auditions for our large ensemble program are accepted on a rolling basis during the academic year. All new students must audition to be placed in the proper ensemble. To audition, students should submit a link (not a file) to an unlisted YouTube video to the audition form.
Tuition and Rehearsals
Tuition is $225 for HCD private lesson students, and $615 for all others.*
*A one-time $25 registration fee may apply.
Rehearsals are Sundays, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in Bliss Music Room
Philharmonia Winds
Philharmonia Winds is for advanced high-school and very advanced middle-school students. The ensemble prepares and performs challenging repertoire in a positive and encouraging environment. Conducted by Alan Francis
Listen In
Fiddle-Faddle by Leroy Anderson | Pilgrims Chorus by Richard Wagner | The Gliding Girl Tango by John Philip Sousa
Audition Information
Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held in June at our annual Audition Festival. 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).
Auditions for our large ensemble program are accepted on a rolling basis during the academic year. All new students must audition to be placed in the proper ensemble. To audition, students should submit a link (not a file) to an unlisted YouTube video to the audition form.
Tuition and Rehearsals
Tuition is $225 for HCD private lesson students, and $615 for all others.*
*A one-time $25 registration fee may apply.
Rehearsals are Saturdays, from 10:15–12:15 p.m. in Bliss Music Room
Harmony Winds
Harmony Winds is an intermediate wind ensemble for advanced middle school and early high school students looking to refine their ensemble skills, technique, and perform quality repertoire at a high level. Conducted by Alan Francis.
Listen In
Jamaica Me Crazy by Scott Watson | Plaza de Toros by Mark Williams
Audition Information
Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held in June at our annual Audition Festival. 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).
Auditions for our large ensemble program are accepted on a rolling basis during the academic year. All new students must audition to be placed in the proper ensemble. To audition, students should submit a link (not a file) to an unlisted YouTube video to the audition form.
Tuition and Rehearsals
Tuition is $135 for HCD private lesson students, and $335 for all others.*
*A one-time $25 registration fee may apply.
Rehearsals are Saturdays, from 9–10 a.m. in Bliss Music Room
Questions?
While you should consult with your teacher about appropriate repertoire, please feel free to contact Emmett Drake, Department Chair of Large Ensembles, at drake@hartford.edu.