Hartt Professors Named Co-directors of Capitol Symphonic Winds

Two Hartt School professors, Glen Adsit and James Jackson III, will co-direct the renowned Capitol Symphonic Winds, an ensemble of The Hartt School Community Division.

Adsit and Jackson conduct the bands at The Hartt School and are highly regarded nationally as conductors and musicians. At Hartt, Adsit is the Director of Bands and Wind Ensembles. In addition, he co-directs Hartt’s new music ensemble, Foot in the Door, and the graduate instrumental conducting degrees with Edward Cumming, Hartt’s director of Orchestra. Jackson conducts The Hartt School Symphony Band and is a professor of Euphonium. Additionally, Jackson is Principal Euphonium of the U. S. Coast Guard Band.

The Capitol Symphonic Winds, fondly known as 'Cap Winds' is the region's largest auditioned community concert band. The ensemble performs advanced band literature with at least two concerts each year. If you are interested in performing with Cap Winds or have any questions, please email capwinds@hartford.edu. The group will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 13, 2023, from 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m., and rehearsals run through April, 2024.