Capitol Symphonic Winds
Capitol Symphonic Winds is an adult symphonic band which began in 1992 and is comprised of music educators and other members of the greater Hartford community, along with students from the University of Hartford and other local colleges. Adult members represent a wide variety of professions including music and non-music educators, physicians, lawyers, judges, computer programmers, nurses, bookkeepers, financial planners, carpenters, engineers, and entrepreneurs. The group rehearses weekly under the leadership of conductor and Hartt professor James Jackson. “Cap Winds” performs advanced concert band literature with at least two concerts each year.
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.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 7:15–9:15 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.
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 Ensemble Placement Day. 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 learn more about Ensemble Placement Day in June and sign up, visit the link here.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are Sundays, from 4–6 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. Co-conducted by Caitlin Yovino Serpliss and Thomas Scavone.
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 Ensemble Placement Day. 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 learn more about Ensemble Placement Day in June and sign up, visit the link here.
Rehearsals
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. Co-conducted by Caitlin Yovino Serpliss and Thomas Scavone.
Listen In
Plaza de Toros by Mark Williams
Audition Information
Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held in June at our annual Ensemble Placement Day. 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 learn more about Ensemble Placement Day in June and sign up, visit the link here.
Rehearsals
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.