MM Instrumental Performance (Piano: Pedagogy Emphasis)

The Hartt School is an internationally acclaimed performing arts school with programs in music, dance, and theatre. The school was begun by Julius Hartt and Moshe Paranov in 1920 and was one of the three founding institutions of the University of Hartford in 1957. Alongside the traditional performance-oriented majors in music, music theatre, theatre (actor training), and dance, the school offers programs in music history, music theory, music education, and composition.

With a strong tradition of excellence, Hartt takes pride in its talented artist-faculty. Recognized nationally and internationally as performers, educators, and scholars, The Hartt School faculty members are active in their areas of expertise. Through performances, recordings, books, articles, major awards, grants and fellowships, faculty members set an excellent example for their students. Interaction between faculty and students provides the framework for the development of future professional performing artists, arts managers, composers, music and production technologists, and teachers. A strong commitment to the select student body ensures a high quality of education.

A wide range of performance opportunities is provided to Hartt’s students. Musicians benefit from participation in large orchestral, wind, or choral ensembles. Smaller chamber music ensembles as well as solo opportunities help to create well-rounded musicians. Each year, master classes are given by guest artists, such as Sherrill Milnes; Vieri Bottazzini; James Galway; Eugene Levinson; Pamela Frank; Angel Romero; Elly Ameling; John Musto; Daniel Pinkham; David Pittsinger; Patricia Racette; Midori; Bright Sheng; Joseph Schwanter; Patricia Schuman; John Corigliano; the Miami, Emerson, Colorado, Lark, and Miró string quartets; and the Lions Gate Trio, Hartt’s trio in residence. Hartt also boasts Performance 20/20, a highly competitive, full-scholarship honors chamber music program that provides its students with the opportunity to perform many additional concerts. Future music educators have years of hands-on practical training with children from The Hartt School Community Division, the University of Hartford Magnet School, the Hartt String Project, the Hartt Band Project, and area schools.