The Hartt School's Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Hosts Masterclass

The Hartt School has announced The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz performance schedule for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances.

Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller and saxophonist Javon Jackson present a master class dedicated to the students of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, on Thursday, September 22, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

On Monday, September 26, the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with jazz guitarist Randy Johnston. This master class is in Room 342 of the Alfred C. Fuller Music Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with jazz pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs on Monday, October 17, in Room 342 of the Alfred C. Fuller Music Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein on Wednesday, October 19, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents the Freshman Jazz Vocal Recital, featuring the first year students of Shawnn Monteiro, on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:30, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a Jazz Vocal Recital, featuring the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students of Shawnn Monteiro, on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Hartt Big Band performs on Friday, November 18, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

On Wednesday November 30th, the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with pianist Alan Jay Palmer. This master class is in Room 342 of the Alfred C. Fuller Music Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Student Ensembles will perform two concerts that include a broad range of jazz repertoire on Thursday, December 1, and Friday, December 2, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with guitarist Randy Johnston on Monday December 5th, 2011. This Master Class is in Room 342 of the Alfred C. Fuller Music Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

Hartt's annual Collage Concert features continuous music, dance, and theatre. Hartt's gift to the community, Collage takes place on Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February 18, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free, but tickets are required.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with legendary Jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb on Wednesday, March 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Hartt Big Band performs a concert on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents the Freshman Jazz Vocal Recital, featuring the first year students of Shawnn Monteiro, on Tuesday, April 17, at 8:00 PM, in Berkman Recital Hall, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a Jazz Vocal Recital, featuring the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students of Shawnn Monteiro, on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz presents a master class with Abraham Burton and Eric McPherson on Wednesday, April 25, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Student Ensembles will perform two concerts that include a broad range of jazz repertoire on Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free.

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Founded in 1920, Hartt has been an integral part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt School of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957. 2010 markEd Hartt's 90th year of providing world class performing arts education to students in Greater-Hartford and around the world. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt's curriculum. For more information about The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.

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