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The Artists Collective’s Music Department offers group and private workshops in saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, acoustic and electronic guitar and bass, piano, violin, drums and voice. Many instructors are selected students trained by Jackie McLean and faculty from the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, using his teaching methods, which include and emphasize improvisation. Sight-reading, theory and western classical techniques are also taught. René McLean, acclaimed multi-instrumental composer, educator, serves as artist-in-residence.
Music Workshops
Music students receive a half-hour private lesson once a week. Group music workshops are also available for many course offerings and consist of one to two hours of instruction, one day per week. Each student will receive quality instruction, plus the experience of a challenging music environment. Upon instructor recommendation, students may be reassigned for private lessons. Theory classes are offered to all music students on Saturday mornings. Selected students are invited to audition for our various music ensembles.
After School/Children's
Voices - Choral and ensemble
training, breathing, intonation, projection, pronunciation, as
well as other singing techniques for selected 4th - 8th grade
students. Younger students accepted through special audition.
Theory Group I – Consists of the basic music fundamentals such as staff, letter names, note values, time signature accidentals, basic rhythmic drills and simple music reading.
Theory Group II – Continues with the study of major and minor scale construction, basic chord structure and analysis, music history, and challenging assignments in preparation for ensemble participation. Small beginner ensembles develop from this class.
Jazz Drum Workshop – For selected students that seek advanced training in jazz drumming. Students learn about advanced rudiments, how to read jazz charts, and the basics of jazz accompaniment.
After School Music – This program is for selected 4th – 8th grade students of Annie Fisher, M. L. King, Milner, Rawson, Simpson-Waverly, Wish, Mark Twain, Fox and Jumoke Academy who receive instruction in music appreciation and choral music.
It is through the generous support of the following funders that make the Artists Collective programs possible: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Connecticut Department of Children and Families, The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation, Howard and Bush Foundation, J. Walton Bissell Foundation, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Regular training programs are supported by: Surdna Foundation, Travelers Foundation, MetLife Foundation, Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Wachovia Foundation, Bank of America, Fisher Foundation, Hartford Courant Foundation, Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund, George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation, Charles Nelson Robinson Fund, Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation, Knox Foundation, The William and Alice Mortensen Foundation, NewAlliance Foundation
The After School Program is supported by: Prudential Foundation, Upper Albany/Clay Arsenal Weed and Seed, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Joseph Stackpole Foundation
Special Events are made possible in part by: JazzNet Endowment, established through a grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, United Technologies Corporation, the Phoenix Companies, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, Trustee, City of Hartford, Bank of America
The Summer Program is supported by: Capital Workforce Partners, Greater Hartford Arts Council “Neighborhood Studios,” Official Program Sponsors: Travelers, Swiss Re, George A and Grace L. Long Foundation, Ensworth Charitable Trust, Community Development Block Grant, allocated to the Artists Collective by The City of Hartford, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Office of Youth Services, City of Hartford, Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust, Bank of America, Trustee, the Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust
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