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Program Description The University of Hartford's philosophy regarding percussion education is to be as all-inclusive as possible. Students in the Hartt School of music will typically study solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire, as well as improvisation, drum-set, and percussion instruments from other cultures (particularly from Africa, the Middle East, Cuba, Brazil, and Trinidad). The Hartt School routinely hires guest teachers with focused areas of expertise in order to compliment our more traditional offerings. As a result, Hartt percussion alumni have been very successful in finding a variety of jobs throughout the country. The Hartt percussion program enjoys a rich tradition of excellence and diversity dating back more than fifty years, distinguishing The Hartt School as having one of the first percussion programs and percussion ensembles in the country. With an average enrollment of about 15 students, the Hartt percussion program fosters a healthy exchange of ideas and perspectives among the students and allows for personalized attention from the percussion faculty. The teaching/learning experience extends beyond the boundaries of applied lessons, as the Hartt percussion faculty employs an "open door" policy with the students--they are here to serve you. The Hartt school has two teaching studios and seven percussion practice rooms, as well as personal practice rooms. These studios house the percussion faculty's extensive instrument, mallet, and music collection -- all of which are used as a resource for the Hartt percussion students. In addition to the percussion practice rooms, each percussion student is assigned a secure, personal practice room to be shared with one or two other percussionists. Students should be advised that this is the Direct Admission option for this program and as such does not offer conditional admission.
