You must fill out the University of Hartford Application before completing this application. Your Hartt School application will not be processed before the University of Hartford application is complete. International students should visit the University of Hartford's International Students page for complete application instructions. Click here to fill out the University of Hartford application. All programs require an audition and/or interview. Consult the Audition Information page for the specific audition requirements for each major.

An asterisk (*) designates a required field. Applications without this information will not be processed.

Part I--General Information

* Are you a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident (green card holder)?   Please Select Yes No
If no, what is your country of citizenship?  

Name of High School  

Name of Community Music School / Performing Arts High School attended (presently or in the past)

TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY:

Are you currently attending? Select One Yes No

College currently attending:   

Major:  

Dates of Attendance:   

Will you be receiving an Associate's Degree? Select One Yes No

 

What factors influenced your decision to apply to Hartt?

List names of other institutions to which you have made or expect to make application.

If a member of your family attended or graduated from Hartt, please indicate:

Select a major
* Applicants are expected to focus on a single program of interest prior to making application.
Select no more than one degree and major:
Select one B.A. Music B.A. Performing Arts Management B.F.A. Actor Training B.F.A. Dance-Ballet Pedagogy Emphasis B.F.A. Dance-Performance Emphasis B.F.A. Music Theatre B.M. Composition B.M. Instrumental Performance B.M. Jazz Studies B.M. Music Education-Instrumental Emphasis B.M. Music Education-Vocal Emphasis B.M. Music History-Performance Practice Emphasis B.M. Music History-Scholarship and Research Emphasis B.M. Music Management B.M. Music Production and Technology B.M. Music Theory B.M. Vocal Performance B.M. Vocal Performance-Pre-Cantorial Studies Five-year B.M. Composition and Music Production & Technology Five-year B.M. Instrumental Performance and Composition Five-year B.M. Instrumental Performance and Music Education-Instrumental Emphasis Five-year B.M. Instrumental Performance and Music History-Performance Practice Emphasis Five-year B.M. Instrumental Performance and Music Management Five-year B.M. Instrumental Performance and Music Theory Five-year B.M. Jazz Studies and Composition Five-year B.M. Music Education: Vocal and Instrumental Emphases Five-year B.M. Vocal Performance and Music Education-Vocal Emphasis Five-year B.M. Vocal Performance and Music History-Performance Practice Emphasis Five-year B.M. Vocal Performance and Music Management Five-year B.M. Vocal Performance and Music Theory B.S. Acoustics and Music Hartt Diploma-Composition Hartt Diploma-Instrumental Performance Hartt Diploma-Jazz Studies Hartt Diploma-Vocal Performance

Select an audition date

On Campus Auditions For All Majors and Instruments

* First choice
Select one Sat., Dec. 1, 2007 (application deadline: Nov. 1, 2007) Sat., Jan. 26, 2008 (application deadline: Dec. 23, 2007) Fri., Feb. 15, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 15, 2008) Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 16, 2008) Regional Audition Date - Theatre only (select below) Recorded Audition - not available to Music Education applicants, or Dance applicants who live in the U.S. (select below) Telephone Interview - not available to Music Education or Music Theory applicants

* Second choice
Select one Sat., Dec. 1, 2007 (application deadline: Nov. 1, 2007) Sat., Jan. 26, 2008 (application deadline: Dec. 23, 2007) Fri., Feb. 15, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 15, 2008) Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 16, 2008) Regional Audition Date - Theatre only (select below) Recorded Audition - not available to Music Education applicants, or Dance applicants who live in the U.S. (select below) Telephone Interview - not available to Music Education or Music Theory applicants

* Third choice
Select one Sat., Dec. 1, 2007 (application deadline: Nov. 1, 2007) Sat., Jan. 26, 2008 (application deadline: Dec. 23, 2007) Fri., Feb. 15, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 15, 2008) Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 (application deadline: Jan. 16, 2008) Regional Audition Date - Theatre only (select below) Recorded Audition - not available to Music Education applicants, or Dance applicants who live in the U.S. (select below) Telephone Interview - not available to Music Education or Music Theory applicants

Theatre Division Regional Auditions (check only one)

Recorded Audition Application deadline: January 15
Recorded auditions are an option for applicants who are unable to attend the posted audition dates AND who live more than 300 miles from Hartford. It is not an option for prospective majors in Music Education, or prospective Dance majors who live in the U.S.A. Vocal performance, dance, and theatre applicants selecting this option must submit a standard VHS-format videocassette or DVD. Details for preparing and submitting tapes are found in the Audition by Video/Audio Policy document. All recordings must be postmarked by January 15.

Telephone Interview Application deadline: January 15
Music applicants who live more than 300 miles from Hartford and who are not applying for Music Education of Music Theory may elect to interview by telephone. Audition recordings and original compositions (if required for your intended major) must be postmarked by January 15 before an interview will be scheduled. A faculty member will contact you to schedule your interivew. All telephone interviews must be completed by February 22, 2008.

Part III--Instrumental/Vocal Audition Information

Please complete this section only if you are applying for a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Hartt Diploma, or B.A. Music (with lessons).

My audition will be Please Select Instrumental Vocal

If instrumental, please specify instrument Jazz Classical

Years of private study

If vocal, select classification Please Select soprano mezzo-soprano tenor baritone bass Years of private study

Teachers studied with, please specify city, institution, and dates studied with.

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If you have a private studio teacher preference at Hartt, please list the faculty memer's name:

Part IV--Resumé

Resumé: A performance resumé is required for all BMus Performance (vocal or instrumental), BSE Acoustics, Hartt Diploma or BFA applicants. You may submit your resume separately or you may use the space provided below to type or cut and paste your resumé from another word processing document.

Repertoire List: All applicants applying for a B.M. in Performance, B.S.E. (acoustics/music), or Hartt Diploma program are required to submit a list of the pieces they have performed. You may type the list below or cut and paste it from another word processing document.

Part V--Essay

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ESSAY REQUIREMENT. YOUR ESSAY SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN TWO TYPEWRITTEN PAGES.

*Describe your short- and long-term career plans. Include:

A. What life experience(s) caused you to want to pursue the arts?

B. How do you perceive The Hartt School will prepare you for your professional career?

You may type your essay here or cut and paste it from an existing word processing document. You may also mail it in separately with the confirmation page generated after you submit your on-line application.

You may now submit your application by clicking the submit button below. You will receive a confirmation page which you should print out. Make a copy of that page and submit it with any supporting documentation not included in this application. i.e. letters of recommendation, performance résumé, repertoire list, photograph or headshot for voice and theatre respectively. Please make sure you have finished a University of Hartford application. Also be sure to read the Audition Information page for your specific instrument's requirements.

* Your Hartt Supplimental Application will not be processed unless you submit the University of Hartford application.
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