University of Hartford Hartt School

The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Type School of Music, Dance, and Theatre
Established 1920
Dean Elizabeth Cooper
Location West Hartford, Connecticut, US
Campus Suburban
Affiliations University of Hartford
Website www.hartford.edu/hartt

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford located in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States that offers degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Founded in 1920 by Julius Hartt and Moshe Paranov, Hartt has been part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt College of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957. Hartt is among the most recognized schools for music, dance, and theatre in the United States. The Hartt School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, dance, and theatre, and associated disciplines. The Hartt Community Division offers a variety of opportunities in music and dance for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.[1]

An Interior view into The Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center (HPAC) at University of Hartford.

Notable faculty

The Hartt School's faculty perform, teach, and present all over the country and around the world.[2] Notable faculty members have included:

Notable alumni

References

Coordinates: 41°47′52″N 72°43′05″W / 41.7979°N 72.718°W / 41.7979; -72.718

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