The Connecticut Guitar Society
P.O. Box 1528
Hartford, CT 06144-1528
Phone: (860) 249-1132


Dan Hartington
Dan Hartington
Ensemble Director
hartingto@hartford.edu
(401) 742-2042
See Dan's biography.


Ensemble 2010
Winter/Spring Schedule

Rehearsals
All rehearsals will be held
at Hamilton Heights in
West Hartford from 9-11 AM
on the following Saturdays:

Feb. 6
Feb. 20
Mar. 13
Mar. 27
Apr. 10
Apr. 24
May  8
May  22

Performance Dates
TBA

 

 

CGS Guitar Ensemble

As a member of the Connecticut Guitar Society you have the opportunity to be part of a guitar ensemble and gain valuable experience learning chamber music from different styles and periods. You will also have the opportunity to meet other friendly and dedicated fellow members and fight stage fright with performance experience.

What happens at the rehearsals?

At the rehearsals, we do sectionals, warm-up exercises, some sight-reading, and some theory, in addition to a varied repertoire. In other words, we do a little bit of everything.

Who can join the ensemble?

Members of all ages and levels are welcome, for there is a part suitable for each individual. If you can read music, come join us and share your love for the guitar with others.

Where and when does the ensemble meet?

The ensemble meets at the Hamilton Heights Drive East/Marriott, West Hartford - Retirement Assisted Living Community, at the corner of Fern St. & Hamilton Ave., West Hartford. See rehearsal schedule on the left panel of this page.

Directions

Traveling I 84 eastbound toward Hartford, take exit 44 Prospect Ave. Follow directions below (*).

Traveling I 84 westbound from Hartford, take exit 44 Prospect Ave. Turn right at end of ramp. At next light, follow directions below (*).

(*) Turn left onto Prospect Ave. Travel through several major intersections, crossing over Park Ave and Farmington Ave. At the next light, turn left onto Fern Street. Hamilton Heights Drive East /Marriott is four blocks down on left side. Address is 1 Hamilton Heights Drive. Follow signs to Main Entrance. Tel (860) 523-9333.

Please contact the Ensemble Director, Dan Hartington, who will return your call or email to register you.

What else do I need to know about the ensemble?

  • You will be provided with your music part and supplementary materials. Please bring your own music stand and footstool.
  • At the beginning of the semester you will be assigned music based on your playing level.
  • Your regular attendance is appreciated because each guitar part is very important for the successful preparation of a piece.

If you'd like to become a member of the Guitar Ensemble...

Please call the Ensemble Director at (401) 742-2042 or e-mail at hartingto@hartford.edu.

Performance at Cheshire Academy, 2002
The guitar ensemble performs at Cheshire Academy.