Leading up to the inauguration, from Tuesday, April 20, to Sunday, April 25, there will be a vareity of musical events including The Hartt Jazz Festival. On Saturday, April 24, the yearlong celebration will culminate with the inauguration of Walter Harrison. Then, on Wednesday, April 21, Nat Reeves' beginning ensembles, Rick Rozie's intermediate ensembles, Raymond Williams' advanced ensemble, and Jackie McLean's advanced ensemble will perform in Lincoln Theater from 8 to 10 p.m., featuring several groups from Hartt's jazz department. At 10 p.m. on Friday, April 23, the festival continues with the Andy Breskin Quintet at the Hawk's Nest. Saturday, April 24, the Brian Anderson Band and the Dan Voss Band will perform on the Village Lawn from 1 to 3 p.m.
All performances are free and open to the public.
In addition to the Jazz Festival, the Hartt Sinfonietta, a new chamber orchestra organized by Hartt students, will give a community concert on the Harry Jack Gray lawn at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20. The Hartt Symphonic Orchestra and Choir will perform Carl Orff's Carmina Burana at Lincoln Theater on Friday, April 23, at 8 p.m. A complete calendar of events will follow this release.