Dr. Ryan Ford

Steven’s Point, Wisconsin

Percussion Park is a full length musical landscape composed by Hartt faculty member and recipient of the 2011 Hartt Alumni Award, David Macbride. The audience is invited to roam the building to enjoy the music, and to participate in a meditative finale (percussion instruments provided).

International Society of Bassists Convention
San Francisco, California

Samadhi Yoga Studio, Manchester, CT

Ryan Ford played double bass during the yoga practice and Kirstii Compton added to the soothing effect at the end of the practice with her harmonium and vocals. Next session will be held May 17, 2011.

La Paloma Sabanera Coffee House, Hartford, CT
With special guests Robert Black, Jay Wood, and James Stewart.

“Kobolds” Francois Rabbath
“Edge” Peter Askim
“Psy” Luciano Berio
“Uncle” Peter Velikonja
“Cappricio No. 2” Peter Anderson
“Mandlebrot: in Memorium” James Stewart
“Iberian Peninsula” Francois Rabbath
“Grand Duo No. 1” Giovanni Bottesini

Thank you to Jay Wood for performing on “Kobolds,” and Robert Black for performing on “Grand Duo No. 1.”
Thank you to James Stewart for running the projector on “Mandlebrot: in Memorium.”

The Sophisticates (a new music ensemble) perform at Real Artways for Zombie Cafe.

Robert Black leads the Hartt Bass Ensemble