The 2008/2009 Jane Hanson Productions season will offer tantalizing opportunities for students, educators, performers, and American Idols to increase their level of joy and excellence through the performing arts. That's right, it's not just a mission, it's a slogan! Jane Hanson Productions will be teaming up with the Northampton Community Music Center, the Pioneer Valley Ballet, the Academy of Music, the Chamber Music Series at Wistariahurst Museum, and the Pioneer Valley Symphony. Please read this entire newsletter (875k pdf), cover-to-cover, lovingly dog-earing pages as you go, to find out more.

I look forward to making music with, or at least near, all of you.

- Jane Hanson

 2009 Summer Musical Theater Intensive

December 31st discount extended to January 10, 2009! Download the registration form here (pdf)

A fun and exciting program where young people can develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills in a supportive environment under the guidance of renowned performers, directors, and choreographers.

"This is for anyone who wants to change from talented to skilled."
- Lucas Fitzpatrick, S.M.T.I. participant

The 2008 Summer Musical Theater Intensive for teens, affectionately referred to as the S.M.T.I., or "Smitty", was well attended and wildly successful. View last year's SMTI brochure (page 1, page 2) and program schedule and faculty information.

Check back after February 25th, 2009 for details about the 2009 Summer Musical Theater Intensive.

Take advantage of early bird savings! Download the registration form here (pdf)

 2009 Summer Vocal Music Academy

December 31st discount extended to January 10, 2009! Download the registration form here (pdf)

A program where exceptional high-school singers can improve their singing and musicianship under the guidance of professional faculty in an atmosphere of fun and friendship.

"I feel like this program has really helped me to unlock the power of my voice."
- Maria Yeskie, S.V.M.A. participant

The 2008 Summer Vocal Music Academy for teens (yup, that works out to S.V.M.A., pronounced "Svuh-maaaahhhh") was an amazing experience. Solfege Bowl 2008 was a ruthless, brutal battle to the death: Congratulations to The Spinach Slaying Water Wall-E's of Ms. Hanson's Closet, winners of the team competition, and A.J. Berube, winner of the individual competition.

See what you missed - download last year's S.V.M.A. brochure (page 1, page 2) and program schedule and faculty information.

Check back after February 25th, 2009 for details about the 2009 Summer Vocal Music Academy.

Take advantage of early bird savings! Download the registration form here (pdf)