The Hartt School’s Régulo Stabilito Named Conductor of Connecticut Youth Symphony

Stabilito has served since 2025 as director of Orchestras and assistant professor of Orchestra Studies and Conducting at the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music. He is world-renowned for his dynamic leadership, dedication to the Latin American repertoire, and firm belief in music's transformative power.

"I am excited to welcome Régulo Stabilito to our Large Ensemble program," said Rachel Lloyd-Taylor, HCD's director of Music Programs. "I believe his passion for the performing arts and education will be impactful for not only Connecticut Youth Symphony, but also our growing community of young artists."

A passionate educator and advocate for music's social impact, Stabilito's teaching roles include stints at Appalachian State University and Lee University in Tennessee. He has led youth orchestras across the Americas and Europe.

"He is an outstanding musician and conductor," said Emmett Drake, chair of Large Ensembles at HCD. "I'm looking forward to watching the orchestra's continued growth under his leadership."

Stabilito began his conducting career in his native Venezuela with the Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, and the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra, among others. In 2022 he became the music director and conductor of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, leading the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and overseeing the artistic development of the Oak Ridge Chorus and Chamber Music Series. He has also appeared as guest and cover conductor with ensembles such as the Knoxville Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and Washington Philharmonic.

Established more than 100 years ago, The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) seeks to deliver high quality, authentic performance opportunities for all. HCD offers 15 innovative large instrumental ensembles and more than 30 small ensembles. Led by distinguished ensemble directors and coaches, students receive rigorous training in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Community partners include: The Hartford Symphony, The Boys and Girls Club of Hartford, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Watkinson School, Musical Club of Hartford, and The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz.

Students interested in working with Régulo Stabilito should audition during HCD's Placement Day, on June 7th at the Fuller Music Building at the University of Hartford. For more information, click below.