Classes For Adults
Online Music Appreciation Series
Bloomingdale Resident Teaching Artist, Marc Peloquin, leads a series of 4-week music courses designed to give students a basic understanding of music and inspire an appreciation for music through a variety of musical styles.
Note: This is an online only course.
What you will learn
Each class in this lecture series will feature live demonstrations of musical concepts, discussion, and recorded listening examples. These courses will give you tools and context to better appreciate the magical world of music. Classes meet weekly on Thursday evenings and each four-week section can be taken alone or in conjunction with the rest of the series.
Impressions of France
MARCH 5 - 26
This course will explore some of the most imaginative music from France. Participants will engage with music ranging from the 17th century to the great masters of the 20th century, including Debussy and Ravel. We will also listen to some of the famous interpreters of French song, including the great Édith Piaf. Join us for a musical tour of France!
GERMAN SOUNDSCAPE
APRIL 30 - MAY 21
This course will explore sublime and groundbreaking works of German music. Participants will engage with some of the most important composers of Western music including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Strauss—a wonderful way to become more acquainted with these masters and the brilliant interpreters who have brought their music to life.
ECHOES OF AMERICA
MAY 28 - JUNE 18
This course will explore some of the most creative musical figures in American history from George Gershwin to Aaron Copland, as well as masterpieces from the American musical theater. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation for American music and its far-reaching influence around the world.
IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCE
MAR 5 - 26
This course will explore some of the most imaginative music from France. Participants will engage with music ranging from the 17th century to the great masters of the 20th century, including Debussy and Ravel. We will also listen to some of the famous interpreters of French song, including the great Édith Piaf. Join us for a musical tour of France!
GERMAN SOUNDSCAPES
APR 30 - MAY 21
This course will explore sublime and groundbreaking works of German music. Participants will engage with some of the most important composers of Western music including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Strauss—a wonderful way to become more acquainted with these masters and the brilliant interpreters who have brought their music to life.
ECHOES OF AMERICA
MAY 28 - JUN 18
This course will explore some of the most creative musical figures in American history from George Gershwin to Aaron Copland, as well as masterpieces from the American musical theater. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation for American music and its far-reaching influence around the world.
MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.
