- FOR AGES18-Up years
- CLASSLecture Class
- LENGTH4 weeks
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.
BAROQUE MASTERWORKS | OCT 5 - OCT 26
In this course we will explore some of the greatest musical works from the Baroque period including J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos and Saint Matthew Passion, Handel’s concerti grossi and operas, Élisabeth Jacqet de La Guerre’s harpsichord works, and the keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti. Join us for an exciting exploration of this rich period in music history.
CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS | NOV 9 - DEC 7
How did Beethoven compose his Fifth Symphony? What was the inspiration for Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute? Why do we call Haydn the father of the string quartet and the symphony? This course will answer some of those questions as we discover the inner workings of these great classical musical masterpieces.
ROMANTIC MASTERWORKS | JAN 4 - JAN 25
The 19th century produced some of the most passionate and virtuosic masterpieces in music history. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation of Chopin’s beautiful piano music, Brahms’ monumental symphonies, Verdi’s grand operas, and Clara Schumann’s intimate chamber music. Join us for this enriching exploration of the great Romantics.
BAROQUE MASTERWORKS
OCT 5 - 26
In this course we will explore some of the greatest musical works from the Baroque period including J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos and Saint Matthew Passion, Handel’s concerti grossi and operas, Élisabeth Jacqet de La Guerre’s harpsichord works, and the keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti. Join us for an exciting exploration of this rich period in music history.
CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS
NOV 9 - DEC 7
How did Beethoven compose his Fifth Symphony? What was the inspiration for Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute? Why do we call Haydn the father of the string quartet and the symphony? This course will answer some of those questions as we discover the inner workings of these great classical musical masterpieces.
ROMANTIC MASTERWORKS
JAN 4 - 25
The 19th century produced some of the most passionate and virtuosic masterpieces in music history. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation of Chopin’s beautiful piano music, Brahms’ monumental symphonies, Verdi’s grand operas, and Clara Schumann’s intimate chamber music. Join us for this enriching exploration of the great Romantics.
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.
