What you will learn
See below for more information on each class.
Flutes of the World
March 3-24
Bloomingdale’s own Tereasa Payne invites you to explore how flutes are used around the world to communicate, connect, and create a sense of belonging. Experience the world through fresh ears with this dynamic, interactive workshop series.
Música Americana: Alternative Repertoire South of the Rio Grande
April 7-28
A practical workshop exploring a broad range of Latin American repertoire.
Contemporary Music of East Asia
May 5-26
Explore the many contributions that East Asian composers have contributed to developments in twentieth-century music, as well as how Asian aesthetics, sensibility, and musical structures have in turn influenced the work of western composers. This lecture series offers a survey of select composers with listening examples to be discussed in depth.
Flutes of the World
MARCH 3-24, 2021
The first flute was heard 43,000 years ago. Our ancestors went on to create flutes across generations, cultures, and continents—in every imaginable shape and size. Participants will survey this broad tradition through lecture, discussion, and performance demonstrations.
Música Americana: Alternative Repertoire South of the Rio Grande
APRIL 7-28, 2021
In this four-week online workshop, participants will dive into diverse Latin American repertoire, particularly folk and Afro-influenced music. We will explore its background, historic significance, and musical challenges through interactive workshops, performances, and discussions.
Contemporary Music of East Asia
MAY 5-26, 2021
Participants will discover music written by a few extraordinary contemporary composers from East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea): Chou Wen-chung, Tan Dun, Toru Takemitsu, Toshiro Mayuzumi, Isang Yun, Unsuk Chin, Du Yun, as well as western composers such as Claude Debussy, Benjamin Britten, John Cage, Henry Cowell, and John Zorn whose works are inspired by eastern culture and music.
The Music of Our Students
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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.
