Going Down the Housatonic: An Exploration of a Charles Ives Song

Enjoy a general introduction to iconoclast American composer Charles Ives along with a more in-depth look at his fascinating song, "The Housatonic at Stockbridge." Consideration will be given to both Robert Underwood Johnson's poem, "Ode to the Housatonic at Stockbridge" and Ives' music, albeit in a non-technical manner. The presentation will combine lecture and discussion formats.