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- Igor Stravinsky: His Life and His Music
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Igor Stravinsky was one of the 20th century's most astonishing musical innovators. During a career spanning more than 60 years, he repeatedly surprised audiences by reinventing his musical style, from Russian fairy tales and lush ballets to elegant neoclassical works and powerful sacred music. At the core of his achievement stands The Rite of Spring whose Paris premiere provoked one of the most famous incidents in music history. Each class will combine Robert Greenberg's engaging (and humorous) lectures with performances and video excerpts from some of the world's finest musicians and dance companies. We will also hear insights from conductors and teachers who will help us listen.
This class does not meet September 29 or October 6.
This class from OLLI at Rochester Institute of Technology will be recorded. Osher at RIT recordings can take up to a week after the class meeting to become available.
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- Jug Band Music
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"Jug Band: a band that uses primitive or improvised instruments (such as jugs, washboards and kazoos) to play blues, jazz, and folk music" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). We'll gather once a week to explore the history of jug bands, and to sing and play jug band songs. This class is less about musicianship, and more about exploring the roots of this great American art form. We'll listen to 1920s and 1930s recordings, and trace jug band influences on modern day music. Then we'll recreate some old-time music!
Although experienced acoustic players are encouraged, you don't have to be a musician to be part of this endeavor. Bring acoustic string instruments, rhythm instruments, and a jug if you have one; or just bring yourself. There will be a basket of rhythm instruments, a bag of kazoos, and a few additional items to use.
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- Playing Guitar at Beginning Level 2 and Singing Along
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This class is for people who already know how to play the A-G chords. We play and sing 3-, 4-, and 5-chord songs by musicians from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. The class is mostly to practice feeling comfortable with playing guitar while singing. There is some instruction on more advanced guitar playing. Bring a guitar, ukulele, or other stringed instrument, or you're welcome to come just to sing along with the class. A music stand and battery-operated tuner are recommended.
This class meets every other week.
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- Sing Gospel Music
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Sing and/or play popular gospel songs. Bring your voice, guitar, violin, cello, harmonica, squeeze box, or other instrument and join a group of people singing and playing for fun. This is not meant to be religious. It's just a place to enjoy great music. Join us!
This class meets every other week.
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- Spanish Songs
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Join us to learn to sing songs in Spanish. Lyrics and audio files will be provided to help you learn. In class, we will review song lyrics and sing along to recordings. The option is available for any class member to play or sing the music live in class.
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- Tuesday Tunes
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You may choose to attend this hybrid class in person or online. The Zoom link will be provided to all registered participants.
Start your Tuesday with music and songs. Join us in a fun, informal sing-along. Bring your voices and/or musical instruments. The operative word is "fun." If you like music, you will like this class. All levels welcome!
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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