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- Deconstructing Music In-Person
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Speaker: Flavio Chamis
Dates: 3/23/2026 - 4/20/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course will concentrate on exploring specific aspects of musical composition, exploring how composers establish formal structures to build their masterworks. At the same time, it will provide a comparative study between examples of different approaches to the exact same musical score, and how different artists insert their creative insights into the relatively strict framework provided by the composer.
This course will meet in person March 23, 30, April 6, 13, and 20. There is no class March 16.
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- Diva's Duet: An Examination of Women in Opera In-Person
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Speaker: Jim Cassaro
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 4/16/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course will engage with characters like the fiery and independent Carmen, Donizetti's vivacious Marie from La Fille du Régiment, and Puccini's enigmatic Princess Turandot, who wield immense power and agency. Conversely, we will delve into the lives of more submissive and sorrowful figures such as Donizetti's tragic Lucia from Lucia di Lammermoor, Mimì from La Bohème, and the betrayed Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly. The course will examine the historical and social contexts that influenced these representations, considering how the roles of women on stage reflected, challenged, or reinforced societal expectations of their time.
This course will meet in person March 19, 26, April 2, 9, and 16.
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- From Lyres to Synths: Evolution of Western Classical Music
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Speaker: Lauretta Werner Merriman
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 4/16/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course surveys Western classical music from antiquity to the modern era, exploring the following historical periods: Antiquity, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. Members will examine defining musical characteristics of each era and how they reflect cultural, political, and intellectual shifts in Western history. Emphasis is placed on critical listening and historical context to support a deeper appreciation of classical music’s influence and evolution. Members will be invited to listen to musical recordings outside of class.
This course will meet in person March 19, 26, April 2, 9, and 16.
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- Great Musical Conductors Online
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Speaker: Raymond Uy
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/13/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
This course surveys many distinguished musical conductors. Participants will learn about the historical backgrounds, philosophies, rehearsal techniques, conducting styles, and musical impacts of legendary figures such as Toscanini, Bernstein, von Karajan, Davis, Dudamel, and more. Through video analysis, listening activities, and class discussions, members will examine how each conductor shaped their orchestras, interpreted major works, and influenced the course of classical music.
This course will meet online March 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13.
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- The Rom-Com, Part 1: Screwball Comedies
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Speaker: Steven Cherry
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Within the broader genre of romantic comedies, certain films stand out for their zany premises and hairbrained plots. We call these screwball comedies, and they go back at least to the 1930s. Many people assume they did not outlive the 1940s. In fact, as this course will demonstrate, screwball comedies are still being made and enjoyed. We will look at two early screwball comedies, then jump forward to 1982, and end with two from 2010.
Please Note: The movies are available on streaming services for $4 or less. Students will watch them in advance.
This course will meet online March 17, 24, 31, April 7, and 14.
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- Shakespeare's Measure for Measure: Interpretations In-Person
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Speaker: Kathleen George
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/13/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
In this course, we will first examine the text and a traditional production before delving into recent productions and “inspired by” adaptations. How does this uniquely toned and difficult play continue to attract and challenge audiences? Content includes teleplays, filmed productions, and films.
This course will mee in person March 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13.
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- Spies Like Us: Exploring Espionage in Five Popular Films In-Person
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Speaker: David Shifren
Dates: 3/20/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
What makes spy films such a mainstay of popular cinema? Someone assumes a secret identity, masquerades as someone else in a high-stakes battle between good and evil, and whips audiences into a frenzy of suspense. What is not to like? We will screen and discuss films about Cold War spycraft, reality inspired political capers, and clever, often hilarious send-ups of the genre. Movies will include Goldfinger, Marathon Man, True Lies, The Lives of Others, and Argo.
This course will meet in person March 20, 27, April 3, 10, and 17.
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- Stars and the History of the Movie Musical, Part 2 Online
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Speaker: Sam Caponegro
Dates: 3/20/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Lena Horne, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, and Hugh Jackman are some of the stars we will watch and discuss as we travel through the history of movie musicals. Our lectures will include the great musical Broadway adaptations of the 1950s, the lavish Roadshow musicals of the 1960s and 1970s, and conclude with the movie musicals of today.
This course will meet online March 20, 27, April 3, 10, and 17.
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