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Osher Online: The Magic Behind Film Scores: The Role of Music in Great Movies – Part II   

Continue your journey into how music becomes the emotional engine of film. This is a celebration for film lovers who want to experience how music shapes story, character, and unforgettable moments. Explore how instrumental scores and songs with lyrics work together to drive narrative, define identity, and capture cultural shifts. Focus on films where songs take center stage, from iconic franchise themes to pop- and rock-driven storytelling. Spanning genres and eras, you’ll see how composers, songwriters, and performers expand the language of film music. Click here for a promo video.

Please note: Part I is not a pre-requisite for this course.

Required: Complete Osher Online opt-in form after you enroll to provide OLLI at UNF with permission to share select details (your name, email address) with Northwestern University. NU requires those details to provide you with access to the course

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