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215 W. Michigan Ave. · Jackson, Michigan 49201 · (517) 782-3221 · Fax: (517) 782-3268 · Email: jso2007@jacksonsymphony.org
Stephen Osmond - Music Director
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It's New and It's for You!
Adult Music Education and Appreciation Classes at the JSO!
JSO MUSIC APPRECIATION 101 AND MORE!
Have you got questions? We’ve got answers!
Join us for five weeks of fascinating music discovery and discussion with Dr. Andrew Mead as we explore the topic, “Hearing vs. Listening, How to Get More Out of a Concert.”
When: Monday evenings, beginning April 26*, 2010. *due to unforeseen scheduling conflict Music Appreciation 101 will start one week later than originally advertised. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Where: JSO Weatherwax Hall, 215 W. Michigan Ave., downtown Jackson.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $50 per person (includes materials and all five classes)
Who Should Attend: Anyone who loves music and wants to enjoy concerts even more! Being able to read music is not necessary to enjoy this class.
To Register: Call 517.782.3221 Ext. 118 or sign up on line.
Class Summary: This series will enrich the enjoyment of music by drawing attention to what makes up what we are hearing when we listen closely. Have you ever considered Beethoven as a funny man? Historical research shows that when classical music was composed the audiences were very conscious of its details and how they compounded into a musical experience. Issues of expectation, surprise, humor, as well as awe and the sublime can be better understood when we know what to listen for.
- Session 1: I Know What You’re Hearing, But What Are You Listening To?
- Session 2: Can a Song Tell a Story If You Don’t Know The Words?
- Session 3: Where Have I Heard That Tune Before?
- Session 4: If Beethoven Were a Comedian, Would He Use a Rubber Chicken in His Act?
- Session 5: How Can I Tell That’s Mozart and Not Tchaikovsky Trying to Sound Like Mozart?
Dr. Andrew Mead is professor of Music Theory, University of Michigan. He is also a composer, church organist, member of the JSO Board of Directors and resident of Brooklyn.
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