Beyond Beethoven: A Thousand Years of Music

Why listen to music written centuries ago, decades ago, or weeks ago? What makes some music classic while other music is long forgotten? How do composers and performers decide what they want music to say? Featuring a wide menu of music from the Middle Ages to Mozart, Bach to bebop, Haydn to hip-hop and more, this class goes beyond a traditional music appreciation course to explore the experiences of creating, performing, interpreting, conducting, improvising, and listening to music in different genres. All generations welcome — no previous listening or playing experience necessary!