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Music
Orchestra Revisited
For those who have fond memories of playing in the orchestra in middle school
and high school and would like to revisit those good old times, now’s
your chance! Meg Collins Stoop will direct an ensemble class with orchestral
music suited to the instrumentalists signed up to take the class. Students
will supply their own instruments and music stands, and will pay a music
fee of approx. $20 at the first class. Meg Collins Stoop has an M.A. in
music composition, is conductor of the Adesso Choral Society, and teaches
music theory at
the
Westport School of Music.
Please indicate your instrument on the registration form.
6 Sessions $71 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $36) + $ Mtls.
Wed., 4/23, 30; 5/7, 14, 21 & 28; 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.; ERMS
Learn to Play the Didgeridoo!
The didgeridoo is an ancient wind instrument from Australia. It is very easy
to play, no matter how old or young you are. It does not require any musical
skill. Playing the didgeridoo has many positive effects on your health. It
frees up your breathing. It makes your body feel alive through its vibration.
It reduces stress. It helps you center and calm down, just like meditation
does. Playing the didgeridoo is also the best preparation to playing brass
instruments like the trumpet and trombone. But the most important thing:
playing the didgeridoo is FUN. You may purchase a didgeridoo from the instructor
at class for $10. Taught by Brigitte Pohl-Knijff. Brigitte Pohl-Knijff
has a degree in Health Arts and Science and a Diplomate of the Institute
for Music and Health in New York, where she learned to play the didgeridoo
and how to use it for a healing purpose. She has taught many healing card
and didgeridoo workshops.
2 Sessions $24 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $12) + $ materials
Mon., 4/28 & 5/5; 8:00-9:30 p.m.; ERMS
America’s History Through Songs and Musicals, Part 2
History, music, and movies -- what could be more fun than seeing the history of the 20th century through its popular culture? In these three sessions, we will review the tragedies, triumphs, mood, fads, and trends in America from 1950 to 1970, through the great songs from movies, musicals, television, and records. This was a pivotal period in the history of the USA and its popular music - a time of both The Sound of Music and “The Sounds of Silence.” The dreams of the nation arereflected in movie musicals such as The Sound of Music and its counter culture is displayed in songs such as “The Sounds of Silence.” Come listen, learn, and sing along. Taught by Michael Garber. Taught by Michael Garber. Michael Garber,
PhD, is a theatre and film historian, lecturer on popular music, and a leader
of community music outreach programs.
3 Sessions $36 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $18)
Thur., 5/15, 22 & 29; 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Music Appreciation Workshop Series
Music is created for all the senses, most especially the soul. Experience this encapsulated workshop in Music Appreciation. It features satisfying explorations into the history, elements, and terms of music, with real-time exhibition of the spectrum of main-stream creation. Materials are heard in LP and CD stereo format, all discussed in the purpose and principal of aesthetics. Taught by Kenneth Lundquist, Jr. Kenneth Lundquist, Jr. is a musician, poet and small business marketing consultant who enjoys teaching and sharing his passion for music with others.
Price per Session $19 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $10)
All sessions meet at the Venus Building, 2nd floor
The Beatles to The Bee Gees; Thur., 5/1; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Gregorian Chant to Frank Sinatra; Thur., 5/8; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Online Music
Introduction to Online Music
Radio stations, music stores, live music performances, and music libraries
are online 24-7-365 and can provide instant access-legally-to millions of
current and out-of-print songs, artists, and albums. This course will explore
and compare popular song downloading services such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and
Yahoo Music Unlimited, some of which also offer unlimited streamed listening
for a monthly fee (imagine playing any of 1,000,000 songs for half the cost
of a music CD. Music streaming technology also puts most radio stations online,
so that you can listen to morning classical music in Seattle while eating
your lunch. If you have hesitated to adopt high-speed broadband internet
access, online music provides dramatic incentive.
2 hours $36 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $18)
Call 431-9995 for information.
Acting
Acting
This is a hands-on course in which participants will read and perform scenes from plays. They will discuss their characters with the teacher and receive suggestions and notes on their portrayals from him in the way that directors work with actors. The goal is for participants to convincingly portray their characters, and to feel comfortable performing before an audience. No memorization will be required unless desired by particular participants, but it will be encouraged to give students a fuller understanding of the total acting experience. Taught by Barry Corn. The teacher is an experienced actor and director.
8 Sessions $116 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $58) + $ Mtls.
Fri., 2/1, 8, 22, 29; 3/7, 14, 28 & 4/4; 2:45 to 4:45 p.m.; Venus Bldg.