Courses
Music Appreciation Courses
Explore music through listening, history, and interpretation.
Develop a deeper understanding of music by exploring composers, styles, and musical structures across different periods and traditions. Learn how to listen more critically and appreciate the cultural and historical context of the music you hear.
Atonalism, Alienation & Appeasement
Atonalism, Alienation & Appeasement
<p>If 20th-century classical music has ever felt daunting, this course offers a clear and engaging way in. You’ll encounter major shifts in musical style: from the end of Romanticism to atonality,
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The Great Puccini
The Great Puccini
<p>Puccini’s operas, including La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot and Tosca, remain among the most frequently performed and best loved in the world. This study day explores the life and music of a
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
<p>Test your knowledge of the music, films and cultural moments that defined the 1960s and 1970s. This lively quiz night celebrates popular culture through friendly competition, shared memories and
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Eric Clapton: A Life in Music
Eric Clapton: A Life in Music
<p>Discover the extraordinary career of Eric Clapton, one of the most influential guitarists in modern music. This engaging session traces his journey from early blues roots to global fame.</p>
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Music and the Great Cities of Europe
Music and the Great Cities of Europe
<p>Take a musical journey through four of Europe's great cultural centres. Beginning in Reformation-era Magdeburg, explore the music of Gallus Dressler and his contemporaries before travelling to
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How to Read Music (Sort Of)
How to Read Music (Sort Of)
<p>Reading music may seem mysterious, but understanding the basics is easier than many people think. This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of Western music notation, helping
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The Magnificent Handel
The Magnificent Handel
<p>"Handel is the greatest, ablest composer that ever lived" said Beethoven of the composer best-known for his choral music. In his own time Handel was known as a German who wrote Italian operas for
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Dance Craze USA: Dances of the 50s and 60s
Dance Craze USA: Dances of the 50s and 60s
<p>The 1950s and 1960s saw an explosion of dance crazes that transformed popular culture and reflected profound social change. This course explores the music, personalities and dance styles that
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The Christmas Season in Music and Art
The Christmas Season in Music and Art
<p>Celebrate the Christmas season through a rich exploration of music and art inspired by the Nativity and the festive tradition. This presentation features highlights from the acclaimed O Holy Night
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A Short History of Western Music: From Chant to Today