Music
From rock 'n' roll to opera, discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between music, society and ideas. Whether you want to delve into music appreciation and learn from the masters, or make music for yourself, you will find a beautiful music class that is just right for you.
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Music and Art for Christmastide: Sacred and Secular Contexts
<p>Christmas has many facets; these have been reflected in the great variety of music and art created for the festival, both sacred and secular. In this presentation we will explore outstanding
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An Evening with Handel
<p>Listening to Handel’s Messiah is a great tradition of Christmas! Spend an evening exploring the life and music of this magnificent composer, with a special focus on his most famous choral
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World Music - Journey the Silk Road
<p>Travel back in time to the ancient Silk Road, where cross-cultural exchange between traders resulted in musical interactions between distinct cultures. In this course, we will discover the musical
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Guitar for Beginners - A Fun and Easy Way to Learn
<p>There’s emerging evidence that learning to play a musical instrument is good for your physical health: it improves posture, hand-eye coordination, etc. It’s also good for your mental health:
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Guitar for Beginners - A Fun and Easy Way to Learn
<p>There’s emerging evidence that learning to play a musical instrument is good for your physical health: it improves posture, hand-eye coordination, etc. It’s also good for your mental health:
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Music Inspired by Stories
<p>Everyone loves stories and composers are no exception. The result is that myths, legends, folklore and literature are translated into wordless music which appeals to us on another level. Symphonies
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Strike a Chord 1: Piano Playing for the Absolute Beginner
<p>A perfect course for the absolute beginner who has always been curious about what playing the piano entails. Here we will uncover the notes on the piano, why middle C is so important, how to
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Strike a Chord 2: Piano Playing for the Confident Beginner
<p>This course is the natural step-up from being an absolute beginner. We will learn about piano music notation and how to apply it . Bass and treble clef music will be our focus for both left and
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Jump on the Ukulele Band Wagon
<p>Be the Big Kahuna at your next beach party with your newly acquired ukulele skills. The ukulele is fun, it's easy, small and inexpensive. Learn to perform your favourite songs from any era or style
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Music Theory for P Platers: Intermediate Level
<p>This course is designed to expand and consolidate your knowledge on major and minor scales, enharmonic equivalents, the circle of 5th's and the use of double sharps and flats. Rhythmic passages and
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The Experimental Tradition
<p>This course will examine the notion of "experimental music" as initially exemplified by the work of such composers as John Cage, Christian Wolff and Cornelius Cardew before going on to look at
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