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If you love music and want to gain a broader understanding of your favorite or a new genre, music enrichment classes are for you. These lecture-based classes let you explore music without having to play an instrument. Music enrichment classes offer the opportunity to refine listening skills, deepen your awareness of the intrinsic beauty of music, and explore the history, key figures, and the cultures from which it emerged. In a relaxed format, outstanding instructors lecture on various topics in Western music and guide explorations of music from different areas of the globe.
In the Division of Continuing Studies, we offer a variety of lecture-based classes for those who want to pursue a broader and deeper understanding of music. We strive to present the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors for these enrichment classes, whose professional experiences as scholars, historians, musicians, writers, teachers, and public speakers are sure to engage the musical mind.
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608-265-5629 or email: music@dcs.wisc.edu.
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Great Composer Series: Palestrina, Mozart, Dvorak, Respighi
Presented in a style light on jargon and rich in listening, this nine-week course is for anyone interested in learning more about the major composers of Western classical music. Come learn about and experience the lives and music of four great composers: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonin Dvorak, and Ottorino Respighi.
Instructor: Steve Kurr (MM in musicology, UW-Madison) has been teaching music courses for over a decade. Principal violist for the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra, he teaches orchestra and music history at Middleton High. Learn more about Steve Kurr in our instructor spotlight.
Monday, February 8-April 12, 7-8:30 pm (no class Mar 22) 1703 Middleton High School 2100 Bristol St, Middleton Enroll by Feb 1, 1.4 CEU, $126 Program #3758
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
Guitar Literature: Music of the Romantics
Focusing on music written for the guitar during the 19th century and into the early 20th century, this six-week course highlights the lives and music of some of the most important guitarist- composers of that time.
Instructor: Christopher Cramer (DMA), a classical guitarist, has an active career as a solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician. He teaches at Beloit College.
Monday, February 1-March 8, 8-9 pm Mills Music Library Conference Room, Memorial Library, 728 State Street Mall Enroll by Jan 26, 0.6 CEU, $84 Program #3745
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
Music Appreciation and Listening Development
This 10-week class introduces traditional Western music from medieval to modern, integrating non-Western music where appropriate, and popular music and its impact on musical globalization. We discuss musical examples within their historical, cultural, and social contexts. The curriculum uses a fascinating guidebook with audio CD to develop listening skills and an interactive Web site with fun learning tools. No prior knowledge of music expected.
Instructor: Matthew Kuhns performs with the Wisconsin Brass Quintet and Ars Ventus, an ensemble that explores the art of wind music through their national tours. He has performed with the Minnesota and St. Paul Chamber Orchestras.
Wednesday, January 20-March 24, 6-7:30 pm 2521 Humanities, 455 N Park St Enroll by Jan 13, 1.5 CEU, $140 Program #3743
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
Music Theory Basics II
Designed for those who have limited music-reading experience and knowledge of music, this eight-week course introduces basic music theory. It reviews standard pitch and rhythm notation, scales, chords, keys, clefs and time signatures, and continues with more practice and in-depth study. Although it is not a piano class, the piano is used as a tool for realizing concepts; no playing experience is expected.
Instructor: Chelcy Bowles (graduate degrees in music theory and music education) is professor of music and director of continuing education in music at UW-Madison. She has taught music to adults for more than 25 years and her research focuses on adult music learners.
Monday, March 1-April 26, 6-7:15 pm (no class Mar 29) 2561 Humanities, 455 N Park St Limit 12, Enroll by Feb 23, 1.2 CEU, $112 Program #3747
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
Opera Theater Excursion: Cavalli's Giasone (Chicago)
Join opera/early music expert John W. Barker on a trip to the Chicago Opera Theater for a matinee performance of Francesco Cavalli’s Giasone (1649). Cavalli was Monteverdi’s protege and successor as the master of 17th-century Venetian opera. Fee includes performance, round-trip chartered coach, and lecture en route. Dinner on your own at Navy Pier following the performance.
Instructor: John W. Barker is a UW-Madison emeritus professor of history specializing in medieval history, and a popular lecturer on opera and early music. He hosts WORT-FM’s “Musica Antiqua.”
Sunday, May 2, 11 am-11 pm Departure from Dutch Mill Park & Ride Hwy 12 & 18/Hwy 51 Limit 30, Enroll by Apr 2, 0.4 CEU, $125 Program #3768
To register: 608-263-6670 or e-mail music@dcs.wisc.edu.
Piano Tuning and Technology
In this 10-week class you learn the rudiments of tuning a piano and explore basic piano construction and maintenance. As time allows we may tackle some simple piano repairs. You should have a piano on which to practice tuning, and a laptop computer. Basic tool-list and textbook information are sent after you enroll.
Instructor: Baoli Liu is visiting assistant professor and head piano technician in the UW-Madison School of Music. He was formerly an associate professor of piano technology at Shenyang Conservatory of Music (China) and a visiting scholar at Univ. of Cincinnati.
Tuesday, February 2-April 13, 5-6:15 pm (no class Mar 30) 1501 Humanities (Piano Shop) 455 N Park St Limit 10, Enroll by Jan 26, 1.25 CEU $140, Program #3746
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
Studio Recording and Production
Study as a beginning recording engineer, producer, or artist, and learn how to physically and mentally translate musical ideas into sonic reality in this 10-week class. Learn the basics of recording and operating equipment such as a 64-input mixing console; 24/96 digital recording and editing software; 24-track, two-track, and dat tape machines; and all outboard gear. Learn to communicate artistically. See www.randysrecording.com to learn more.
Instructor: Randolph L. Green (BA, UW-Madison) has been a professional musician all his life. He’s spent 20 years on the road and another 20 as a recording engineer and producer of more than 300 albums at Randy’s Recording.
Tuesday, February 16-April 20, 7-9 pm Randy’s Recording, 4770 Gaston Cir Cottage Grove Limit 6, Enroll by Feb 9, 2.0 CEU, $170 Program #3742
To register call 608-262-2451, print and mail a registration form, or register online.
From Opera Classes (Instructor John W. Barker)
“The instructor’s knowledge of material and clarity and style of presentation were outstanding.” (Fall 2007)
“John Barker’s enthusiasm, delight, and knowledge … was truly exciting and delightful. Wonderful combination and balance of commentary and music.” (Mark Trewarthis. Spring 2008)
“The instructor was excellent and very passionate about the subject matter.” (Spring 2008)
From Great Composer Series Classes (Instructor Steve M. Kurr)
“The course was full of wonderful enthusiasm and excellent preparation. The instructor revealed a sincere love and dedication to the subject.”
“I have no musical background at all but enjoyed listening to classical music – very selectively. This course enables me to appreciate a much broader selection of differing styles, listening with a better understanding (limited though it may be). ‘Hungry’ for more knowledge! This course was fun and interesting!”
From Choral Music with Orchestra (Instructor Glen R. Klotz)
“The amount of material presented was superb, as was the enthusiasm of the instructor!” (Fall 2007)
“The subject matter was great – the composers led such interesting lives. Glen has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and a great dramatic flair. He’s a true storyteller!” (Betsy Hagens, Spring 2008)
The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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