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MUSIC:EXPLORING JAZZ: Wednesdays 11.30 - 12.35 A history of jazz from its origins pre 1900 to the present day, MUSIC: HISTORIC SINGERS Thursdays fortnightly, 12.40 - 13.45 An opportunity to hear the great artists of the past from opera, operetta, lieder, music hall etc. MUSIC: JAZZ -THE SOUND OF SURPRISE Tuesdays fortnightly 15.00 - 16.05 The period covered will be about 1925 - 1960 and will highlight the great talents and artistry of its players. MUSIC: JAZZ ON A MONDAY AFTERNOON Mondays 14.00 - 15.05 If you don’t know the ODJB from the AACM come and learn about music from the whole of jazz’s history. MUSIC: JUST JAZZ Wednesdays 15.00 - 16.05 Jazz appreciation group. Listening to a varied selection of my old vinyl records and some CDs.. MUSIC: LIGHT CLASSICAL Thursdays fortnightly 12.40 - 13.45 Exploring light classical music such as that of Offenbach, the Strauss family—and even Bach and Sidney Baynes! MUSIC: PERSPECTIVES IN OPERA A Mondays, fortnightly 15.10—16.15 and B Tuesdays, fortnightly 11.30 - 12.45 Exploring perspectives in opera, examining well-known as well as neglected operatic gems MUSIC:RECORDER GROUP Wednesdays 10.10 - 11.10 Many of us learned the recorder at school—now you can have another go! Some recorders provided or bring your own. MUSIC: SHOSTAKOVICH Mondays fortnightly 15.10 - 16.15 The symphonies. A towering figure of 20th century music, Shostakovich's symphonies reflect a lifelong struggle with the Soviet Union. MUSIC: SINGING FOR PLEASURE Fridays 10.25 - 11.45 A choral group. Work ranging from folk songs and madrigals to operatic and oratorio choruses. Experience not necessary. MUSIC WORKSHOP Thursdays 18.30 - 21.00 String Chamber Music Workshop. We meet to play quartets or occasionally quintets etc.- Haydn, Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms – or even Shostakovich. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Mondays 15.10 - 16.15 How we relate to others, life in general and ourselves; more introspection and fun than you have had since you were an adolescent. PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIND Autumn Term Tuesdays 10.20 - 11 25 Philosophical issues relating to the nature of consciousness. PLAY-READING Wednesdays 14.00 - 15.30 A group for people who love the theatre and enjoy reading parts. No experience needed. A chance at being an actor for an hour. PLAY-READING: WORLD PLAY READING Mondays 13.30 - 16.15 The group chooses from a variety of the best plays from around the world to read aloud. POETRY GROUP Thursdays 10.10 - 11.25 We decide on a theme for each week and members bring a poem for reading and discussion. POETRY: OF TEARS AND LAUGHTER Thursdays 15.00 - 16.05 Each week we will look at 2 or 3 poems from the huge and magnificent canon of English poetry from Donne to Heany. PRESENTING POETRY Tuesdays 13.50 - 14.55 We present poems ‘on a theme’ e.g. the seasons, children—followed by a brief discussion. POLITICS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS A Thursdays 12.40 - 13.45 A discussion group with members giving their views on subjects introduced by the coordinators. POLITICS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS B Wednesdays 10.20 - 11.25 Members of the class decide what is to be discussed each week from newspaper cuttings etc. POLITICS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS C Wednesdays 11.30 - 12.35 A discussion group run by members on a topical subject agreed in advance.
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Music - learn to play the recorder |
