Music and the Way It Makes Us Feel [In Person]

Music has been part of human culture since the dawn of civilization. We often turn to music in times of great happiness, sadness, and everything in between. Artists pour their emotions into music and that emotion transfers onto us listeners, impacting how we listen and how we view the world. In this class, we will be delving into different music genres each week, with each session culminating with a different live, in-person performance in class. We will be exploring the messages that different artists want to convey, the ways that music makes us feel, and what our own interpretation of the music is. We will be bringing in various artists from different musical backgrounds to not only play a piece but also to explain what the piece is about and how it makes them feel. We will also discuss different themes across genres and how these themes came about through their historical context. Join us in exploring different musical disciplines and discovering the ways that they can expand our horizons and help us enjoy life to its fullest.