Series: Lifelong Learning | Arizona Musicfest

Coffee & Classics Coffee & Classics: The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky) Tchaikovsky

Tuesday, Dec. 5 2023

Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!

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Music & Muffins Music & Muffins: Your Holiday Favorites

Tuesday, Dec. 12 2023

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Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!

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Coffee & Classics Coffee & Classics: The Nutcracker Suite (Ellington) Ellington/Strayhorn

Tuesday, Dec. 19 2023

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Based on Tchaikovsky's 1892 piece of the same name, jazz legends Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn penned their own jazz-inspired interpretations in this album released in 1960 (As an aside, here we are 63 years after Ellington's release, which was only 68 years after Tchaikovsky's premiere!). Join us as we explore how this entire work demonstrates not only the brilliant orchestration skills of Ellington and Strayhorn, but also Tchaikovsky's melodic genius that allowed his music to transcend genres. The album, complete with the score, can be listened to below!

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Music & Muffins Music & Muffins: Musical Theatre Showstoppers

Wednesday, Jan. 3 2024

Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!

Masters of Musical Theatre Masters of Musical Theatre: What Makes a Great Performance? with Josh Condon & Friends

Wednesday, Jan. 9 2024

Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!

Coffee & Classics Coffee & Classics: My Homeland (Dvořák) Dvořák

Wednesday, Jan. 10 2024

Details coming soon!

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Celebrating the Great American Songbook Celebrating the Great American Songbook with Nicole Pesce

Thursdays, Jan. 11, Mar. 14, & Apr. 11 at 10am

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Explore the works of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Eubie Blake and Hazel Scott.

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Rock n' Roll Through the Decades Chuck Berry: Hail Hail Rock n’ Roll with Vinnie Bruno

Monday, Jan. 15 2024

Instructor: Vinnie Bruno

John Lennon said it best “If you were going to give rock n’ roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.”

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Music & Muffins Music & Muffins: Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

Wednesday, Jan. 17 2024

Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!

Recording Innovations with the Beatles with Jorge Costa

Thursday, Jan. 18 2024

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Jorge Costa reviews the innovations in studio recording of the Beatles.

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Rhapsody in Depth, Part 1 with Matthew Kasper

Tuesday, Jan. 23 2024

Instructor: Matthew Kasper

January 23, Part 1 February 6, Part 2 February 20, Part 3

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Coffee & Classics Coffee & Classics: The Grave of Couperin (Ravel) Ravel

Wednesday, Jan. 24 2024

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Details coming soon!

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UNION32 presents UNION32: The Beatles Reimagined

Thursday, Jan. 25 2024

Enjoy intimate late-morning jazz with Valley Jazz Quintet Union32!

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Music & Muffins Music & Muffins: Discourse on Doo-wop

Wednesday, Jan. 31 2024

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Rock n' Roll Through the Decades The Sixties: The British Invasion with Vinnie Bruno

Thursday, Feb. 1 2024

Instructor: Vinnie Bruno

The phenomenon of the rise of the British pop and rock acts that invaded our shores in the 60’s

Henry Mancini with Dr. Christopher Norby, ASU

Fridays, Feb. 2, 9, & 16 2024

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Norby

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A three-part lecture series covering the music of Henry Mancini, inspired by "Moon River & Me."

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Rhapsody in Depth, Part 2 with Matthew Kasper

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Instructor: Matthew Kasper

January 23, Part 1 February 6, Part 2 February 20, Part 3

Masters of Musical Theatre Masters of Musical Theatre: Operetta, Revue, & The Jukebox Musical with Brian DeMaris

Tuesday, Feb. 13 2024

Participate in a lively exploration of a wide range of musical genres in this music-listening club. Gather with fellow music lovers to discover new music, learn in-depth about old favorites, and share your own must-know pieces!