Thursday November 5, 2009
American Improvisations - Music, Mallets and More with Dan Johnson, Ph.D., music
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Cost of Event
$39 members; $59 non-members
--Register by Nov. 1
The course focuses on a user-friendly approach to improvising and listening to music. Using mallets and other percussion instruments, learn fundamental musical elements and create your own music while working in small and large groups. Develop listening skills by focusing on a variety of American composers in both classical and popular styles. No prior musical experience is necessary, but some familiarity with and an interest in music are recommended.
Johnson is the assistant chair of the music department, teaching courses in music education, music technology and the Honors Scholars Program. He is a multi-instrumentalist with more than a dozen years of teaching experience. A frequent presenter at regional, national and international conferences, Johnson has published frequent articles in the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Contributions to Music Education, The International Journal of the Humanities, The International Tuba and Euphonium Association Journal, The Kindermusik Educators Journal, The Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association Journal, The Queensland Kodaly News and on-line at Musicstaff.com. The third edition of his textbook, Musical Explorations: Fundamentals through Experience, is published by Kendall-Hunt.
Ticket Sales Location
UNCW Public Service & Continuing Studies
5051 New Centre Drive,
Suite 107
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-962-3195
For more information please contact the PSCS Registrar at 910-962-3195
Website https://aceweb.uncw.edu/CourseStatus.awp?~~10BMUS1150
