Music, Noise, or a Little of Both: Music Appreciation

Music, Nosie, or a Little of Both: Music Appreciation

Program Description:
This music appreciation class welcomes music enthusiasts to the art of listening to great orchestral music. The focus will be on learning the different sections of instruments found in the orchestra. You'll learn the difference between the family of instruments and the variations contained in each. After we learn about the instruments, we'll focus on the silent musician at the front of the orchestra, the conductor. You'll get a brief history of the conductor and learn what it is that makes the conductor the highest-paid musician who doesn't make a sound.

Presenter Bio:
Harry Nugent-Patten has a bachelor's degree in music education, a Master's in Secondary Education, and another in Educational Administration. He is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, specializing in database management and web design. Harry was a string music teacher in the City of Detroit for 21 years. He was also a professional French Horn player for 25 years. Harry was lucky enough to be on stage with many famous musicians, including Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, and Yanni to name just a few. He also played in many Broadway shows at two major theaters in Detroit. He moved to the desert in 1999 and taught middle school band for two years, followed by nine years in the technology department for Desert Sands Unified School District teaching teachers and administrators how to use technology in their jobs, as well as being a webmaster for the district. He is currently enjoying his well-deserved retirement.

This is a Learning in Retirement (LIR) program.  To learn more about LIR, click on the image below.