Program Details
Course Description
From the hip classics of West Side Story to the romantic teens of Motown; from the profound ramblings of Arlo to the insights of Sondheim; from the laid-back Jackson Brown to the spectaculars of Bocell and Shakira, songwriters, musicians and singers tell our story in song. This series will examine the work, biographies, and enduring importance of these musical artists, with videos and excerpts from feature films, live performances, and a few surprises.Lectures
- The Wisdom: Leonard Bernstein, Arlo Guthrie
- The Motown Women: The Marvelettes, Supremes, Martha & Gladys
- The Wordsmiths: Stephen Sondheim, Jackson Brown
- The Next Wave: Andrea Bocelli, Shakira
Course Info
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Date: Wednesdays, August 25; September 1, 22, 29
- Location: Friedberg Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Building
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Fees:
Member - $60
Non-member - $80
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $25.
About the Instructor
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Rod MacDonald has 21 songs in the Smithsonian Folkways collection and 14 solo albums, including his 2023 Rants And Romance. He performs in festivals, concerts, and clubs and throughout North America, Europe, solo and with the bands Big Brass Bed and Rod MacDonald & The Humdingers. He was named Best Local Acoustic Performer by New Times and one of the "10 Magnificent Musicians of Palm Beach County" by The Palm Beach Post. Previous Music Americana courses include "The Birth of Rock & Roll," "The Great American Songbook," and "Mastery of the Art."
Recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Faculty Award