Swing University Winter 2018 Schedule
The Life and Legacy of Benny Goodman
Taught by Loren Schoenberg
6 nights: January 31, February 5, 14, 21, 26, March 7
6:30–8:30pm
Irene Diamond Education Center (IDEC)
$150.00
One of the most beloved artists in American history, the “King of Swing” was many things: a virtuoso clarinetist who broke ground in pop, jazz, and classical styles; a visionary bandleader whose efforts and innovations helped reshape the big band sound in the 1930s; a fighter for racial equality who integrated his bands decades before other public institutions integrated; and so much more. Master musician and teacher Loren Schoenberg—a longtime associate and friend to Goodman—brings you into the life and world of this extraordinary figure.
Read Loren Schoenberg’s biography
Jazz 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz
Taught by Seton Hawkins
8 nights: February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30-8:30pm
Irene Diamond Education Center (IDEC)
$226.00
Do you love jazz and want to learn more about it? Join us for one of today’s best introductions to our nation’s greatest art form! In Jazz 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz, we’ll help you develop your ears to hear the many details and intricacies that make this music so endlessly fascinating and guide you through the history and development of the styles. Instructor and Swing University curator Seton Hawkins will provide your introduction to jazz; no musical knowledge is required.
Jazz 201: A Fan’s Guide to Jazz
Taught by Ben Young
8 nights: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:30–8:30pm
Irene Diamond Education Center (IDEC)
$226.00
You know Louis Armstrong, but how about King Oliver? You know that the big bands got bigger, but do you know why? You know about Miles Davis, but do you know just how many styles of jazz he helped invent? If you want to take your knowledge and passion to the next level, sign up for Jazz 201: A Fan’s Guide to Jazz and discover new depths to the music you love while encountering another world of artists and styles.