A Free Adult Program for Libraries

 

Music to Your Ears

An Interactive Program for Learning More About Music
Presented by Dr. Sy Brandon, Professor Emeritus
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Author of "A Composer's Guide to Understanding Music"

Description

During this one-hour presentation, Dr. Brandon involves his audience in the listening process by explaining about the importance of unity and variety in music. The audience will participate with several activities designed to increase their understanding of how music is created. Listening examples from classical music and jazz will be utilized.

Accolades

Jay Krush, Faculty, Boyer College of Music, Temple University writes, "As a speaker, Dr. Brandon is articulate, energetic and full of fascinating, clearly voiced ideas. He is a natural teacher and has the rare ability to make complex musical ideas comprehensible and entertaining to musicians (whether professionals, students, or amateurs) and to the general public and students, as well."

Robert Levy, Professor Emeritus (Director of Bands), Lawrence University (1979-04) writes,
"Sy Brandon's 'A Composer's Guide to Understanding Music' is a wonderful and provocative 'hands-on' assessment of a subject often viewed as too technical. Readers learn step by step HOW to listen and WHAT to listen FOR in a musical work. There is clarity in Brandon's compilation and the accompanying CD of short musical examples from works by the author/composer clearly illustrates all the topics in the text point by point.
      More than simply another text on composing, the reader's fascination is propelled forward by the author's enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Highly recommended!"


Additional Information

Minimum Audience Size – 10
Equipment Needed – CD player
Dr. Brandon will bring copies of his book for signing and sale.