Basics of Listening at Ryerson

My warm and encouraging piano teacher, Peter Mose, teaches a course at the Life Institute at Ryerson called Basics of Listening. The Life Institute has fabulous courses, generally but not exclusively for seniors, for a very reasonable price. Check it out - if you're in Toronto and free on Mondays, this is guaranteed to knock your ears off.
Getting Inside Classical Music, Opus 7: Basics of Listening  
NEWback to topJ. S. Bach or Erik Satie? Handel or Grieg? Vivaldi or Schoenberg? Do you enjoy these very different composers equally? Or do you like certain styles or musical periods? Are our preferences inevitable or can we learn to enjoy many different forms of music? In this experiential course we will tour the world of Western art music to find out. We will explore the pure sound and structure of classical compositions as we ask some fundamental questions. What is melody? What is rhythm? What is musical colour or texture? What is form? Perhaps when we complete our journey, you will appreciate both Beethoven and Shostakovich! The goal is to bring classical music alive through active listening and guided conversation. Newcomers to music and seasoned listeners are equally welcome.

Peter Mose, a music critic and adult educator, has been presenting lively, interactive classical music immersion courses for the past decade. He has taught several courses for the LIFE Institute. His website is: www.MoseMusicalArts.com Limited to 60 participantsDates:Feb. 2 – Mar. 16 (6 sessions, no class Feb. 16)Time:Mondays, 12:10 p.m. –1:55 p.m.Location:To Be AnnouncedFee:$57.00Course Number:W05Category:MusicLecture/s:Peter MoseTerm:Winter 2015