America through the Eyes of the Great 20th Century Song Writers
Steve Millward and Martin R. Jervis
This eight-week course examines the impact and contribution of arguably America’s greatest songwriters. We focus on the work of Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, and Cole Porter, placing them in their social, cultural and historical context.
Jan 9 ‘Made it, Ma! Top of the World’ The RoaringTwenties[MJ]
Jan 16 George & Ira Gershwin and the Jazz Age [SM]
Jan 23 ‘Buddy, can you Spare A Dime?’ The Great Depression [MJ]
Jan 30 TheSong-Poetry of Rodgers & Hart [SM]
Feb 6 Arsenal of Democracy: America at War (1940-1945) [MJ]
Feb 13 Irving Berlin: The King of Tin Pan Alley [SM]
Feb 20 Pax Americana: A New World Order (1945-1960) [MJ]
Feb 27 ‘Anything Goes’ The Musical Wit of Cole Porter [SM]
Day: Wednesdays Time: 13.30-15.30
Eight weeks, starting 9 January – 27 February 2019
Venue:
Emmanuel Church
6 Barlow Moor Road
Didsbury,
Manchester
M20 6TR.
| Price | Concessions | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £48 | n/a | 12 | 30 |
To reserve a place please contact, Andrew Jones Telephone: 0161-491-2874