Carp’s Gambit Music Academy offering music history hour

CARP – The Gambit Music Academy is offering a music program for those who might not be musicians, but love music and its history anyway.

“Music history is an absolute passion of mine and I am very excited to get this series up and running,” Gambit owner and musician Jennifer Johnson released in a statement yesterday (March 8). “Music History Hour is geared toward adults that want to learn about music but are not necessary musicians or have any experience with music at all, but it would be enjoyable for anyone, I think.”

The program will look at the basics of music literacy (rhythm, pitch etc.) so “we have a common language to discuss elements of the music we listen to in the course.”

The program will discuss musical elements that allow you to listen to any music in a more engaged way.

“And then we can explore different eras of music from 1600 to the present; the styles and genres and the cultural context in which they grew and the composers who pushed the timeline forward,” Johnson said. “And we’ll actively listen to audio examples to illustrate key concepts, or in-class performances of examples by yours truly on the piano.”

Classes will be limited to a maximum of six people due to space, so it will be an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere with snacks and beverages provided as well/

Here is a brief outline of the six-week course:

• Week One: Music Fundamentals and Active Listening
• Week Two: The Baroque Era: 1600 – 1750
• Week Three: The Classical Era: 1750 – 1825
• Week Four: The Romantic Era: 1825 – 1900
• Week Five: The Modern Era – 1900 – present
• Week Six: Open discussion and performances of various pieces from these eras.

“If you are interested, please fill out this quick info/registration form – you’ll be asked to provide name and email, and then to choose a time slot that would work for you,” Johnson said. “We will run the program as soon as we have a minimum of four students registered.”

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/iVzHHriHa2SXmU348