MusicMusicTaylormade: the Literary Merit of Taylor Swift’s Songs (Tuesday 6 - 8pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Join our expert, Dr Naomi Adam, for a deep-dive into the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s eleven studio albums! This course uses the ever-popular Taylor Swift as a case study in understanding contemporary popular music. Through tutor-led and interactive sessions, participants will learn to use a variety of literary and linguistic frameworks and will ultimately leave the course well-equipped to comment with authority on popular music. Number of Meetings8 Course LeaderDr Naomi Adam CRN 27387/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £125| Concession: £65 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Exploring New Pop of the 1980s (Saturday 1 - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The term ‘New Pop’ was used to define a highly visual British pop music style in the 1980s. With video and new music technology, performers could manipulate both sound and image in ways not possible during the 1960s and 70s. Number of Meetings1 Course LeaderDr Georgina Gregory CRN 27670/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £40 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Women and Popular Music (Thursday 1 - 3pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. This course looks at the important role women have played in popular music both as producers and consumers. The barriers and challenges women have faced in the industry will be discussed and we will explore why women have often struggled to gain acceptance as serious musicians. Number of Meetings6 Course LeaderDr Georgina Gregory CRN 27671/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £95| Concession: £50 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Keyboard Cafe (Tuesday 10am - 12pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Always wanted to learn to play the piano? This course has been designed as an informal and relaxed session where you will learn to read music, master the art of playing the piano, listen to piano classics and meet new people. As we’ve named the course “Keyboard Café” there will also be time for a cup of tea or coffee whilst you are learning. Number of Meetings10 Course LeaderDebbie Adewale CRN 27746/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £155| Concession: £80 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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