Antonín Dvořák’s American Quartet (1893) inspired American composers to create music that reflected their own culture. George Gershwin’s “Lullaby” (1919) represents one of the earliest attempts, while Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” stands as a quintessential expression of the country’s simplicity and optimism (1944).
Known for their driving rhythms and innovative approaches to the traditional music of Eastern Europe, this 11-piece brass band brings the sounds of the Old World to the Rocky Mountains performing high-energy Balkan and Klezmer music.
Design and create your own set of original cloth dinner napkins using hand-carved printing blocks.
Join us as we trace the history of the American lawn and offer up some alternatives along the way.
In this beginner-friendly ukulele class, students will learn chords, songs and performance skills in a relaxed, music-loving environment.
Inspired by Scandinavian folk art, we will paint stylized floral patterns on rocks.
This Spike Lee landmark in American cinema depicts rising racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, ultimately erupting into violence and forcing everyone to confront issues of prejudice and justice.
In this beginner-friendly ukulele class, students will learn chords, songs and performance skills in a relaxed, music-loving environment.
