Music Appreciation and Performance
Joe Scott, recipient of the LLS Faculty of the Year Award in 2008, holds a master’s degree in music theory and composition from the Manhattan School of Music. He is a professional jazz pianist, arranger and orchestrator.
Student Testimonials
- “Magnificent performance.”
- “Special connection with the audience that was
built over time, always a favorite.”
Listening to Music with an Educated Ear
The Appreciation and Joy of Classical Music
These lectures will focus on perceptive listening and
the ability to gain insight into the music. They will
also provide a commentary on the lives of the
musicians and prevailing social environment of their
times, where appropriate.
Four Lectures
- The Classical Side of George Gershwin - Gershwin’s music spanned both popular and classical
genres. Among his best-known classical works are
“Rhapsody in Blue,” “An American in Paris” and
“Concerto in F.” This class will consist of an overview
and analysis of some of these works as well as a brief
biography of his early years.
- The Life and Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Tchaikovsky’s compositions are among the most
beautiful and well-known in the world of Classical
music. This class will explore the life and selected
works of this great composer.
- Maurice Ravel - The music of Maurice Ravel consists of some of the
most beautiful, lush and exciting of the Classical
repertoire. It has been labeled “Impressionist” and its
sound is unique through the use of unusual harmony
and orchestration. This class will explore some of the
works of this 20th century French composer which will
include Bolero, the ballet “Daphnis and Chloe,” as well
as his music for piano and orchestra.
- Interpretations of Music - Concert artists and conductors transcend music
notation by applying their own interpretations of the
written score through tempo, phrasing and dynamics.
This lecture will explain and compare various styles
of interpretation of selected pieces of music
performed and conducted by well-known artists.
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| Course # W4R2 — First 4 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursdays, January 12, 26; February 2, 9 2017 |
| Time: | 3:45 - 5:15 PM |
| Fee: | $40 / member; $60 / non-member |
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Inside a Jazz Ensemble
The Joe Scott Jazz Trio
The Joe Scott Trio, consisting of Joe Scott on piano,
bassist David Tomasello and drummer Karl Ott will
perform a wide variety of selections played in many
different jazz styles. Joe will explain the inner
workings of a jazz ensemble and the art of
improvisation.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1RG — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, February 23 2017 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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