Many people feel there's something more to understand about classical music.​

I've heard students describe it as feeling "on the cusp" of understanding, but always somehow just beyond their reach. Others may feel it's too sophisticated, or they didn't have access to it when they were younger. The real answer is that music is for everyone, and while it does take training to play an instrument, it only takes exposure to deepen your connection with it.

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The best way to learn about classical music is to listen to a lot of it.

Each class, we explore a concert program's worth of music. We'll listen together, talk about what makes that music tick, how the composer put it together, and what story it tells. Since we listen to a diverse range of music under the "classical" umbrella, we start to get a sense of the style of each composer, what makes them stand out from the rest.

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These classes are for people who want to learn more about classical music -

and support local musicians while doing so.

Students will be exposed to a variety of mediums and styles: from solo works, to chamber pieces (a few players), to large ensembles like orchestras and choruses, performing anything from Renaissance and Baroque music, up to modern compositions from living composers. After learning about the music, students can attend upcoming local concerts to hear the music live.