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World of Music II

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Having introduced ourselves to Jazz in the 1950’s over the course of our recent summer semester, we’ll take a deep dive into the decade, meeting many emerging artists...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$370

11 sessions

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World of Music II: Chamber Music since 1950

92nd Street Y

World of Music II: Chamber Music since 1950 This is a course about all music - masterworks of the classical, jazz, theater and popular fields. We change subjects each semester and, over time, explore in depth all of these genres. Join a circle of people who share a deep love of music in an environment where familiar masterpieces are made fresh and lesser-known artists and masterworks become familiar.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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A History of Spying in America

92nd Street Y

Whether we know it or not, intelligence has been an integral part of American national security since before the country’s founding. It is impossible to fully understand the broad objectives, priorities, approaches, and limits to American policy without first understanding the role and limitations of intelligence. In this course, Dr. Vince Houghton, Historian and Curator of the International Spy Museum in Washington, will take you on a historical...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Group Guitar (Continuing Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This class is designed for adult students who have already taken a beginner guitar course or some lessons. In a supportive, virtual group setting, you will review the names of the strings, how to tune the guitar, and open position chords. The class teaches the chords and strumming patterns to easy tunes like “Let it Be,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and “Imagine.” The songs that you learn will progress in degree of difficulty, culminating...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$210

6 sessions

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Mandolin (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)

92nd Street Y

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________ Mandolin is the “instant joy” instrument. It’s light and bright and easy to carry. This class, taught by Broadway musician Ann Klein (Kinky...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Intro to Percussion

92nd Street Y

Explore percussion through music from around the world! Students will learn the basics of rhythm and counting using a variety of instruments. This beginner class is designed for students who are new to the fundamentals of percussion.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Guitar Crash Course (Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join teaching artist, Andrew Hartman, and take your guitar playing to the next level in this fun and supportive virtual group class! To join this class students should be comfortable with all open chords and common barre chord shapes (E, Emi, A, Ami). Students should be able to play at least one major scale pattern and 1 minor pentatonic pattern. Students should also be familiar with note values, including triplets and 16th notes, as well as various...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$160

4 sessions

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Classical Music in Six 20th-Century Composers

92nd Street Y

This course will explore the history and culture of the 20th century in Europe and the Americas through the lens of six of that century’s most influential and consequential classical composers: Gustav Mahler, Edward Elgar, Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Carlos Chavez and Dimitri Shostakovich. Through lectures and discussion, participants in the course will engage significant repertoire and the character and consequences of 20th century musical...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Hula (Absolute Beginner)

92nd Street Y

Experience hula’s fundamental elements with respect to the form’s historical perspectives and cultural context. The Hawai‘i-born facilitator is a student of Kumu Hula (master teacher), Johnny Lum Ho. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and bare feet Note: Please refrain from wearing heavy perfumes in the studio that may adversely affect students with allergies Please refrain from using hair products that leave a residue for classes...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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The Magic of Mandolin (Beginner)

92nd Street Y

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________ Mandolin is the “instant joy” instrument. It’s light and bright and easy to carry. This class, taught by Broadway musician Ann Klein (Kinky...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Petals and Posies

92nd Street Y

This class will use readily available materials and tools to create flowers out of aluminum cans that can be singular or grouped to form a “Posy” (small bouquet) or wreath. We will be referencing historic iron working patterns to learn different ways of planning and constructing flowers out of metal. Together we’ll also look at examples of folk art to inspire ways of making art with limited tools and supplies. Tools and Supplies needed: ...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Epidemics, Narratives, and the Economy

92nd Street Y

Narratives that circulate among the general population are potentially contagious and can be epidemic, just as disease viruses are. The general public does not talk about pure economic theory much, but some rudimentary theories that guide their economic decisions are spread by their connection with viral human-interest narratives. With modern historical files of digitized text, such as of newspapers or books, we can get clues of the changes in popular...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Practice Online: Drawing and Works on Paper

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. ____________________ Develop your personal art-making vocabulary and artistic goals through tailored instruction. Artists will strengthen their composition, conceptual and technical painting skills through individual projects and discussions guided by each artist’s independent goals. Supply list:  12” x...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$115

3 sessions

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Solo Swing Lindy Hop & Rock N' Roll (Open Level)

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Have fun solo dancing Swing & Rock N’ Roll with NYC’s Lindy Hop dancer Myrna Caceres! You will explore Lindy Hop Jazz, Charleston & Rock N’ Roll dance steps, styling and techniques. Fun for all dance levels! An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$60

4 sessions

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Birding in NYC: Birding 101

92nd Street Y

Learn what makes NYC an important bird area, why observing birds matters and some tools for bird watching. On the walk, get expert advice on binoculars usage and learn how to spot and identify birds. Join urban naturalist and environmental educator Gabriel Willow to explore the surprising diversity of wildlife and ecology in New York City. Sessions include a 45-minute lecture followed by a 45-minute bird-watching walk in nearby Central Park. Bring...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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First Day of Autumn Nature Walk

92nd Street Y

Observe the many wonders of nature as we transition from summer to fall. Learn and observe how the flora and fauna change and adapt as the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop. Join Ken Chaya, artist, urban naturalist and creator of the celebrated tree map Central Park Entire, for unique nature walks in Central Park. Discover obscure footpaths and architectural features, and spot resident and migrant birds (bring binoculars!)....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Birding in NYC: Bird Identification Demystified

92nd Street Y

Learn more details about bird identification, from field marks and songs to habitat and behavior. Then put this into practice on the walk. Join urban naturalist and environmental educator Gabriel Willow to explore the surprising diversity of wildlife and ecology in New York City. Sessions include a 45-minute lecture followed by a 45-minute bird-watching walk in nearby Central Park. Bring binoculars if you have them! Pre-registration for all tours...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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The Mystery of Songwriting

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Learn the elements of songwriting with award-winning singer/songwriter/composer Christopher North. He'll take you from the first note to the finished song, and share technical tips like harmony, riffs, arrangements and hooks, while helping you find and build confidence in your voice and develop unforgettable titles for your songs. He'll share practical information on recording and publishing your work—all in the context of how the great singer-songwriters...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

8 sessions

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Beginning Theory Express

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This course is specifically designed to introduce the fundamental elements of theory, major and minor scales, triads, and intervals. An understanding of how to read treble and/or bass clef is required. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take Intermediate Theory.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$250

7 sessions

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Intermediate Theory

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Topics include: triads in major and minor keys key transposition seventh chords modal and pentatonic scales song form, periodic phrasing and cadences secondary dominants rhythm and ear-training.  Required course materials   The text book (including homework and answer sheets) is available in 2 formats:  Digital Download via PDF's: $15 Bound physical copy: $25   For digital PDF, please reach out to [email protected]...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

12 sessions

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