The Great American Songbook: Rodgers and Hammerstein: 3 Mondays at 2:00 p.m., March 1, 8 and 15 in Hopi.
$10.00
Presenter: Jim Williams, a long-time Sun City resident and a regular ILR presenter since 2008, is also a talented musician, having studied piano and the organ for many years; he also has read extensively on American popular songs of that era. Additionally, he is the author of 3 books on Oro Valley, including his most recent detailing Sun City’s 40 year history.
Description
The music of the 1920s through the 1950s has been called ‘the Great American Songbook’. The music of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood of that era will live on and be played forever! Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were an important composer/lyricist team of that era. In this course, participants will hear about their lives, careers, shows and songs. We will also have a sing-a-long of some of their most popular tunes, accompanied by a keyboard. Join the fun, learn about these influential musical geniuses and sing songs like “the Sound of Music”, “People Will Say We’re in Love”, “The Lady is a Tramp”,
“Some Enchanted Evening” and many others! 3 Mondays at 2:00 p.m., March 1, 8 and 15 in Hopi.
