Kimmel Center’s 2005/06 Adult Education Series Announced Mondays at the Merck Offerings To Range from Organ Tours, to Dance, Gospel, Steel Drums and More
October 1, 2005
"Mondays at the Merck" includes a Steel Drum class.
With the exception of The Pipe Organ Tour which will visit exceptional instruments throughout the local community, all classes take place in the Kimmel Center’s Merck Arts Education Center. Sessions will be taught by Kimmel Center’s teaching staff as well as by special guests.
New this year to the Mondays at the Merck adult education classes is a series of three concerts with conversation led by internationally acclaimed pianist and music educator Jeffrey Siegel. “Jeffrey Siegel uses discussion, demonstration and complete performances of works we all ‘believe’ we know well, to unveil the minds behind the music. Whatever your level of knowledge—novice or expert—you’ll begin to listen in a whole new way,” said Kimmel Center Vice President of Programming and Education Mervon Mehta. Composers covered in this unique series include Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin.
For additional information and to register for classes, call 215-790-5896 or visit the education section on the Kimmel Center homepage.
Mondays at the Merck 2005/06 Adult Education Series sessions include:
The Pipe Organ Tour: October 10, 17 & 25 Discover what makes an organ “tick” - from the console to the pipe chambers - by exploring the inner workings of three magnificent instruments. Join the Second Organ Tour Series and receive a special invitation to hear the Kimmel Center’s newest treasure, the pipe organ!
(Starting times will vary with each site. A detailed schedule will be provided before each visit.)
Velma Simmons, Moderator
Director of Education
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Site Visits:
October 10* (Monday) St. Francis DeSales Church 5:30pm
October 17 (Monday) St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 6:00pm
October 25* (Tuesday) Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church 5:30pm
*Transportation provided to site.
Fee is $90.00 for all three sessions
Modern Jazz Dance Class: November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 6:00-7:30pm
Learn technique created by the masters of dance in this fun-filled, energetic class. Dance experience is not required—only a strong desire to learn movement that will stir your soul and enhance your body and mind. Invite your guests to the final class for a mini-performance!
Dawn Marie Watson, Instructor
Former Member of PHILADANCO
Fee is $60.00 for all four sessions
Music Software: April 3 & April 10, 6:00-7:30pm Create your own compositions and arrangements using a variety of music software.
Marc D. Johnson, Music Technology Coordinator
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Fee is $40.00 for both sessions.
The Origins and Roots of Gospel Music: April 24 & May 1, 6:00-7:30pm Sing with a gospel ensemble, clap your hands or tap your feet to the uplifting music created by Thomas Dorsey, Richard Smallwood, Edwin Hawkins and Andrae Crouch.
(No prior music experience required.)
Carol M. Frazier, Teaching Artist
Minister of Music, New Covenant Church of Philadelphia
Fee is $40.00 for both sessions.
The Steel Drums: Instruments of the Caribbean: May 8 & 15, 6:00-7:30pm Enjoy the lush sounds of the steel drums as you learn to play the beautiful music of the Caribbean Islands.
(No prior music experience is necessary. Class limited to 15 persons.)
Harvey Price, Professor, University of Delaware
Fee for both sessions is $50.00
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel uses discussion, demonstration and performance to unveil the mysteries behind your favorite composers.
November 7, 2005 The Power and Passion of Beethoven
February 20, 2006 There’s More to Mozart than Amadeus
March 20, 2006 The Sensuous Sonorities of Chopin
$26.00 per concert 7:30pm Perelman Theater
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