Course Description

Instructors: Bill & Michiyo Allen

Come join us as we present and answer some fun questions involving several areas of twentieth century theatrical and popular music that should produce either fond memories or interesting new discoveries. What is the most important (and misunderstood) song in Broadway musical history? Who is the composer responsible for some of the most effective mid-century main title film music and also wrote the brilliant score for one of the most unique musicals ever produced on Broadway? Who is the young composer who penned one of the most imaginative and original cross-genre popular love songs of the late 1960s and other interesting original songs after that? Who is the famous crooner whose early versions of the songs of an important Broadway duo helped put these songs on the popular hit parade? The answers should provide an instructive and enjoyable time!
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