David is offering online music classes for grown-ups, including:
Title: 33 Revolutions Per MInute: Global Social Justice Music
Description: We will explore social justice music and its importance to movements for social change around the world, including anti-Apartheid music in South Africa, nueva cancion in Latin America, the singing revolution in Estonia, peace music in the Middle East, music from the Labor, Civil Rights & anti-war movements in the US, and more.
8 Tuesdays: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
7:00 to 8:30 pm ET – video links provided to students who can’t attend at the scheduled time
Virtual via Zoom through Cheltenham Township Adult School (CTAS) – $116 per person
Info/Registration: https://cheltenhamtownshipadultschool.org/2023/product/new-33-revolutions-per-minutes-global-social-justice-music/
Title: Beethoven: His Life & Work
Description: Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time, a fascinating person, and a transitional figure between the Enlightenment era of the late 18th century and the Romantic era of the 19th century. We will trace his life and learn about his monumental works, including concerti, sonatas, string quartets, symphonies, and more.
8 Wednesdays: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
7:00 to 8:30 pm ET – video links provided to students who can’t attend at the scheduled time
Virtual via Zoom through Cheltenham Township Adult School (CTAS) – $108 per person
Info/Registration: https://cheltenhamtownshipadultschool.org/2023/product/new-beethoven-his-life-work/
Testimonials:
“Not only does he know the music inside-out, but he links it effectively to the relevant historical moment. The result is thought provoking and engaging for participants. David delivers for students with a sharp intelligence and a quiet passion for the world of music.” – Stephen Strahs
“I just want to thank you for an incredible experience, educationally and pedagogically, and in terms of the content. I can only imagine how many hours it took you to get those clips together. Your encyclopedic knowledge of the subject is just extraordinary. Every session was a delight and a pleasure. You are a marvelous teacher and affable, wonderful person, and I really look forward to studying further with you. So I want to thank you for just a wonderful experience in the last 8 weeks.” – Steven Brown
“You really put your heart and soul into the preparation of each class. Your presentation is clear and carefully considered. As holds true of your other courses I have taken, I have learned so much from you. Your music expertise shines through.” – Adrienne Borton
“David is a teacher par excellence! He is incredibly knowledgeable . Information just flows from him and you hang on his every word. A true master teacher has knowledge about all components of his topic and weaves it into one story or in his case one song. This is what David does! His pleasant demeanor makes you just want to learn more! I’m looking forward to my third course with him. If you are interested in a topic he is teaching… take it! You won’t be sorry!!” – Debbie Neibauer
“I have taken several courses with David ranging from Classical Music to “pop” music of the sixties. I cannot say enough about his mastery of his subjects, enthusiasm, ability to convey concepts, and to make students comfortable with questions and responses. He is truly an incredible teacher and musician.” – Natalie Simon
