Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

40 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists at the Met Join us for a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a guided tour of the artwork of Mary Cassatt in the American Wing and her fellow Impressionists, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro in European Paintings. Meet inside the Met at the large vase on the right facing the grand staircase. After the tour, you have the option of having lunch together at Le Pain Quotidien (1131 Madison Avenue between 84th & 85th Streets). CE-ART 2226VA, 1 Fri., Feb. 28, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $25 (+ $10 payable to instructor for Met Group Tour Fee). S Courtney. #15205 MUSIC APPRECIATION NEW! Woodstock: A Trip Back in Time Take a historical look at the story of the 1969 Woodstock concert in Bethel, NY. How did the Woodstock concert end up on Max Yasgur’s farm? Despite all the hardships, how did it become such a cultural success despite becoming a financial disaster. We will re-live the event which took place over 50 years ago, revisiting the musicians and the many iconic individuals who created this legendary event. CE-HIST 2135VA, 1 Tues., Apr. 21, 6:00-9:00 pm, Room TBD, $35. D Fruci. #15604 NEW! Baseball and the National Anthem The first documented performance of “The Star- Spangled Banner” at a baseball game occurred in 1862. Discover how the anthem became entwined with sports and why baseball has largely avoided the controversy that has roiled the National Football League. CE-HIST 2136VA 1 Thurs., Mar. 26, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $20. M Ferris. #15603 NEW! African-American Anthems Survey African-American musical heritage focusing on the so-called Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”; the music of the Civil Rights era; and rap, the folk music of urban America. CE-CULTR 2054VA, 1 Tues., Feb. 4, 7:00-8:30 pm, KNC-2, $20. M Ferris. #15602 The Music of Lennon and McCartney Examine the genius of the songs written by the Beatles; follow the songs from their early years over time as their music grew in complexity. Stories and quotes from the Beatles themselves about how or why each song was written will be a primary source of information. CE-MUSIC 2063, 1 Wed., Apr. 22, 1:00-4:00 pm, Room TBD, $30. D Fruci. #15319 History of the American Musical For anyone who enjoys music and the theater. American musicals tell stories about social and cultural events through songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Though their primary purpose is to entertain, they do so much more. Musicals have the power to change minds. As the world changes, so has the American musical. Explore these changes from the early twentieth century through modern times. CE-MUSIC 2094, 3 Tues., Feb. 18-Mar. 3, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-2, $75. L Lush. #15160 Ragtime to Swingtime Examine the origins of Jazz from 1900s to 1920s. Focus on some of the early Jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, Jelly Roll Morton, and Hoagy Carmichael. Discuss the life and times of these artists, and listen to some of their best-recorded works. CE-MUSIC 2092VA, 2 Wed., Mar. 4 & 11, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-3, $50. L Lush. #15158 Rogers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Musicals Examine the collaboration of Rogers and Hammerstein, from Oklahoma to The Sound of Music. Discover how the duo came to be, the music and lyrics they wrote, and the impact they had on American culture. Listen to some of the great songs that came from each Broadway play. CE-MUSIC 2093VA, 2 Tues., May 5 & 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-2, $50. L Lush. #15159 THE PERFORMING ARTS DANCE Dance It Off with Belly Dancing Belly dancing workouts relax your mind and flatten your belly. Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring a bottle of water, hip scarf, veil, and if possible, a pair of cymbals. Acceptable foot attire includes socks or dance slippers. For all experience levels. CE-DANCE 2002, 5 Sat., Feb. 29-Mar. 28, 2:00- 3:00 pm, AAB-218, $60 (+ $15 optional fee for hip scarf, payable to instructor). S Everts. #15311 NEW! Sensual Belly Dance This Valentine’s season get in touch with your inner grace as we soften basic belly dance steps to softer, slower beats. Learn the fundamentals of posing, angles, soft hip drops and lifts; layers, elegant shimmies, turns and much more. This workshop consists of both Middle Eastern and American music. Come take this workshop and discover the grace, sensuality and femininity within! CE-DANCE 2046, 1 Sat., Feb. 8, 2:00-4:00 pm, AAB-218, $30. S Everts. #15312