Silvertones is a senior glee club that performs throughout the community and presents a public concert each semester. This fall, members will join the Evergreen Singers of Greencroft-Goshen for a special combined concert on Saturday November 14. Rehearsals continue through the public Christmas concert in December. Members are expected to participate in both performances. The main concert will be on Saturday, December 12.

Listening to music can be an active and rewarding experience. Learn the fundamental elements of Western classical music—including rhythm, melody, harmony, and form—and discover how these concepts enhance appreciation of many musical styles. Using examples ranging from techno and musical theater to Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, and Strauss, this course provides practical listening tools for all music lovers.

Learn to play the ukulele—an affordable, travel-friendly instrument with a cheerful sound that’s easy and fun to learn. Perfect for beginners, grandparents wanting to play with grandchildren, and those with smaller hands. In this class, you’ll learn basic chords and songs while building confidence as a musician. An ukulele and tuner are required for participation. Those who already know how to play will benefit from these workshops. The Amazon site could be helpful. (Starter pack https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ukulele+affordable+starter+packages)

Discover how Leonard Bernstein made classical music accessible and exciting through his legendary 1950s television appearances on Omnibus. Join retired Notre Dame professor and operatic tenor Dr. Mark Beudert as we explore programs on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, jazz, conducting, modern music, Bach, opera, and American musical comedy. No musical background is required.

Share the joy of music while serving local nursing home residents. Students will learn and perform favorite Disney songs through solo and group singing. After a couple of rehearsals we will then transition to performances at area nursing homes. Pumpkin carols will also be included in October. Total of 9 classes/performances. No class on Friday November 6.