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The Swing Era, 1932-48

GENINT 741.542

Osher (50+). In this course, we explore the entertainers of the Swing Era from 1932-48.

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Starting at $115.00
As few as 6 weeks
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About this course:

The Swing era brought new forms of entertainment and a second flowering of jazz, America’s most original art form. In this course, we explore the entertainers who offset the economic depression: singers Cab Calloway and the Mills Brothers; and bandleaders Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, and the Dorsey brothers. We learn about the bold musical innovations of the era in rhythm, harmony, timbre, and composition accelerated by dynamic artistic and commercial pressures. We also explore how singers Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald transformed the art of the modern song, introducing blues tonality and personalized cadences. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Dave Radlauer
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Fee:
$115.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Schedule
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Wed Apr 2, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed May 7, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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