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SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriters in the '70s
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: September 3\, 10\, 17\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nEmerging in the late 1960s\, the singer/songwriter movement changed popular music in that it introduced deeply personal topics set in sparse arrangements.  The singer merged with the composer\, transforming into a storyteller who revealed emotions concerning love\, loss\, confusion\, and sensitivity.  Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor\, and Cat Stevens represent just a few examples in the genre.  However\, its origins date back to the early 1950s and derive from genres such as folk and country. \n\n\nPart one of this two-part course will closely examine the beginnings of the singer/songwriter movement\, demonstrating how country artists such as Hank Williams\, Sr. set the template for confessional lyric writing.  Bob Dylan transformed folk music by shifting from protest to the personal\, with albums such as Bringing It All Back Home (1965) exploring themes concerning heartbreak and turmoil.  Early artists such as Taylor\, Laura Nyro\, and Leonard Cohen forged the sound\, which would become a dominant force in the 1970s. \n\n\nMultimedia presentations and discussions will study the origins of the genre\, previewing the height of the movement.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singer-songwriters-in-the-70s/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Springsteen and Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 15 and 22\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historian Carlee Migliorisi as she takes listeners on a guided tour of the many connections between Bruce Springsteen and the City of Long Branch\, New Jersey.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/springsteen-and-long-branch/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T174131Z
CREATED:20260622T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T174131Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Queen
DESCRIPTION:Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-queen/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T132243Z
CREATED:20260622T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T132243Z
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SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriters in the '70s\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: December 3\, 10\, 17\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nWhen James Taylor released Sweet Baby James in 1970\, the height of the singer/songwriter movement officially began.  Soon\, bare-bones production\, highly personal lyrics\, and deep introspection would change popular music\, creating a format that still exists today.  Who are the major artists of the era\, and how did they impact pop music and culture? \n\n\nThrough multimedia presentations and discussions\, the class explores the major artists of the era\, such as Taylor\, Cat Stevens\, Billy Joel\, Jim Croce\, Paul Simon\, and Gordon Lightfoot.  Another topic will study the growth of female artists\, with singer/songwriters such as Joni Mitchell\, Carly Simon\, Carole King\, and Janis Ian achieving even greater success—and creative control—for women in music.  While the genre may have peaked in the 1970s\, it continued to influence popular music in the 1980s and beyond; the veterans still produced fascinating songs\, and artists such as Elvis Costello\, Bruce Springsteen\, Dan Fogelberg\, and Tracy Chapman updated the format for younger generations.  Part two traces the peak of the movement and its lingering influence.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singer-songwriters-in-the-70s-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181145Z
CREATED:20260623T132104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181145Z
UID:40810122569-1797363000-1797370200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
DESCRIPTION:Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-john-lennon-plastic-ono-band/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181400Z
CREATED:20260623T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181400Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Who's Next
DESCRIPTION:Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-whos-next/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Current Student,Faculty,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition on Screen - Renoir & Love
DESCRIPTION:Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding member of the Impressionist movement and a constantly evolving artist\, he is unmatched at depicting human connection. The National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition brings together vibrant masterpieces which explore love in all its forms\, bringing colour and warmth into the cold winter months. \nWith exclusive access to this exciting new show\, Exhibition on Screen will bring these world class works to cinema audiences\, with close examination of the art and leading experts exploring the immense skill and influence of this master of colour and connection. Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary. An unmissable opportunity to fall in love with Renoir this winter. \nMade in close collaboration with The National Gallery\, London and Musee d’Orsay\, Paris.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/renoir-love/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T201646Z
CREATED:20260623T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201646Z
UID:40810122704-1802374200-1803589200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:I Want My MTV!\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: February 11\, 18\, 25\, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nOn August 1\, 1981\, six words began a revolution: “Ladies and gentlemen\, rock and roll.”  That announcement kicked off not only the music video age but also a change in popular music.  The second British invasion\, hair metal\, and Michael Jackson: MTV ushered in a new crop of artists and genres whose music still resounds today. \n\n\nPart one explores the beginnings of music videos\, from Fats Waller’s 1940s “soundies” to the Beatles’ promotional films to the Monkees TV series.  By the 1970s\, countries such as Australia and England aired TV shows featuring promotional film clips\, with Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” illustrating the genre’s early creativity. Michael Nesmith saw the potential of these programs in the US\, helping to create what became MTV. \n\n\nMultimedia presentations and discussions will trace the journey from the earliest soundies to August 1\, 1981: the beginning of a new musical revolution.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-i-want-my-mtv-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T202653Z
CREATED:20260623T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T202653Z
UID:40810122573-1805225400-1805232600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Fulfillingness' First Finale
DESCRIPTION:Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-fulfillingness-first-finale/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T203814Z
CREATED:20260623T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T203814Z
UID:40810122575-1808249400-1808256600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Graceland
DESCRIPTION:Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-graceland/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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