William Sidney Mount, The Banjo Player, 1856

The American Voice in Music, with Professor Ann Sears

As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, we will hear music across all genres that we recognize as quintessentially American in character, such as Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, or Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. This course will examine how that distinctive American character in music evolved, what musical traditions contributed to it, and why that voice is now so important to musical cultures around the world. 

Location: Watson Fine Arts, Room 222, Wheaton College (Parking is available across the street in Lot 2.)

Time: Fridays 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Dates:  March 6th through April 10th, 2026

Registration Fee : $50.00

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