This Osher course will look at rock ‘n’ roll from its origins, focusing on the development of rock styles from its roots in blues, folk, country and pop. The class will expand and enrich participants’ listening experiences through examining song forms, musical instruments of rock, and the socio-political significance of song lyrics. For the purposes of this course, the group will focus on music from the 1960’s, 1970’s and beyond.

Join Steven Maxwell, Ph. D., an Associate Professor of Music at Kansas State University, teach three courses throughout the month of July. The first course will be Thursday. July 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room.