The Big Band Era of American music is most often remembered as “THE” pop music of the 1930s and 40s. Band leaders such as Bennie Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey were the pop music stars of the day. However, that era is linked to the history and development of jazz. This three-session class will examine the predecessors of the genre, present some of the highlighted ensembles, and explore what happened to the genre of big band music after the 1940s.

The course begins Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room. The second and third sessions will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Enrollment is now open and can be completed by calling (785) 539-8763. If the office is not open, leave a message, and a staff member will call you back. This class is offered through UFM at no charge to Meadowlark residents, and Passport members may attend with a 20-percent discount. Reminder: Meadowlark does not have a partnership agreement with Osher Lifetime Learning; therefore, Osher classes are not available at a discount to Meadowlark affiliates.