These free lectures from Professor Anthony Buck will explore the music of many cultural groups in the U.S., how they describe our broader society, and how music has brought our nation together.
Free lectures from Professor Anthony Buck, who has broad expertise as a musician and theatrical artist working in opera, operetta, musical theater, concerts, recitals, and plays. His experience includes directing, conducting, singing, acting, writing, composing, translating, and producing. As an educator, he has taught voice, music history, theory, and opera workshop at both Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Utah.
June 17: How Rock and Roll Desegregated America - The civil rights movement and legislative action played their part, but popular music played a crucial role in changing the hearts and minds of the generation who saw desegregation take hold.
July 1: Jazz: America's Musical Gumbo - New Orleans was the birthplace of both gumbo and jazz music, both distinctive concoctions that draw on rich mixtures of cultures that might not seem to go together. What makes Jazz American, and what makes it a gumbo?
July 15: Finding America's Classical Sound - the United States has been a cultural leader around the world for decades, but it wasn't always so. How did a country that once only knew how to imitate other musical voices finally develop a musical voice that has changed the world.
EVENT TYPE: | Cultures & Diversity | Conversations | Arts & Creativity |
The Sprague Branch's high-gabled English Tudor style building has served the Sugar House community for three generations. The building was selected by the American Library Association in 1935 as the "Most Beautiful Branch Library in America." The two-level facility was opened in 1928 and has been renovated several times as use continues to increase. An expansion project to add a new public meeting room and remodel the building was completed in April 2001, which increased the square footage to 13,058. As the Sugar House shopping district sprouted up, the Sprague Branch continues to hold its historical charm and provide community members with outstanding public library services. Free parking is available to the east and south of the building, and free wi-fi access is provided throughout the library.
