A Message from Dr. Woodruff

Classical music is for everyone. As far as I am concerned, this is an irrefutable fact. There are certain things in life that everyone should know about, and classical music is one of those things. To be forthright, I must say that my mission in life is to promote classical music to everyone I meet, whether he or she is interested or not. I want to create in people an irresistible urge to buy classical recordings, purchase tickets to concerts, and support the Arts in every way possible. I suppose I could be considered a classical music fanatic, but let's face it -- a good dose of culture has never killed anyone.

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Classical Crash Course Overview

Part One: Early Music (Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance)  

• ​​​​​Types of Music before 1300
• Development of Music in the Middle Ages
• Genres and Composers of the Renaissance Period

Part Two: The Baroque Period (1600-1750)

• Development of Music Types and Structures
• Introduction of New Genres
• Composers of the Baroque Period

Part Three: The Classical Period (1750-1810)

• Development of Music
• Style Characteristics
• Composer

Part Four: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

• Early Life
• Career
• Legacy

Part Five: The Romantic Period (1800-1900)

• Style Characteristics
• Major Composers
• Opera Composers

Part Six: Post Romantic and Impressionism (Late 1800s- Early 1900s)

• Style Characteristics
• Composers

Part Seven: Twentieth Century (1900s)

• Style Characteristics
• Composers

Course Length:

• 1 Day Seminar
• 2 Day Seminar
• 3 Day Seminar