(Oneida) The Oneida Community developed a rich musical tradition, anchored both in deep religious values and in the very worldly desire to entertain themselves. Drawing on that tradition, the spring Adult Enrichment Series will present four outstanding performances during “If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On.” Each of the performances that are offered free to the public will be held in the Big Hall which is known for its outstanding acoustics.
In “Millennial Praises,” on Wed., April 13 at 7 p.m., Christian Goodwillie (Shaker scholar and Special Collections Librarian at Hamilton College) will explain and sing a recent project 6to recapture the melodies of Shaker songs two hundred years old. The first Shaker hymnal, published in 1812-13, provided only the words (without tunes) to a number of key religious songs. Through study of later musical scores, Goodwillie was able to match the lyrics to their original music. The results include an award-winning book, an enriched field of American religious folksongs, and the haunting experience of hearing music brought to life from a distant time.
We highlight “Changing Standards: A Showcase of New Music with Jim O’Mahony,” on Thurs., April 21, at 7 p.m. While the vast majority of jazz “standards” were composed between 1930 and 1960 by Tin Pan Alley song writers and jazz musicians such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker, O’Mahony will showcase the current trend of jazz musicians who look outside the standard repertoire and will highlight some under-the-radar- new music. He will play his arrangements of music which is ripe for improvisation, yet composed within the past fifteen years. Included are works by the acclaimed Brooklyn group, Grizzly Bear, modern folk harpist Joanna Newsom, San Francisco art-rock band Deerhoof, and more.
We invite you to join pianist/saxophonist Monk Rowe (Director, Hamilton College Jazz Archive) on Thurs., April 28 at 7 p.m. for “I’ve got the Blues.” A popular musician, educator, and jazz scholar, Rowe will perform classic blues songs and then lead the group in a hands-on song writing activity. In small groups, participants will compose new blues lyrics and hear the results at the end of the hour. Previous song writing experience is not required and musicians and non-musicians of all ages are welcome.
The final performance will feature operatic baritone John Davies and his daughter, soprano Sarah Davies Hasegawa on Thurs., May 5 at 7 p.m. “Songs From Grandfather’s Attic” highlights more than a century of America’s most enduring song favorites including traditional folk songs and spirituals, vintage popular hits and song classics.
All performances will be introduced with a story about music in the Oneida Community and followed by a reception with light refreshments.
The Oneida Community Mansion House was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880). Today, the building houses a museum with permanent and changing exhibitions, residential apartments, overnight lodging, Zabroso Restaurant, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wed. through Sat., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m. for a nominal fee. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. For information call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.
In “Millennial Praises,” on Wed., April 13 at 7 p.m., Christian Goodwillie (Shaker scholar and Special Collections Librarian at Hamilton College) will explain and sing a recent project 6to recapture the melodies of Shaker songs two hundred years old. The first Shaker hymnal, published in 1812-13, provided only the words (without tunes) to a number of key religious songs. Through study of later musical scores, Goodwillie was able to match the lyrics to their original music. The results include an award-winning book, an enriched field of American religious folksongs, and the haunting experience of hearing music brought to life from a distant time.
We highlight “Changing Standards: A Showcase of New Music with Jim O’Mahony,” on Thurs., April 21, at 7 p.m. While the vast majority of jazz “standards” were composed between 1930 and 1960 by Tin Pan Alley song writers and jazz musicians such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker, O’Mahony will showcase the current trend of jazz musicians who look outside the standard repertoire and will highlight some under-the-radar- new music. He will play his arrangements of music which is ripe for improvisation, yet composed within the past fifteen years. Included are works by the acclaimed Brooklyn group, Grizzly Bear, modern folk harpist Joanna Newsom, San Francisco art-rock band Deerhoof, and more.
We invite you to join pianist/saxophonist Monk Rowe (Director, Hamilton College Jazz Archive) on Thurs., April 28 at 7 p.m. for “I’ve got the Blues.” A popular musician, educator, and jazz scholar, Rowe will perform classic blues songs and then lead the group in a hands-on song writing activity. In small groups, participants will compose new blues lyrics and hear the results at the end of the hour. Previous song writing experience is not required and musicians and non-musicians of all ages are welcome.
The final performance will feature operatic baritone John Davies and his daughter, soprano Sarah Davies Hasegawa on Thurs., May 5 at 7 p.m. “Songs From Grandfather’s Attic” highlights more than a century of America’s most enduring song favorites including traditional folk songs and spirituals, vintage popular hits and song classics.
All performances will be introduced with a story about music in the Oneida Community and followed by a reception with light refreshments.
The Oneida Community Mansion House was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880). Today, the building houses a museum with permanent and changing exhibitions, residential apartments, overnight lodging, Zabroso Restaurant, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wed. through Sat., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m. for a nominal fee. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. For information call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.
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