Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico

To Present "Rock & Roll Renaissance: Pop Artists Writing Classical Music"

With Jane Ellen, Composer, Recording Artist, Lecturer and Pianist


On Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30PM, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will host "Rock & Roll Renaissance: Pop Artists Writing Classical Music" with Jane Ellen, Composer, Recording Artist, Lecturer and Pianist. Join us for the lecture and light refreshments in Rooms B&C of the Continuing Education North Building. Your 2010 Osher Membership card or Membership Registration in the amount of $20 is your admission for this event. This is the first in a series of Free Monthly Lectures for Osher Members.


Rock and pop artists tend to have a negative public image when it comes to their hours spent off-stage; however, it might surprise you to find that some artists spend those hours writing serious music. This presentation will explore exciting works from both sides of the musical coin by Keith Emerson, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Chick Corea and other popular musicians who have taken a walk on the classical side.


Jane Ellen is a published, award-winning composer who shares her passion for music, history, and religious studies with Albuquerque audiences. A popular, long-time instructor for OASIS, Jane has also presented programs for the International Anne Frank Foundation, Elderhostel, KHFM-Radio, and various social and religious groups. With a catalog of over 60 published works, and numerous commissions, she has released four CDs of original compositions and written for musical theatre, television, radio and film.


The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute was established through a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation in 2007 and membership in the Osher community is open to adults age 50 plus who are seeking intellectually challenging, psychologically probing and spiritually engaging learning opportunities. A $20 annual membership fee provides the Osher member with access to the Osher community of Learners, the Free Monthly lecture Series and a growing list of benefits on the UNM campus and city wide.

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To register for this Osher Course offering or for more information on membership, please contact Continuing Education Registration at 277-0077 or stop by the UNM Continuing Education Building at 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque

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Osher offers its members the best of all possible worlds! We are a University-based learning community with easy parking but without tests or grades. You can participate in dynamic classes with others who share your love of learning. Register by calling 505-277-0077 or online at http://dce.unm.edu/Osher