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Music and Nature Program
Join composer and songwriter David Cohen for an exploration of how composers and musicians have been inspired by the natural world, from the oceans to the mountains to the forests and beyond! Learn about the incredible influence nature has had on music from different ages, cultures, and genres. Plenty of time will be included for questions and discussion.
Event Details & Location
- Location: Inside the Heald Center at the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery
- Format: Seated program (takes place rain or shine)
- Admission: Free with museum admission or membership
- Registration: No advance registration required
Speaker Bio: David Cohen
Background & Commissions – David Cohen is a composer and songwriter who has written chamber and orchestral music, and scores for documentaries and films.
Notable Achievements –
- Commissioned to compose original works to celebrate the Cape Cod Symphony’s (CSO) 50th anniversary
- Commissioned for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service
- Created orchestral arrangements for the CSOs Holiday Concerts and Barnstable’s 375th anniversary concert.
- Compositions performed across Cape Cod venues, including the Cotuit Center for the Arts and the Cape Cod Cultural Center.
Teaching & Focus – For the past few seasons, David has taught music classes covering all genres of music from pop, jazz, Broadway, classical, and world music to music lovers on Cape Cod and in Naples, FL. His focus is helping students learn “active listening” techniques to help them gain deeper levels of enjoyment from music and explore new and exciting musical adventures.
- MEMBER: Free
- NON-MEMBER: Free with Admission
- EMAIL: programming@heritagemuseums.org
Speaker
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David CohenDavid Cohen is a composer and songwriter who has written chamber and orchestral music, and scores for documentaries and films. He has been commissioned to compose original works to celebrate the Cape Cod Symphony’s (CSO) 50th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and created orchestral arrangements for the CSOs Holiday Concerts and Barnstable’s 375th anniversary concert. His compositions have been performed at multiple venues on Cape Cod, such as the Cotuit Center for the Arts and the Cape Cod Cultural Center.
For the past few seasons, David has taught music classes covering all genres of music from pop, jazz, Broadway, classical, and world music to music lovers on Cape Cod and in Naples, FL. His focus is helping students learn “active listening” techniques to help them gain deeper levels of enjoyment from music and explore new and exciting musical adventures.
