Poetry and Song




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ClassGraphic What’s in a poem? What’s in a song?  What happens when the two combine?  This study group will examine the work of poets whose written creations have been set to music, from Benjamin Britten to Bob Dylan. We will make multiple stops along the way to listen to the songs of Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, Leonard Cohen, and maybe Taylor Swift. Through group discussion, we will search for answers to the question about songwriters' being poets. The coordinators will provide resources and internet links to the sights and sounds of poets and musicians we encounter on this journey. Resources will be available on the MyOLLI study group site. Please join us to explore this magical combination of poetry and song.
 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
Wieboldt Hall

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/8/2026 - 7/29/2026 Weekly - Wed 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM Chicago, Wieboldt Hall  Map Judy Myers  ; Judith McCue 

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