Discover how film music enhances storytelling, sets mood and place, defines character, and blends styles—jazz, classical, pop—into powerful cinematic impressions. We will discuss how composers shape emotion across genres like drama, romance, comedy, sci-fi, and westerns. From The Jazz Singer to James Bond, we will trace the evolution of film scores, spotlighting legendary composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Ennio Morricone, and John Williams. Celebrate the artistry of film music and its lasting emotional impact.
Your instructor: Mike Agron
Born in LA’s entertainment scene, Mike is a former high-tech exec and entrepreneur who now creates and delivers dynamic, story-driven seminars on music and entertainment. With a storyteller’s eye and a DJ’s ear, he’s led 15 acclaimed seminar series, each spotlighting a different facet of music and entertainment, for the Sacramento Renaissance Society and national lifelong learning groups including OLLI, Osher Online, Encore Learning, and more.
After January 5, all who registered for an Osher Online course will receive an email invitation from Osher Online for the Member Orientation scheduled for Wednesday, January 7 at 11am PT/ Noon MT/ 1pm CT/ 2pm ET.
Class Dates and Time: Wednesdays, January 14 through February 18
1pm Alaska | 2pm Pacific | 3pm Mountain | 4pm Central | 5pm Eastern
Each session is 90 minutes.
Class schedule: Live lectures will take place on Wednesdays via ZOOM
Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 21
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 18
Registration is required to attend, and limited space is available.