The Magic Behind Film Scores
| Dates: | January 14 - February 18, 2026 |
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| Meets: | W from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Location: | ONLINE ONLINE |
| Cost: | $60.00 (valid through Dec 31) |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in 2025-2026 Annual Membership OLLI or 2025-2026 Annual Membership OLLI for ISU EMPLOYEES
The Magic Behind Film Scores
With Mike Agron
Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
.With Mike Agron
Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Discover how film music enhances storytelling, sets mood and place, defines character, and blends styles—jazz, classical, pop—into powerful cinematic impressions. The course discusses how composers shape emotion across genres like drama, romance, comedy, sci-fi, and westerns. From The Jazz Singer to James Bond, the class traces 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
Notes:
Members who cancel a program registration will only receive a full refund if the following criteria are met: cancellation is received in the OLLI office 15 business days prior to the first meeting of any Course or Osher Online Course, cancellation is received in the OLLI office 30 business days prior to the event for a Special Event and/or 30 business days prior to the departure date for all day trips and overnight trips.
| Fee: | $60.00 |
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ONLINE ONLINE
Pete Kikta
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 01/14/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
| 01/21/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
| 01/28/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
| 02/04/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
| 02/11/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
| 02/18/2026 | Wednesday | 5 PM to 6:30 PM | ONLINE ONLINE |
