Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

Orchestra (CP234)

CP – Performing Arts (Participation)

This course helps to develop your symphonic experience playing the classics. Previous playing experience and some ability to sight-read are required. New players must interview with the instructors prior to enrollment.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Richard Wellons, Steven Zimmerman, Andrew Corbett

WELLONS, RICK–B.A., biology, Westminster College. Studied violin with Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in amateur symphonies and musical productions. Art interests include drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting and working with metal and wood.

ZIMMERMAN, STEVEN–Former music educator turned computer programmer/analyst who stays busy in retirement playing woodwinds, singing, acting in community theatre, and teaching music at OLLI. He is honored to be taking up the mantle of his late father, Joe Zimmerman, who taught at OLLI for decades.

CORBETT, ANDY–Born and raised in Chicago. B.A., English, Penn State University; master of counseling, University of Delaware. Licensed professional counselor of mental health and master addiction counselor in public and private facilities. Plays French horn in the OLLI concert band, orchestra and an alto in the recorder ensemble.

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