May 17: "The Music of Star Wars" at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater, WI

Tomorrow I take a break from the Beatles to return to that famous galaxy far, far away:

Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 West Center St, Whitewater, WI
The Music of Star Wars : A Celebration of John Williams' Movie Music
Often called a “space opera”, one aspect of the Star Wars films that helped make them such a pop culture phenomenon was composer John Williams' iconic music. This 60-minute multimedia presentation will showcase the music of all seven movies, citing historical precedents and comparing musical influences with the twofold purpose of (1) illustrating how the music developed, and (2) enlightening listening and furthering enjoyment of the music.