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Fall classes start September 8 — Priority Registration available July 30-August 11, details coming soon!
CA – Performing Arts Appreciation
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 14, 2026-October 12, 2026
Monday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
Required text: A Field Guide to Bluegrass Music, Jeff Westerinen, online resource (https://blueoctanebluegrass.com/a-field-guide-to-bluegrass/). The course is a comprehensive guide to bluegrass music, designed for both musicians and non-musicians. It covers the history, sub-genres and key elements of bluegrass, aiming to provide a foundation for understanding its development and evolution. The course includes live demonstrations of each bluegrass instrument, helping students develop a trained ear for deeper listening (and playing).
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTORS: Andrea Westerinen, Jeff Westerinen
WESTERINEN, ANDREA — B.S., physics and mathematics, Marquette University; M.S., computer science, Nova Southeastern University. Software engineer and systems architect, with 40+ years’ experience. Specialization in natural language processing and knowledge engineering.
WESTERINEN, JEFF — Spent 33 years in the consumer electronics and computer industries, holding leadership roles at IBM, Intel and Microsoft. Currently, CEO of Ontoinsights, LLC, a small startup dedicated to advancing knowledge acquisition and understanding human narratives.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington