Classical Chats with Linda Boyd

About this class:

This is a 9-meeting virtual class using the Zoom platform.

First Tuesday of the month: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5,  2023 - Jan. 2, Feb. 13, March 5, April 2, May 7, 2024, 7-9 pm CT

Learn about the historical context and cultural significance of classical masterpieces performed by the four orchestras in North Dakota: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, and Minot Symphony Orchestra during the 2023-24 concert season.

Instructor bio:

Linda Boyd served as Executive Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony three times: 1993-96, 2007-2019, and once more as interim 2022-23 (during a year-long CEO search). Her career also included stints as a recording studio and record label owner (1995-2011); high school, college and church choral director and composer; elected official (Fargo City Commissioner/Deputy Mayor and School Board Member/President (2004-2018); and visual artist/graphic designer. She has a passion for introducing people to arts experiences by meeting them where they are.

Humanities North Dakota classes and events are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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