From Evolution to Revolution: The Music of the 60s
1-Time Lecture | Available
The 1960s were a transformative decade in music, marked by innovation, experimentation, and cultural change. From The Beatles and The Byrds to psychedelic rock and Motown, new styles emerged that redefined the industry.
Join Dr. Tom Cimarusti for an engaging exploration of this revolutionary era. Through key artists, genres, and social movements, we’ll examine how 1960s music shaped and reflected its time—leaving a lasting impact on generations to come.
Sign up now and discover why this decade remains one of the most influential in music history!
Thomas Cimarusti
Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti is a Professor of Music History at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has lectured at various campuses across the country including Florida State University, Utah Valley University, and Texas Tech University.
With an interest in 18th- and 19th-century music, Dr. Cimarusti has presented his research at conferences in Asia, Europe, and the USA on topics concerning Mozart, Beethoven, Italian opera, and chamber music.
In 2018 he founded the Naples Center for Public Musicology, an organization which promotes community engagement through public lectures at retirement communities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Artis-Naples, Opera Naples, and other community organizations.
His current research interest concerns the musical culture of the Koreshan Unity.