Lectures on Tap-"Technology and Controversy in American Music"

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📚 Lecture: “Technology and Controversy in American Music”

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Tom Rizzuto

Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Tom Rizzuto as we delve into the fascinating relationship between technology and controversy in American music. From the invention of the microphone, which some claimed would corrupt youth, to the American musicians union's fears that records would spell the end of live performances, every technological leap has sparked debates. This lecture will unpack these historical events and explore why technological advancements in music often provoke such strong reactions.

Dr. Rizzuto is a professor of music history, guitar, and media at Molloy University and SUNY Old Westbury. With degrees in music education and musicology, as well as a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities focused on Music Education, his research examines the intersections of music and cultural shifts. His work has been featured in Discovery Magazine, History Magazine, and the Arts Education Policy Review, along with contributions to the Rock and Roll Archaeology podcast. A native New Yorker, Dr. Rizzuto resides on Long Island with his family.

Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the complex dynamics between music technology and its social implications!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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