In celebration of Westfield’s 300th Anniversary, come hear Music Scholar and Historian Michael Rosin survey three centuries of music on Sunday, April 5, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Reeve House, 314 Mountain Avenue. The Westfield Historical Society will host Mr. Rosin in an engaging presentation of the unique history of music in this country, particularly in our community and the greater New York City Area. He will discuss the music culture of the community, and how that has changed over the centuries. Mr. Rosin will also describe the nation’s musical trends over the last three centuries, and why musical identity can be problematic in “American Music.”
Michael Rosin is a music historian, writer, educator and professional keyboardist. He is active as a music scholar, writing and producing content for WQXR, New York's Classical Music radio station, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. He has written music and scholarly articles for ensembles & organizations around the US and Europe, and has served as music director, producer & consultant for concerts & recitals.
Holding two degrees in Music Composition and Theory, Rosin has given talks on music in the US and UK, and has performed recitals on piano, harpsichord and organ. He is the Music Historian at the New Jersey Festival Orchestra, and provides pre-concert lectures and program notes for their concerts. Rosin has also been published in national and local music journals, and continues to research and deliver music presentations to schools local arts events. He maintains an active private studio of piano, flute, and music theory students, tutoring all ages in musicianship.
Space is limited, so those wishing to attend the program may make a reservation by email to westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com; or, by calling 908-654-1794, as soon as possible. A donation of $5 per person is suggested at the door.
The Westfield Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs.
