A Note from John About Spring Classes Moving Online

To my Graham School students and prospective students,

In these stressful times, I am writing to encourage continuity for those who enjoy my courses, and to whom I am deeply grateful.

My three Graham School courses are moving online for the spring semester. This remote learning effort is part of a UChicago-wide policy during the Covid-19 virus crisis. I truly believe the University could make no other choice. Your health and safety mean more than anything else.

Your satisfaction with my work is also paramount. So I make this commitment to provide an enjoyable learning experience, and help you adjust to the online format in any way I can.

Remote learning can be surprisingly convenient and engaging. I’ve taught online successfully before – and I’m no tech wizard. My wife, Bonnie, will be with us during class time – and Bonnie IS a tech wizard.

The Graham School will be contacting you directly with the technical details and customer service options. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns – before and after we receive those details.

I look forward to providing a rich educational experience (and a fun time!) to help fill the gap while so few cultural resources are open and functioning. Let’s make the history of music and the poetic splendors of romanticism a good, fine thing in navigating these times.  I look forward to continuing existing friendships and forging new ones.

I am grateful for your patronage. It means a lot to me.