# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 09:45 am – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a FREE 2-Part lecture series at the Bel Air Armory (May 12 and 19, 2026)!About this EventBeginning in the 1920’s, popular music was largely created by the songwriters of the American Songbook who created an enduring cultural legacy in song. Elvis changed everything. By the late 50’s, these earlier songwriters were out of business. The generational shift brought on by the Baby Boomers fostered radical changes in pop music, including the emergence of rock and roll, R&B and the folk music revival.Julie Kurzava examines how the post war social upheaval is reflected in popular music in the mid 50's and early 60’s.(May 12th) Part 1: R&B and the establishment of Rock & Roll(May 19th) Part 2: Social upheaval through songJulie Kurzava is a versatile performer who has worked professionally throughout the United States in theater, concert and opera. A classically trained singer, she is a graduate of Northwestern University (BM) and the Peabody Conservatory (MM). Ms. Kurzava is co-founder and Executive Director of New Moon Theater, a touring theater for young audiences. Formerly a faculty member of the Peabody Road Scholar program, she is a popular lecturer on Musical Theater and the American Songbook. Ms. Kurzava is currently on the music faculty at Loyola University Maryland.The lecture series will be held on Tuesdays, May 12 and 19, 2026 from 9:45-Noon each day (there will be a short break). Participants only need to reserve a spot for May 12th and you are welcome to come to one or both dates. This series is made possible through the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District with a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.Parking is metered on Main Street and in the Parking Garage (Pennsylvania/Hickory Ave.) Doors will open at 9:30am. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bel-air/leaving-the-american-songbook-the-reign-of-the-baby-boomers/100001985837317875 - **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bel Air - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Bel Air Armory - **lat**: 39.5375218 - **long**: -76.35032289999998 - **full address**: Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7f1d07c045184fdf785e31ac9943686a199b2aa040c84f12e01e33d496d9ad48-rimg-w1200-h600-dc7c5051-gmir.jpg?v=1774552930 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers being held? - **A:** Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 09:45 am to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers? - **A:** Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers is organized by The Town of Bel Air. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leaving the American Songbook: The Reign of the Baby Boomers is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bel Air, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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