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Thomas Hanney

Principal Lecturer

Academic Affairs

585-475-7258
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Thomas Hanney

Principal Lecturer

Academic Affairs

Education

Certificate, Rochester Institute of Technology; BA, St. John Fisher College; MA, State University College at Brockport

585-475-7258

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Invited Article/Publication
Hanney, Thomas. "It's Been the Greatest Friend I Ever Had." Harmonica Happenings, a Quarterly Publication of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. (2016). Print.

Currently Teaching

SOIS-240
3 Credits
From the mid-1800s to today, the harmonica has largely been learned informally, passed down by generations of musicians who have used it to play melodies, solos, and chord accompaniment. It was a natural for the blues because of its human voice-like quality and flexible way to play “blue” notes. Blues musicians developed a harmonica style that reverberates in many musical styles today. This interdisciplinary course focuses on the history and culture of the harmonica and the blues. Students learn about era-related harmonica styles, influential harmonica players, the basics of playing blues-style diatonic harmonica, and the fundamentals of sound. Students will attend a live music performance in the Rochester community.
SOIS-510
3 Credits
A capstone class for students in the applied arts and sciences bachelor of science degree program. Course provides students an opportunity to reflect upon and enhance the many aspects of their individualized educational programs and focus on future goals.