Charles Bergeron
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1960s Rock Icons and More
What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Baron Wolman Exhibition
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10am
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Signature Event Space
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Relive the era of flower power — or experience it for the first time — as Charles Bergeron previews The Baker Museum’s upcoming exhibition Baron Wolman: Capturing the Sound of an Era. Bergeron, who leads the Rock & Roll History educational series, serves up an audio appetizer and discusses the importance of some of the artists featured in the exhibition.
Move Over Again Boys
Iconic Female Singer-Songwriters
Friday, January 22, 2027, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Explore the iconic contributions of some of rock and pop’s most celebrated female singer/songwriters and performers as Charles Bergeron uses audio clips and historical context to demonstrate how these women challenged norms and broke barriers.
Art Rock
The Progressives
Friday, February 19, 2027, 10am
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Signature Event Space
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Art rock or progressive rock takes center stage in the latest discussion. Born in the late 1960s and flourishing in the early 1970s, the rock subgenre also known as prog rock helped elevate the artistry of some of rock’s finest musicians. In this presentation, Charles Bergeron details the skills, influences and more behind groups ranging from King Crimson to Rush.
I Want My MTV
A Look at Rock Music During the ’80s
Friday, March 26, 2027, 10am
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Signature Event Space
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
On August 1, 1981, with the airing of The Buggles’ Video Killed the Radio Star, popular music changed forever. MTV was on air and quickly overtook radio as the No. 1 vehicle for introducing new rock, pop and hip-hop artists. Charles Bergeron explores the groundbreaking platform and the artists who thrived on it.