'The Science of Sound' is next Senior Wednesday topic 'The Science of Sound' is next Senior Wednesday topic

"The Science of Sound" is the theme of Senior Wednesday (for art enthusiasts 55 and older) from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Refreshments are at 10 a.m., with the presentation at 10:30 a.m.

Moving at 426 vibrations per second, the sound of a tuning fork can be detected by the human ear. Explore how musicians use the science of sound to design and create musical instruments from stretched skins on drums to air forced through a brass trumpet. How do different materials conduct sound, and what allows the human ear to experience these vibrations? Discover the fundamentals of instruments from around the world and how our perception of sound influenced their evolution.

New England Conservatory of Music alum David Baxter has been an active international performer and teacher, with numerous recording credits to his name. Baxter currently teaches at Newman University and works with Arts Partners to provide musical outreach to K-12 students. He is the classical music critic for The Wichita Eagle.