Composer Jeffrey Ruckma (or Ruckman) gestures in the background as musician Mark Cohick takes notes. photo: Laura Spencer, KCUR
The term "silent film" is in some ways a misnomer since musical accompaniment was always a part of the viewing experience. The Sounds of Silents film series at the Kansas City Public Library pairs short films and a full-length feature with unique scoring by a local composer. by Laura SpencerKansas City, MOLocal composer Jeffrey Ruckma (or Jeffrey Ruckman) leads the Spoonbender Consort as the Sounds of Silents film series continues at the Kansas City Public Library:
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life, Saturday, April 19, at 3:30 p.m., Central Library
African Paradise and Selected Shorts, Saturday, May 17, at 3:30 p.m., Central Library
Diary of a Lost Girl, Saturday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m., Plaza Branch
Composer Jeffrey Ruckma (or Ruckman) gestures in the background as musician Mark Cohick takes notes.
photo: Laura Spencer, KCUR
