"Explore the remarkable story of the eight musicians aboard the Titanic, whose legacy lives on through myth and memory. Though little is known about the exact music played as the ship sank, their bravery left an enduring mark on history. Learn about their international backgrounds, careers, and the aftermath of the tragedy, as well as the cultural impact of the 1985 shipwreck discovery and the 1997 film Titanic. The talk also features the history of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee and its place in the Titanic’s story.

Dulais Rhys, Ph.D has been a professional musician for over 30 years and has Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Wales. Rhys also studied composition and conducting at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland."