An Uncompromising Moralist: The Artistry of Bob Dylan

Dates: October 14 - November 18, 2021
Meets: Thurs. from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $75.00

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Date Day Time
10/14/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM
10/21/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM
10/28/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM
11/04/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM
11/11/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM
11/18/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership or 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership

Join professors Eric Funk and Michael Beehler for a deep dive into the music and words of Bob Dylan. Dylan-the-musician embodies the amazing richness of the American musical styles he absorbs and repurposes, while Dylan-the-poet reflects a deep knowledge of the Western literary tradition and a profound love of language. These qualities, together with an uncompromising sense of morality, form the basis of Dylan's unique talent.

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $75.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Michael Beehler

Michael Beehler is a professor emeritus of English at Montana State University. He has published and lectured widely on literature of the 20th century, especially modern poetry.

Eric Funk

Dr. Eric Funk is a composer and retired associate teaching professor in the School of Music at Montana State University. He is also the host and artistic director of Montana PBS-TV's "11th & Grant with Eric Funk."
Date Day Time Location
10/14/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
10/21/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
10/28/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/04/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/11/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/18/2021Thursday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

Course Takeaways

  • Technical knowledge of the musical styles reflected in Dylan's music.
  • Scholarly knowledge of the intricacies of Dylan's poetry words.
  • An enhanced appreciation for the music and poetry of this Nobel Prize winner.