Course Schedule – Spring 2024 / Art and Music
The courses listed below, in the general area of history and philosophy, are currently offered at Quest.
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ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK
Coordinators: Linda Downs, Lynnel Garabedian, Bob Reiss, Ellen Shapiro
This is an art history course that explores the lives and work of artists throughout the world. The course prompts discussion of style, meaning, media, and aesthetics as well as philosophical, social, and political issues.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Coordinators: Sol Makon, Peter Dichter, Pete Weis
Historically, Classical music and social/political structures have always been interrelated. A change in one has the potential to alter or transform the other.
FOLK MUSIC AND MELLOW ROCK
Coordinators: Bob Gottfried, Michael Wellner
Each class will be devoted to one or two Folk/Rock artists or groups. We will learn about the artists and listen to and sing along with them.
ROCK AND ROOTS ALBUMS
Coordinators: Steve Koenig, Wayne Cotter
Explore the roots and branches of rock: rock, reggae, soul, blues, punk, folk, new wave, country, and metal.
YOUNG BEETHOVEN
Coordinators: Arlene Hajinlian, Larry Shapiro
Beethoven became a composer of the highest possible ambition and began sketches for some of his greatest music while in his teens.