NBE 076 - Vocal Ensemble For Older Adults

Description: Vocal Ensemble is designed for older students who have an interest in learning to sing and who enjoy music. Topics include breath control, tone placement, articulation, enunciation, and the rehearsal, performance and study of choral literature. The course Introduces music theory as a means of learning to read music rather than learning by rote. It assists older adults in identifying and examining personal interest and aptitudes in music to enhance mental acuity and creativity, as well as appreciation of the arts. This course is repeatable.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Learn basics of music notation and theory through reading and singing short passages and exercises
Improve technical skill through observing good vocal health patterns and learning increasingly challenging exercises.
Learn and perform simple to intermediate choral music accurately and with appropriate interpretation.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 12-36
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.16-0.5
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0.5-1.5