Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	02/17/2026
Top Code	100400 - Music
Units	0 Total Units (Lecture Units 0;  Lab/Other Units 0)
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18; Lab Hours 36)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Total Student Learning Hours	54
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This noncredit course is designed for older adults who want to sing in a choral ensemble. Students will work on songs in a class setting in preparation for concert performances. Emotional communication through song will be explored as students learn the ways that tone, pitch, and dynamics shape vocal expression. Students will benefit from breathing and stretching exercises to develop vocal flexibility and lung capacity. Students will also increase mental acuity through the memorization of songs and practicing sight reading skills. This class will develop self-confidence, socialization skills, and provide an outlet for creative expression. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Perform a variety of choral music literature.
2. Practice choral performance skills in an ensemble setting.

Course Objectives

• Apply choral rehearsal and performance techniques.
• Utilize individual musical skill as it relates to the study of choral music practice and performance.

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Lecture Content

1. Rehearsal techniques
   1. Ensemble etiquette
   2. Vocal part assignments
   3. Seated posture
   4. Standing posture
   5. Marking choral music
   6. Choral folder posture
2. Vocal development
   1. Breathing
      1. Anatomy
      2. Breathing styles
      3. Staggered breathing
   2. Vocal production
      1. Phonation
      2. Vocal tract position for style
      3. Vowel shapes
      4. Vocal range
      5. Vocal agility
      6. Singing harmony
      7. Singing polyphonic music
3. Musicianship skills
4. Intonation and balance
5. Practice Techniques
6. Articulation
7. Expression
8. Performance techniques

Lab Content

1. Group vocalization
2. Musicianship practice
3. Sectional rehearsals
4. Group rehearsals
5. Individual practice
6. Memorization techniques

Method(s) of Instruction

• Regular NC Lab (NC4)
• Regular NC Lect (NC3)

Instructional Techniques

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Reading Assignments

Standard choral octavos and music reading.

Writing Assignments

Notation of music and score markings.

Out-of-class Assignments

Individual and sectional practice in preparation for performance.

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Projects (Individual/Group)
• Oral Presentations
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Evaluation of performance accuracy and individual practice progress.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Preparation for at least one performance outside of class per semester.

Resources Subscreen

• Other: . . ().

Eligible Discipline(s)

• Music: Master’s degree in music OR bachelor’s degree in music AND master’s degree in humanities OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.