Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course is designed to further the skills of experienced musicians who play woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will explore new band literature as well as techniques and methods for improving and maintaining performance success oriented toward older adults. Open Entry/Open Exit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course is designed to develop the skills of older adults who want to learn to play piano or improve their piano skills. Students will practice technical skills and explore piano literature in a variety of styles. Students will also increase mental acuity through the memorization of song and practicing sight reading skills. This class will develop self-confidence, socialization skills, and provide an outlet for creative expression.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course is designed for older adults who want to play guitar. Students will work on guitar techniques in a class setting. Students will benefit from stretching exercises to develop hand and finger flexibility. Students will also increase mental acuity through practice of chords, finger-picking, and single line melodies. This class will develop self-confidence, socialization skills, and provide an outlet for creative expression.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

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.

Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit

This noncredit course is designed for older adults who want to sing. Students will work on songs in a class setting in preparation for performance for their peers. 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 song and practicing sight reading skills. This class will develop self-confidence, socialization skills, and provide an outlet for creative expression. Open Entry/Open Exit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.