MUSIC E00, Concert Band
This course reinforces older adults’ love of performing music in public and provides a structure for them to express themselves and participate in a performance group during their later years. Older adults also experience the physical benefits of deep breathing and head, eye, and ear coordination that result from playing a musical instrument. The course mentally stimulates older adults to concentrate on a wide variety of musical score, memorize parts, and problem solve in front of an audience.
Course Number: 9807 Time: 6:30 - 9:20 p.m. ThLocation: PAC 110Instructor: Miyoshi YAbove section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street.
MUSIC E02, Guitar for Older Adults
This course re-stimulates older adults’ interest in and knowledge of music played on the guitar and enhances their self-expression through music. Older adults learn basic and some advanced guitar chords, strumming patterns, and finger picks while playing songs from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, as well as traditional folk songs.
Course Number: 9808 Time: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. MWLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Terry Jr P W
Course Number: 9809 Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. TThLocation: FST PRESInstructor: Schulman JAbove section meets at First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St. (2nd & Wilshire).
MUSIC E03, “The Merits” – Vocal Ensemble
This course provides older adults with an opportunity to express themselves musically, perform in community events, gain a sense of belonging to a creative peer group, and continue their life experiences in music. The course also helps older adults improve their vocal performance skills, rehearsal techniques, and general knowledge of music.
Course Number: 9810 Time: 10 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. TLocation: FST PRESInstructor: Bryant WAbove section meets at First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St. (2nd & Wilshire).
MUSIC E04, Voice Training
This course provides a venue for older adults to discover or strengthen their musical creativity, personal vocal skill, performance standards, and self-confidence. Vocal exercises and solo singing. Advanced memorization is stressed.
Course Number: 9811 Time: 12:30 - 2:50 p.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 107Instructor: Parnell D J
Course Number: 9855 Time: 12:30 - 2:50 p.m. WLocation: EC 1227 408Instructor: Parnell D JThis course is for beginners.
MUSIC E06, Gospel Community Chorus
This course introduces older adults to gospel music, literature, and singing techniques with the goal of performing throughout the community. The course provides a venue for older adult students to express themselves through gospel music, gain knowledge of the history of gospel music, build or rebuild their self-confidence as soloists or group performers, and interact with a group of creative peers.
Course Number: 9812 Time: 1 - 2:50 p.m. WLocation: PAC 107Instructor: Bryant WAbove section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street.
MUSIC E10, Spanish Folk Singing
This course provides older adults (primarily those with a working knowledge of the Spanish language) with an opportunity to practice and perform music in Spanish from around the world. Older adult students are introduced to Spanish music, literature, and singing techniques from their own and other cultures, and encouraged to express themselves through Spanish folk songs.
Course Number: 9813 Time: 12 - 1:50 p.m. TLocation: VA PKInstructor: Perez J ZAbove section meets at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave.
MUSIC E17, Luisa R.G. Kot Concert Series
In this class, Emeritus students will experience a series of concert performances through a mix of live and in-person performances and pre-recordings. These musical performances will expose students to different performers, composers, and musicians and engage in stimulating discussions about music, performers’ lives, the ways in which music and art can enrich one’s life, and so forth. This seminar provides a space for students to socialize with their peers and validate their life experiences while gaining exposure to mentally stimulating content.
Course Number: 9858 Time: 3 - 4:50 p.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 107Instructor: Peterson J
MUSIC E30, Opera Appreciation
This course helps older adults understand and appreciate opera as a music form and provides opportunities for socialization through shared interests. Older adults learn about the creative aspects, history, and development of opera. The course includes operatic experiences, live productions, and other opportunities for mental stimulation and peer group socialization.
Course Number: 9814 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Jackson L R
MUSIC E32, Music Appreciation
This course helps older adults understand how music can enhance their life experiences by learning more about music styles, composition, performance, and historical periods. Older adults listen to and discuss musical selections and composers’ biographies; expand their musical knowledge and understanding of different types of music, including orchestral, jazz, indigenous, and film music; and explore different aspects of musical performance by comparing different performers’ recordings of the same piece.
Course Number: 9815 Time: 12 - 1:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Peterson J D
Course Number: 9816 Time: 1 - 2:50 p.m. MLocation: EC 1227 107Instructor: Hetz M LThis is a hybrid class. The instructor will provide a Zoom link for those wishing to join remotely.
MUSIC E34, Lyric Chorus
This course provides older adults with a musical growth experience, opportunities to enhance their self-esteem and sense of belonging, and a way to express their creativity and interact with peers. Older adults rehearse and perform three-part arrangements of classics, Broadway hits, and ragtime music, and learn to be positive contributors to the sound, appearance, and artistic personality of a performing chorus while keeping their concentration and lung capacity at a peak.
Course Number: 9817 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 107Instructor: Gerhold T
MUSIC E51, Piano and Theory
This course is intended to enhance the enjoyment of creating music among older adults and enhance their ability to express themselves through music. Older adults learn to play piano music at their own level and pace, and participate in group discussions with peers. Older adults also learn musical skills and concepts and develop their ability to play piano music.
Course Number: 9818 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. SLocation: PAC 206Instructor: Hetz M LThis is a hybrid class. Above section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street. The instructor will provide a Zoom link for those wishing to join remotely. This section is for intermediate and advanced students.
Course Number: 9819 Time: 12 - 1:50 p.m. FLocation: PAC 206Instructor: Hetz M LThis is a hybrid class. Above section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street. The instructor will provide a Zoom link for those wishing to join remotely. This section is for the beginner student.