Noncredit Music
10 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
N MUS 934 Palomar Treble Chorus for Older Adults
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- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult is a small, treble voice (soprano and alto) vocal ensemble of (20 to 28 singers), which studies a wide range of choral literature/music for the treble voice. The repertoire is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum, including diverse languages, style periods, and cultures. Performances are combined with the Palomar Chamber Singers and the Palomar Chorale and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 937 Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Drumming for Older Adults
- Hours
- 24.00-54.00 hours lab
Drum, percussion and song classes in the traditions of Escola de Samba from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Afro-Cuban traditions, popular and folkloric; Rumba, Congo (Makuta/Palo), Franco/Haitian (Gaga/Congo Layet)from East and West Cuba for older adults. Develop ability to work as a drum ensemble.
N MUS 948 Community Chorale for Older Adults
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- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs repertoire from the standard oratorio and choral literature. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, vocal technique, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Chorale and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 951 Community Concert Band for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs classics from the standard concert band literature. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, instrumental techniques, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Concert Band and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 952 Community Jazz Ensemble for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs standard stage band literature, with opportunities for students to arrange and compose for the band, and rehearse the ensemble. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, instrumental and vocal techniques, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Jazz Ensemble and are held on campus and in the community. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required.
N MUS 955 Community Brass Ensemble for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs chamber music literature for brass. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, brass-specific instrumental techniques, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Brass Ensemble and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 958 Chamber Singers for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult is a small, mixed-voice vocal ensemble (20 to 28 singers), which studies a wide range of choral literature and performs several concerts during each academic year. The repertoire is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum including diverse languages, style periods, and cultures. Performances are combined with the Palomar Chamber Singers and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 959 Musical Theatre Orchestra for Older Adults
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- 27.00-54.00 hours lab
Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre literature. Attendance at all scheduled productions is required.
N MUS 972 Community Repertory Jazz Band for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs professional level materials for the large jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, instrumental and vocal techniques, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Repertory Jazz Ensemble and are held on campus and in the community.
N MUS 998 Community Symphony Orchestra for Older Adults
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
This ensemble for the older adult rehearses and performs classics from the standard symphony orchestra literature including works for string and full ensembles. Emphasis is placed on stylistic and historical performance practices, instrumental techniques, and musicianship. Performances are combined with the Palomar Symphony Orchestra and are held on campus and in the community.