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  "college": "santa-barbara-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "CRMO",
  "name": "Creative Music",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/older-adults/",
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      "code": "CRMO NC005",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC005",
      "title": "Choral Singing: For Older Adults",
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      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "Older adult students learn vocal techniques, song interpretation, tone, pitch, dynamics and performance technique to effectively perform choral music in front of an audience. Students benefit from breathing and stretching exercises to develop vocal flexibility and lung capacity. Students also increase mental acuity through memorization of musical numbers and sight music reading skills, develop self- confidence, socialization skills, and an outlet for creative expression. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc005",
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          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
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    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC008",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC008",
      "title": "Jazz/Pop Piano: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "The older adult student will learn to improvise and play piano in their own style and explore sophisticated ways to use jazz chords and arranging techniques such as swing bass, walking bass, ballad style, Latin rhythms, boogie-woogie and the \"New Age\" sound. Instruction includes how to play in a combo, how to arrange standards from \"The Great American Songbook,\" Jazz Era and more. Will inspire students and enhance musicianship of anyone with basic piano skills and the rudiments of music reading. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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    {
      "code": "CRMO NC011",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC011",
      "title": "Basics of Singing I: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "Novice or experienced older adult singers learn singing and breathing techniques, vocal support, range, song interpretation, and stage presence. Older adult students will develop enhanced self-esteem and communication skills while participating with and performing for fellow students. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 5,
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        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc011",
          "subject": "CRMO"
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC014",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC014",
      "title": "Beginning Piano Level 1: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (8 lecture, 8 lab)",
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      "description": "Incorporates lecture and hands-on instruction to teach the beginning older-adult piano student basic orientation of the instrument, notes and rhythm. Older adults experience the therapeutic value of playing an instrument and expanding their knowledge of musical elements, resulting in improved physical and emotional well-being. Students have the opportunity to play in class. An electronic keyboard or piano at home is recommended. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc014",
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        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc014",
          "subject": "CRMO"
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC017",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC017",
      "title": "Playing the Ukulele: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (8 lecture, 8 lab)",
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      "description": "Teaches older adult students strumming, finger picking, chords, and improvisations needed to successfully play the ukulele. Students experience the physical and emotional health benefits of music performance, including improved manual strength and dexterity and an improvement in mental focus. For beginners as well as seasoned musicians. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc017",
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        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc017",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC019",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC019",
      "title": "Developing a Musical Ensemble: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "24 (8 lecture, 16 lab)",
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      "description": "For proficient older adult musicians who want to perform as part of an orchestra. Develop individual musicianship skills and techniques while learning how to be part of a larger group. Topics include achieving a unified sound, following a conductor, taking rehearsal notes and performance conduct. Older adults share the dynamic experience of playing in a large group creating exciting classical and popular music. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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    {
      "code": "CRMO NC030",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC030",
      "title": "Basic Ear Training And Pitch Training: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "Older adult musicians are introduced to basic pitch and interval relationships for melodies, harmonies, recognizing chords and song keys. Older adult students experience the physical and emotional benefits of music performance including, increased confidence and accuracy while performing with others, improved mental focus, and building new physical and mental pathways and connections. Pitch and ear training is also particularly essential for singers reading sheet music. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
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        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc030",
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        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc030",
          "subject": "CRMO"
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC031",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC031",
      "title": "Basic Rhythm Training for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "Novice and experienced older adult music students learn the basic subtle differences between rhythmic subdivisions of twos, threes, and syncopations. Learning to identify and replicate these differences opens new neural pathways, improves physical coordination, strengthens and enhances mind/body awareness for older adults. Rhythm Training is also essential for reading the Western sheet music system. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc031",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC043",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC043",
      "title": "Beginning Electronic Keyboard: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
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      "description": "Older adult students develop knowledge of technology using state of the art electronic keyboards while enhancing their creative, musical and mental acuity. Older adults conquer mental and physical challenges by creating their own music using the keyboard functions such as styles, voices, transposition and recording. Students enhance socialization skills by playing in ensemble groups. Previous piano/keyboard instruction recommended. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
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    {
      "code": "CRMO NC045",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC045",
      "title": "Jazz Appreciation and History: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (16 lecture)",
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      "description": "Older adults practice critical thinking and self-expression through the demonstration and discussion of Jazz. Students will view archival films and gain insights into American musical & cultural history while expanding their breadth of knowledge of jazz music and musicians. Older adults will experience the mental, physical, and emotional benefits resulting from social engagement and group interaction that build camaraderie through this common interest and shared love of our nation's music. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC047",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC047",
      "title": "Developing a Jazz Combo:For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "24 (8 lecture, 16 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students learn to improvise and interact with other musicians in a close-knit jazz combo. Explore techniques such as how to play jazz chords and scales, swing, improvisation, instrumental roles and different feels and grooves. Discover how to fit into a combo. Each class has a short lecture and longer lab time. This course benefits anyone with basic instrumental and music reading skills. This course will especially inspire the older adult and enhance their musicianship while developing a sense of camaraderie. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC053",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC053",
      "title": "Intermediate Piano for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (8 lecture, 8 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Older adults expand musicianship skills and improve health and well-being through class activities. Students play on digital pianos, perform new music and study music theory. A year of beginning piano lessons and a piano or keyboard at home is recommended. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc053",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc053",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC057",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC057",
      "title": "Recorder Playing: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (8 lecture, 8 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Older adult students learn to play the recorder (or \"Old English flute\"). Students receive group and individual instruction and an opportunity to make music with others. Enhanced self-esteem and sense of accomplishment as students learn a new skill and have an opportunity to share the experience with peers with similar interests. The first hour will be devoted to beginners. Appropriate for the older adult, beginning and continuing student. Please bring a recorder to the first class. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC061",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC061",
      "title": "Music of Our Lives and Times: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "12 (12 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to promote the mental, emotional, and social well-being of older adults through the enjoyment, discussion and associations of music. Familiar music and stimuli encourage individual responses and reawaken neural connections, resulting in improved recall, sense of self-worth, and mental alertness. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 36,
          "open": 31,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc061",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 32,
          "open": 32,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc061",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC085",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC085",
      "title": "Essence of Opera: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "20 (20 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Teaches older adults the history of opera. Students study different opera composers, musical scores, historical backgrounds and social contexts. Students watch and listen to examples of operatic performances, enhancing memory retention and socialization skills. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC090",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC090",
      "title": "Performance Singing: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "16 (8 lecture, 8 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Older adult students learn vocal techniques, song interpretation and performance technique to effectively perform songs in front of an audience. Students benefit from breathing and stretching exercises to develop flexibility and lung capacity. Mental acuity is enhanced through memorization of musical numbers and sight music reading skills. Students learn to give and receive constructive criticism. Develops self confidence, socialization skills and provides an expressive outlet for creative expression. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc090",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/crmo/#crmo-nc090",
          "subject": "CRMO"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC150",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC150",
      "title": "Beginning String Techniques for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Instruction in the fundamentals of playing an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello and string bass). Any student may enroll, but Music majors are given first priority on use of college instruments. Instruments are furnished by the college. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc150",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC152",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC152",
      "title": "Beginning Wind And Percussion Techniques for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "50 (50 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to the basic techniques of instrumental performance-brass, woodwind and percussion. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC160",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC160",
      "title": "College Choir: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Performance class for older adults with previous singing experience. Class includes public performances. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc160",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC163",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC163",
      "title": "Quire of Voyces for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Study, performance, and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of Renaissance era. Frequent public appearances. Audition Required. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc163",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC165",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC165",
      "title": "Jazz Improvisation for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
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      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Individual and small group improvisational techniques. Combo performance. Course placement level determined by interview/audition. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc165",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC170",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC170",
      "title": "Symphony Orchestra: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Performance class for older adults with previous orchestral experience. Class includes public performances. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc170",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC174",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC174",
      "title": "Chamber Music for Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
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      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Ensemble class that provides an opportunity for students to perform standard chamber music literature from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Individuals expected to improve their performance level and thus perfect the performance of the group. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc174",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC176",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC176",
      "title": "Concert Band: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
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      "description": "Performance class for older adults with previous concert band experience. Class includes public performances. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc176",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC180",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC180",
      "title": "Trombone Choir",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Study and performance of original literature and arrangements of symphonic and choral works for trombone ensemble. Public concert appearances. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc180",
          "subject": "CRMO"
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      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CRMO NC188",
      "subject": "CRMO",
      "number": "NC188",
      "title": "Big Band Jazz Ensemble I: For Older Adults",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "54 (54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Performance class for older adults with previous big jazz band experience. Class includes public performance. Course restricted to 98 repetitions",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/crmo/#crmo-nc188",
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