Arts Access
ACHF Arts Access
150 people from six underserved elder communities will participate in Vintage Voices, and—through this choral experience—will report improved mental health benefits. UpFront Consulting, an independent consultant and VocalEssence staff will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including observation, surveys and focus groups. 2: Vintage Voices will provide a quality choral experience to the target community because barriers to participation, including cost, mobility, and access to highly-trained artists, are mitigated. UpFront Consulting, an independent consultant, and VocalEssence staff will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including observation, surveys and focus groups.
127 people from six under-served elder communities participated in Vintage Voices, and reported improved mental and physical health benefits. VocalEssence hired The Improve Group to evaluate and assess achievement of program outcomes. To assess the major achievements of the program’s first year, The Improve Group conducted interviews with activity directors from each site. Choir members also provided feedback about Vintage Voices during wrap-up sessions after the final performance. 2: Vintage Voices removed the barriers of cost, mobility and access to participation, allowing an under-served community to participate in the arts. VocalEssence hired The Improve Group to evaluate and assess achievement of program outcomes. To assess the major achievements of the program’s first year, The Improve Group conducted interviews with activity directors from each site. Choir members also provided feedback about Vintage Voices during wrap-up sessions after the final performance.
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