Arts Access
ACHF Arts Access
One hundred elders from four underserved communities will receive high-quality, relevant choral experiences because barriers to participation are mitigated. Improve Group Consulting, an independent consultant, and VocalEssence staff will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including interviews, surveys and statistical tracking. 2: Participants in the Vintage Voices program feel they have an authentic relationship with VocalEssence. Improve Group Consulting, an independent consultant, and VocalEssence staff will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including interviews, surveys and statistical tracking.
130 people from four under-served elder communities participated in Vintage Voices, and reported improved mental and physical health benefits. To assess the program achievements, The Improve Group (evaluation consultant) administered questionnaires to activity directors from each choir host site about the overall experience. Choir members also provided feedback during wrap-up sessions. 2: Vintage Voices removed the barriers of cost, mobility, and access to participation, allowing an under-served community to participate in the arts. A questionnaire of activities directors and post-program wrap-up sessions with singers assessed outcomes. Singers were asked early on about their reasons for joining the choir to help determine whether program benefits met their goals.
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