Harmony College Northwest 2024

Have you ever found yourself turned off from singing because of social or interpersonal grievances? Do you struggle to feel seen and heard by the other members of your ensemble, leadership team, or even your audience? NVC can help! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication (sometimes called Compassionate Communication) as it was envisioned and developed by its founder, Marshall Rosenberg, in his seminal book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. A chorus or quartet culture firmly rooted in the principles of this model is sure to provide a transformative and powerful experience for everyone involved. At the end of this crash course, students (that’s you!) will have learned and demonstrated the following skills using NVC, as it relates to both our musical and personal lives: 1) How to identify the root cause of emotions and how these affect our behavior; 2) How to celebrate successes, express gratitude, and receive praise in a more meaningful and authentic way; 3) How to communicate using a step-by-step method designed to eliminate conflict and increase connection between yourself and others; 4) How to find mutually satisfying solutions to interpersonal problems that meet everyone’s needs; And so much more!