Music in Context 1 is the first of a two-course sequence that introduces students to the cultural context of music and other artistic production and the disciplines of Historical Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Comparative Musicology. Western Classical, Jazz, Rock and Popular Music, Electronic Music, and some music of world cultures, including music of the Indigenous people of the Americas, are studied regarding their similarities and differences.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor.
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What you will learn
- The Impetus for Humans to Create Music
- Music and Language: Song repertoire
- Technology of Music Making
- Music as a Religious, Ceremonial, and Ritual component
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.