Preparatory Performance Techniques 1

Course code MUSC 1041

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course prepares students to implement all aspects of musical performance through engagement with weekly recitals, integration with the music student community and critical and reflective writing.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the VCC Preparatory Music Certificate program or permission of department leader.

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What you will learn

  • 1. Writing skills for musicians
    2. Performance Skills
    3. Preparation techniques for performance

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41465 January 5, 2026
to April 24, 2026
Lab/Rehearsal VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

1. Submission of video performance where the student is the feature performer.
2. Detailed program notes to accompany the performance submission.
3. Written critique of a live performance.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.