Theory and Practice of Music 3

Course code MUSC 2303

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

Theory and Practice of Music 3 is the third of a four-course sequence that gives music students a comprehensive introduction to music theory and practice in a variety of musical traditions. In level 3 students continue their study of chromatic harmony from Western classical and jazz/contemporary traditions. The study of musical form is expanded to include large forms. Assignments will continue to include elements of instrumentation and orchestration.

Prerequisites

MUSC 1403 or permission of instructor.

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What you will learn

  • Advanced harmony and its relation to style and form.
  • Large Forms
  • Orchestration, focusing on winds, brass and percussion

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.

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.