Musicianship 1 is the first of a four-course sequence that introduces music students to practical musicianship. In level 1 students learn the fundamentals of reading rhythms and melodies, performing rhythms and sight-singing melodies, improvising basslines and other melodies based on cadential progression, song forms, phrase structure, cadences, major, minor and pentatonic scales and diatonic modes. Kodaly Solfege (relative-pitch, moveable-Do) and South Indian Solkattu (rhythm syllables) are the primary technical foundations.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Solfege with hand signs
- Melody singing in pentatonic and diatonic modes
- Singing in polyphonic contexts
- Basic conducting patterns
- South Indian rhythmic solfege (Solkattu)
- Melodic and rhythmic dictations
- Interval, triad and diatonic mode recognition
- Ostinatos
- Cadential chord progressions in major
- Sight-singing
- Improvisation with diatonic modes
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
For more information about Music courses, please email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71630 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71631 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.