Musicology 1 is the first of a two-course sequence that continues the study of the cultural context of music and other artistic production and the disciplines of Historical Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Comparative Musicology. Musicology 1 focuses on the history of Classical music from the Baroque era to the Romantic era.
Prerequisites
MUSC 1405 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.
- Sacred and secular music in Western Europe
- The strengths and weaknesses of creating historical-era genres
- The misappropriation of the ideas of teleology, development and evolution into the historical description of art, music and all cultural production
- The important features of Baroque, Classical and Romantic music and how they relate to the individuals and cultural contexts by whom they are produced
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71644 |
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.