Performance Ensemble is a practical musical experience where students work with a faculty director, student colleagues and community members to rehearse and perform in concert as an ensemble. Each performance ensemble will work on a variety of repertoire each term.
The different ensembles offered give students the opportunity to rehearse and perform music in a variety of
styles, and, depending on the ensemble, require sight-reading, improvisation, and other musical skills and techniques. In addition, in many ensembles students are encouraged to write or arrange music for the ensemble.
”Performance Ensemble” is repeatable for credit. Students require 4 terms (6 cr.) of “Performance Ensemble” to graduate. Students may participate in any VCC ensemble (or community ensemble as approved by the Department Head), subject to audition and/or entrance requirements.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor; Some ensembles encourage community members to register and participate.
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.
- Ensemble discipline
- Professionalism
- Sight reading
- Repertoire and style awareness
- Practice and preparation concepts
- Ensemble etiquette
- Performative elements
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71648 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71649 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71651 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71653 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71655 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | 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.