Course code MUSC 3208

Credit 3.0

Length 3.0 hours

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This course concentrates on the development of advanced rhythmic skills through score reading, vocal rhythm exercises, transcription, conduction and analysis. Students become acquainted with diverse global approaches to time keeping, cyclical structures, jazz and popular music conceptions of "feel", metric modulation and the concept of the "clave". Prerequisite: Rhythm Studies 2 .

Prerequisites

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.

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Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41471 January 5, 2026
to April 24, 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

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† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.