MUSC 1050: Preparatory Music Individual Instruction 1
Effective date
September 2023
Description
Preparatory Individual Instruction I is the first of a two-term sequence of courses of individual instruction, serving as an introduction to post-secondary studies in the student's area of interest: instrumental or vocal performance or composition.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Corequisites
MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1013 or with permission of the department leader.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform or compose pieces using basic technical elements with consistent accuracy and control.
- Perform or compose with consistent control over sonic elements.
- Demonstrate growth in fluency with written musical materials.
- Perform or compose repertoire at an appropriate level with a basic awareness of style.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 22
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 22
Instructional Strategies
Private Instruction: Exercises and repertoire for daily practice. Composers will bring in new or revised work every week. Assignments to aid continuous artistic and technical growth.
Masterclass: Students will attend weekly masterclasses where they will perform or demonstrate what they have been working on in lessons
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Participation
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60
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Individual lessons. Individual private instruction is delivered through weekly individual lessons in the student's major study area.
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Participation
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15
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Masterclasses
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Final Exam
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25
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Jury exam
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Course topics
- Basic technique or technical elements
Basic tone/sound production or sonic elements
Practice concepts or idea development concepts
Repertoire
Sight-reading
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.