MUSC 2303: Theory and Practice of Music 3
Effective date
January 2020
Description
Theory and Practice of Music 3 is the third of a four-course sequence that gives music students a comprehensive introduction to music theory and practice in a variety of musical traditions. In level 3 students continue their study of chromatic harmony from Western classical and jazz/contemporary traditions. The study of musical form is expanded to include large forms. Assignments will continue to include elements of instrumentation and orchestration.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 1403 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites
It is highly recommended (but not required) that students also take MUSC 2301 Musicianship 3 concurrently.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe large forms
- Identify, describe and write advanced harmony in Classical, Jazz and Popular music idioms
- Write orchestrations using winds, brass and percussion
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
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
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
lecture, assignments in composition and improvisation; group work in tutorial involving idiomatic improvisation
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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35
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Midterm Exam
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15
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- Advanced harmony and its relation to style and form.
- Large Forms
- Orchestration, focusing on winds, brass and percussion
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.