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MUSC 2490: Performance Ensemble
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
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.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor; Some ensembles encourage community members to register and participate.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform music accurately
- Perform music with expression
- Perform music with consistent stylistic detail
- Describe and perform different musical styles
- Sight read with consistent time and rhythmic accuracy
- Prepare for rehearsals and performances efficiently
- Communicate effectively with the director and other members of the ensemble
- Work cooperatively in an ensemble
- Prepare for performances and appear on stage with an appropriate professional demeanor and appearance
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
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Rehearsals, performances
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assigned parts to be learned before the next class |
|
Participation |
25 |
Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory |
|
Other |
25 |
Professionalism |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Attendance at performances is mandatory |
Course topics
- Ensemble discipline
- Professionalism
- Sight reading
- Repertoire and style awareness
- Practice and preparation concepts
- Ensemble etiquette
- Performative elements
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.