Theory and Practice of Music 2 (MUSC 1403)

Theory and Practice of Music 2 is the second of a four-course sequence that introduces music students to music theory and practice. In level 2 students learn the fundamentals of the major/minor harmonic system as it manifested in different musical styles, including Western classical, jazz, and popular music. Diatonic triads and seventh chords, an introduction to chromatic harmony, modulation, musical form and rhythm are explored. In addition, assignments will include elements of instrumentation and orchestration, including Bb, Eb F, G-instruments.

Course code: MUSC 1403

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 45 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=MUSC&number=1403

Prerequisites

MUSC 1303 or permission of instructor.

Corequisites

It is highly recommended (but not required) that students also take Musicianship 2 concurrently.

Schedule†

MUSC 1403 schedule for programs:

MUPT
MUSC
MUSD

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
45525	McKenzie, Robert	January 8, 2020 to April 29, 2020	Wed, Fri \| 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m	McKenzie, Robert
45525 VCC Broadway Building A

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