Musicianship 3 (MUSC 2301)

Musicianship 3 is the third of a four-course sequence that introduces music students to musicianship. In level 3 students expand upon skills learned in Level 2, with a particular emphasis on chromatic harmonic materials, more ostinato work, mixed meter conducting, and modes.
Course code: MUSC 2301
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MUSC&number=2301

Prerequisites

MUSC 1401.

Corequisites

It is highly recommended (but not required) that students also take MUSC 2303 Theory and Practice of Music 3 concurrently.
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Additional Information

  • Melodic and rhythmic dictation
  • 2-part Dictation
  • Solfege syllables with hand signs
  • Chromaticism
  • Beat patterns
  • Ostinatos
  • Chord dictations
  • Harmonic and melodic interval recognition
  • Harmonic minor
  • The 7th chords of the harmonic minor
  • Diatonic cycle of 5ths major and minor
  • Triads and diatonic 7th chords
  • V9, Vb9, V13, Vb13 chords
  • Secondary dominants
  • Modulation and tonicization
  • Improvising a melody and bassline to jazz harmonic progressions
  • Song Forms

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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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