Program Director: S. Lee (416-287-7194) Email:slee@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Music and Culture programs are designed to engage students interested
in enriching their knowledge of musical cultures past and present,
and deepening their understanding of music as a part of human experience,
across historical periods and within different social and cultural
contexts. We offer courses in classical, world, and popular
music, focused on history/culture, theory/composition, and performance.
Programs provide students with a broad knowledge of current directions
in the field, and a critical grasp of music's role in society and
culture, from local communities to global perspectives.
Guidelines for course selection: Music studies normally
begin with VPMA79H3,
VPMA80H3, and VPMA90H3,
which serve as the prerequisites for more advanced courses in all
areas. These core music program courses are designed for students
with RCM Grade II Rudiments or equivalent competence (fluency in reading
music notation and tonal music rudiments).
Incoming students must register in the course appropriate to their
level of musical training, based on the results of an online music
placement test. The placement test is MANDATORY for all students who
register for the first time in VPMA79H3,
VPMA89H3, and VPMA90H3,
and should be completed before the beginning of classes in September.
Any students who are not admissible into the initial program courses
VPMA79H3 and VPMA90H3
on the basis of their placement test results will be advised to take
VPMA89H3 as a preparation
for future program study. Students should complete the online placement
test, and then register in the appropriate level of course according
to the results specified by the test. Enrolment status in VPMA79H3,
VPMA89H3, and VPMA90H3
will show as INT until placement results are confirmed in September.
Students who register for these courses without completing the test
will be deregistered. Please see the Humanities Music webpage for
details and a link to the online placement test: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/prg_mc.html
Note: that students should take VPMA79H3,
VPMA80H3 and VPMA90H3
within the first year of program study, and that the core music program
courses must be taken in appropriate sequence. Normally, an A-level
VPM course should not be taken at the same time as, or after, a B-level
VPM course. Please do not hesitate to consult Program Supervisors
and other faculty members for further advice about course selection
and Programs.
Performance Courses
The following performance courses are available to all qualified faculty,
staff and students, some on a non-credit basis. Entrance is by interview/audition
held during Orientation or the first week of classes in Fall and Winter
sessions. Details are posted on the bulletin board outside AA-303
Music Studio and on the web Study Guide. Credit students should register
for the course, but will be admitted only upon successful completion
of the interview/audition.
- VPMA70H3 Vocal Ensemble
Ia
- VPMA71H3 Vocal Ensemble
Ib
- VPMB70H3 Vocal Ensemble
IIa
- VPMB71H3 Vocal Ensemble
IIb
- VPMC70H3 Vocal Ensemble
IIIa
- VPMC71H3 Vocal Ensemble
IIIb
There are two separate groups available under Vocal Ensemble. They
are identified in the timetable and elsewhere by section numbers
as follows:
Concert Choir - Section 01, Jazz Choir - Section 02.
- VPMA73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble Ia
- VPMA74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble Ib
- VPMB73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIa
- VPMB74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIb
- VPMC73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIIa
- VPMC74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIIb
There are four separate groups available under Instrumental Ensemble.
They are identified in the timetable and elsewhere by section numbers
as follows: Concert Band - Section 01, String Ensemble - Section
02, Flute Choir - Section 03, Jazz Band - Section 30.
General Interest Courses
Language of Music, Listening to Music, Elementary Musicianship I,
Music of the World's Peoples, Music for the Theatre, Jazz, Popular
Music, Film Music assume no previous experience in music.
Major and Minor Program Courses
The three core B-level courses, VPMB80H3
VPMB82H3, cycle frequently
during the three academic sessions.
C-level courses are offered on a three-year rotational cycle during
the F and W sessions only.
A-level and C-level Materials of Music courses are normally offered
in the Fall session only; B-level Materials is normally offered in
the Winter session.
Music and Culture Programs
MAJOR
PROGRAM IN MUSIC AND CULTURE (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor: Email: music-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete eight (8.0) credits as follows:
- HUMA01H3 Exploring Key
Questions in Humanities
VPMA79H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture I
VPMA80H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture II
VPMA90H3 Materials
of Music I
VPMA99H3 Music of
the World's Peoples
VPMB90H3 Materials
of Music II
- One and one-half (1.5) credits from the sequence VPMB80H3
to VPMB82H3.
- One half (0.5) credit chosen from the following courses:
VPMB65H3 Music and
Healing
VPMB75H3 Music in
Islamic Cultures
VPMB77H3 Music in
Religion and Ritual
VPMB78H3 Balinese
Gamelan: Performance and Context
VPMB79H3 Performing
Arts of Asia
- Two (2.0) credits chosen from VPAC89H3
and the sequence VPMC80H3
to VPMC97H3. Qualified
students may substitute one half credit from VPMD80H3-VPMD81H3.
Depending on the topic, IEEC71H3
or IEEC81H3
may also be substituted with the permission of the program supervisor.
- One (1.0) full credit in Performance. Students must choose
the graded option for this credit.
MINOR
PROGRAM IN MUSIC AND CULTURE (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor: Email: music-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 4.0 full credits as follows:
- VPMA79H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture I
VPMA80H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture II
VPMA90H3 Materials
of Music I
VPMA99H3 Music of
the World's Peoples
- 1.0 credit from the sequence VPMB80H3
to VPMB82H3.
- 1.0 credit chosen from VPAC89H3
and the sequence VPMC80H3
to VPMC97H3. Depending
on topic, IEEC71H3
or IEEC81H3
may also be substituted with the permission of the program supervisor.
Music and Culture Courses
VPMA69H3 Chamber
Music I
The practical study of small ensemble performance through chamber
music repertoire, including public presentations and group recitals.
Audition/interview required.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA70H3 Vocal
Ensemble Ia
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two
available ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section
02). Audition/Interview required. Students may participate in more
than one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total.
Students are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions
(a and b) in the same ensemble.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA71H3 Vocal
Ensemble Ib
A continuation of VPMA70H3
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two available
ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section 02).
Audition/Interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMA70H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble Ia
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Exclusion: (VPMA92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble Ib
A continuation of VPMA73H3.
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMA73H3
Exclusion: (VPMA92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA79H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture I
A study of the basic materials, principles of design, and cultural
significance of Western music, preparing students for further studies
in music at the university level. Online music placement test required.
Students are normally expected to complete VPMA79H3
and VPMA80H3 in the
same academic year.
Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory of Music Grade II Rudiments or equivalent;
online music placement test required.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMA80H3 Introduction
to Music and Culture II
A continuation of VPMA79H3
(Introduction to Music and Culture I). Students are normally expected
to complete VPMA79H3
and VPMA80H3 in the
same academic year.
Prerequisite: VPMA79H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMA89H3 The
Language of Music
This course develops students' understanding of the elements
of Western tonal music, emphasizing the ability to recognize sound
structures and to read and write them in musical notation. It prepares
students for study in the music major and minor programs and provides
foundations for a wide range of musical activities.
Prerequisite: Online music placement test required.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA90H3 Materials
of Music I
The basic materials of music from the Middle Ages to the present,
including elementary harmony, musical forms, introductory analytical
and compositional techniques and aural training. Online music placement
test required.
Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II Rudiments or equivalent;
online music placement test required.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA93H3 Listening
to Music
An introduction to the language of music for non-musicians through
a survey of musical styles, genres and development of intelligent
listening skills. No previous musical experience is necessary.
Exclusion: VPMA93H3
may not be taken after or concurrently with VPMA79H3
or VPMA80H3.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMA95H3 Elementary
Musicianship I
A practical introduction to musicianship and music rudiments through
the development of basic vocal or instrumental techniques and an emphasis
on aural skills.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMA99H3 Music
of the World's Peoples
An introduction to music from different parts of the world, including
folk, popular, religious and classical traditions. This course aims
to help students appreciate and understand music as a global phenomenon,
and its important role in social and cultural life. Audio-visual materials
feature prominently. No previous musical experience is necessary.
Exclusion: MUS200H
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
VPMB65H3 Music
and Healing
From antiquity to the present day and across the globe, music is
used as a means of curing illness. This course will examine music’s
unique power to restore physical and mental health, both in Western
medicine and in more traditional global contexts where it is part
of dramatic healing ceremonies.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
VPMB69H3 Chamber
Music II
The practical study of small ensemble performance through chamber
music repertoire, including public presentations and group recitals.
Prerequisite: VPMA69H3.
Audition/interview required.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB70H3 Vocal
Ensemble IIa
A continuation of VPMA71H3.
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two available
ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section 02).
Audition/Interview required. Students may participate
in more than one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits
in total. Students are normally expected to complete both Fall and
Winter sessions (a and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMA71H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB71H3 Vocal
Ensemble IIb
A continuation of VPMB70H3.
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two available
ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section 02).
Audition/Interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMB70H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIa
A continuation of VPMA74H3.
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMA74H3
or (VPMA92H3)
Exclusion: (VPMB92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIb
A continuation of VPMB73H3.
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMB73H3
Exclusion: (VPMB92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB75H3 Music
in Islamic Cultures
An exploration of the relationship between music and Islam, and its
manifestation in different genres (religious, folk, classical, popular)
and regions (from the Middle East to Indonesia, as well as the global
diaspora). This course examines the variety of musical expression
within cultures linked by Islamic religion and values.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
VPMB77H3 Music
in Religion and Ritual
An examination of the role of music in the context of religion and
ritual in many cultures. We will examine general theories and several
ethnographic examples ranging from ancient shamanistic and animistic
rituals in Central Asia and Indonesia, to music in Christian, Buddhist,
Hindu, and Muslim world religions.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
VPMB78H3 Balinese
Gamelan: Performance and Context
An introduction to the repertory and performance of Balinese Gamelan.
Combines practical music-making and academic study. Students will
learn to play the Balinese Gamelan - an orchestra of bronze percussion
instruments - and examine the integral function of gamelan in Balinese
cultural, ceremonial, and religious life.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB79H3 Performing
Arts of Asia
An exploration of music, dance and drama in East Asia, Southeast
Asia and South/Central Asia with particular reference to religious
life, classical genres, tribal and folk traditions and popular/contemporary
developments.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB80H3 Music
in the Baroque and Classical Eras
An examination of music in Western Society during the period ca.
1600 to ca. 1800. This course integrates close analysis of selected
compositions with a study of the historical, social, cultural, and
political contexts of music-making during this period.
Prerequisite: VPMA79H3
& VPMA80H3 & VPMA90H3
Exclusion: (VPMB87H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB81H3 Music
in the Romantic Era
An examination of music in Western society during the period ca.
1800 to ca. 1900. This course integrates close analysis of selected
compositions with a study of the historical, social, cultural, and
political contexts of music-making during this period.
Prerequisite: VPMA79H3
& VPMA80H3 & VPMA90H3
Exclusion: (VPMB88H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB82H3 Music
in the Modern and Contemporary Eras
An examination of music in Western society during the period ca.
1900 to the present. This course integrates close analysis of
selected compositions with a study of the historical, social, cultural,
and political contexts of music-making during this period.
Prerequisite: VPMA79H3
& VPMA80H3 & VPMA90H3
Exclusion: (VPMB89H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB90H3 Materials
of Music II
A continuation of VPMA90H3.
Prerequisite: VPMA90H3
or Royal Conservatory Grade III harmony or equivalent.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB93H3 Music
for the Theatre
An introduction, across time and cultures, to how music is combined
with other arts in the theatre. Broad topics of study include opera,
film music, puppet theatre, dance-drama, ballet and musicals. Students
will study audio-visual materials and, where possible, attend live
performances. No previous musical experience is required.
Recommended Preparation: VPMA80H3
or VPMA99H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB94H3 Jazz
A history of jazz from its African and European roots to present
day experiments. Surveys history of jazz styles, representative performers
and contexts of performance.
No previous musical experience is required.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB95H3 Elementary
Musicianship II
A continuation of Musicianship I, preparing students for further
theoretical studies and/or participation in one of the performance
ensembles (Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, String
Ensemble).
Prerequisite: VPMA95H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMB96H3 Popular
Music
An examination of the genres and history of twentieth-century popular
music with particular attention to its social and commercial contexts.
The course will focus on developments during the 1950s and 1960s--including
rock & roll, soul, folk-rock, and the British invasion--examining
the performing styles and recordings of legendary "stars".
No previous musical experience required.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMB97H3 Film
Music
An introduction to the techniques and history of music for films.
A survey of the ways music is used in the cinema from its inception
to the present day, with an emphasis on the collaboration between
film composers and directors.
No previous musical experience required
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC69H3 Chamber
Music III
The practical study of small ensemble performance through chamber
music repertoire, including public presentations and group recitals.
Audition/interview required.
Prerequisite: VPMB69H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC70H3 Vocal
Ensemble IIIa
A continuation of VPMB71H3.
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two available
ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section 02).
Audition/Interview required. Students may participate in
more than one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in
total. Students are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter
sessions (a and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMB71H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC71H3 Vocal
Ensemble IIIb
A continuation of VPMC70H3.
The practical study of vocal ensemble performance. There are two available
ensembles: Concert Choir (Section 01) and Jazz Choir (Section 02).
Audition/Interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMC70H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC73H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIIa
A continuation of VPMB74H3.
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMB74H3
or (VPMB92H3)
Exclusion: (VPMC92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC74H3 Instrumental
Ensemble IIIb
A continuation of VPMC73H3.
The practical study of instrumental ensemble performance. There are
four available ensembles: Concert Band (Section 01), String Ensemble
(Section 02), Flute Choir (Section 03), and Jazz Band (Section 30).
Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than
one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students
are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a
and b) in the same ensemble.
Prerequisite: VPMC73H3
Exclusion: (VPMC92H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC80H3 Opera
An investigation of opera as a multimedia art form involving music,
drama, and spectacle, through the study of works and attendance at
live performances. The course also examines opera's entanglement with
media and technologies, and the way vital social and cultural issues
are represented on the operatic stage.
Prerequisite: VPMB90H3
& one course from the series VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
or (VPMB86H3)-(VPMB89H3).
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC82H3 Topics
in Canadian Music
A thematic approach to the study of music in Canada. Topics include
the formation of Canadian musical identity, the development of artistic
organizations and institutions, and detailed analyses of musical compositions.
Prerequisite: VPMA90H3
& one course from the series VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
or (VPMB86H3)-(VPMB89H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC83H3 Music
and Gender
An inquiry into the construction and reflection of gender and sexual
identities in Western music. The course will emphasize discourses
surrounding feminism and the role of women in music, masculinity studies,
and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered studies and their relationships
to musical genres, works, production and reception.
Prerequisite: VPMA90H3
& two courses from the sequence VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
or (VPMB86H3)-(VPMB89H3)
Exclusion: HMU207H
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC84H3 Issues,
Approaches, and Exchanges in Popular Music
An examination of issues in the study of western and non-western
popular music and their intersection with other fields of humanistic
inquiry. It will explore models of critical analysis and questions
surrounding ideology, performance, reception, technology and the relationship
of popular music to other media including cyberspace, film and television.
Same as IEEC81H3
Prerequisite: At least 1.0 full credit in Humanities at the B-level.
Exclusion: IEEC81H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC88H3 Special
Topics in Music and Culture
The investigation of an area of current interest and importance in
musical scholarship. The topic to be examined will change from year
to year and will be available in advance on the course website.
Prerequisite: VPMB90H3
& one course from the series VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
or (VPMB86H3)-(VPMB89H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC89H3 Music
and Politics
An inquiry into how music functions as a political force both historically
and in contemporary society. Introducing students to uses of music
that both reflect and shape various political positions, the course
draws on methodologies from political science, history, classical
studies, anthropology, cultural and literary theory.
Prerequisite: At least 1.0 full credit in Humanities at the B-level.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC90H3 Materials
of Music III
A continuation of VPMB90H3,
with an emphasis on analysis.
Prerequisite: VPMB90H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC91H3 Introduction
to Electronic Music
An introduction to understanding electronic, electroacoustic and
computer generated music and developing creative skills in these media
through theoretical, aesthetic, and practical perspectives.
Prerequisite: VPMB90H3,
and at least one other VPM course at the B-level
Recommended Preparation: VPMB82H3
Enrolment Limits: 12
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
VPMC93H3 Orpheus
An examination of the myth of Orpheus and the variety of interpretations
it has inspired in music and the other arts.
Prerequisite: Two courses from the series VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
Exclusion: (VPMB72H3)
Recommended Preparation: VPMB90H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC95H3 Musical
Diasporas in Canada and the USA
This course examines the unique role of music and the arts in the
construction and maintenance of transnational identity in the North
American diaspora. Examples under study will cover a wide range of
communities (e.g. Asian, Caribbean and African) and places (e.g. Los
Angeles, Toronto and Detroit).
Prerequisite: VPMA99H3
& [1.0 full credit in VPM courses at the B-level].
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
VPMC96H3 Music
in the Medieval and Renaissance Eras
An examination of music in Western society during the period ca.
500 to ca. 1600. This course integrates close analysis of selected
compositions with a study of the historical, social, cultural, and
political contexts of music-making during this period.
Prerequisite: VPMA90H3
& 2 courses from VPMB80H3-VPMB82H3
Exclusion: (VPMB86H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMC97H3 Music,
Technologies, Media
An exploration of music's relationships to media and technology,
and how these shape musical practices, consumption, and understanding
in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics include music printing,
music journalism, development of acoustic, mechanical, and electronic
instruments, the recording industry, radio, electroacoustic and computer
composition, and digital dissemination via the internet.
Prerequisite: At least 1.0 full credit in Humanities at the B-level.
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
VPMD80H3
VPMD81H3 Independent
Study in Music
A directed research, composition or performance course for students
who have demonstrated a high level of academic maturity and competence.
Students in performance combine a directed research project with participation
in one of the performance ensembles (Concert Choir, Concert Band,
Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, String Ensemble).
Note: Students must submit a proposed plan of study
for approval, and must obtain consent from the supervising instructor
and the music program supervisor.
Prerequisite: A minimum overall average of B+ in VPM courses, and
at least 1.0 full credit in music at the C-level, not including credits
in performance. Students in the Composition option must also have
completed VPMC90H3.
Students in the Performance/research option must also have completed
VPMC71H3 or VPMC74H3.
Students are strongly advised to arrange their independent study well
in advance of the beginning of the session.
VPAC89H3
Sound and Spectacle: Intersections and Exchanges in Music and the
Visual Arts
See the general Visual and Performing Arts section of this Calendar
for a full course description.