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The Music curriculum is designed both for students who intend to pursue a career in the arts and for students whose interests are more general. Students who have taken music at high school or elsewhere will find a selection of historical, theoretical, and practical courses in music, while students with no previous background can begin musical studies here.
Most upper-level music courses assume the student
has some ability in reading music, and all continuing students
are encouraged and helped to acquire this skill as soon as possible.
Students who need additional preparation are advised to take VPAA93H
and VPAA94H. All students should consider taking advantage of
the various opportunities that exist here for practical music
making, particularly the series of Supervised Performance courses.
Supervisor: C. Clark (287-7168)
Students are required to complete a total of seven
full-course equivalents in Music made up as follows:
1. VPAA80H Introduction to Music
VPAA90H Materials of Music I
VPAA99H Music of the World's Peoples
VPAB90H Materials of Music II
3. One full-course equivalent from VPAB04H, VPAB05H, VPAB93H, VPAB94H, VPAB96H
4. One and one-half full-course equivalents from VPAC80H to VPAC90H and VPAD80H to VPAD82Y
5. One full-course equivalent in Performance (courses
numbered 92, 95, or 98, as in VPAA92H). Students may count a maximum
of one and one-half full-course equivalents in performance towards
the requirements of the Major Programme.
Supervisor: C. Clark (287-7168)
Students are required to complete a total of four
full-course equivalents in Music. The four courses will be made
up as follows:
1. VPAA80H Introduction to Music
VPAA90H Materials of Music I
VPAA99H Music of the World's Peoples
2. One and one-half full-course equivalents from
VPAB86H to VPAB89H
3. One full-course equivalent from the C- or D-level
A study of the basic materials, principles of design, and cultural significance of Western Music from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Through a series of detailed case studies drawn from a variety of periods, students are introduced to the following: ideas of musical style and design; the ways in which culture and society influence what composers write; the role of the listener in recreating a musical work; how to approach unknown pieces of music; how to communicate ideas about music to others.
This course is designed to prepare students for further studies in music at the university level. It assumes an elementary knowledge of Western art music to the level of OAC music, or VPAA93H, Listening to Music, and VPAA94H, Elementary Music Theory, and forms a natural sequel to them.
Prerequisite: OAC Music, or VPAA93H and VPAA94H, or equivalent
The basic materials of music from the Middle Ages to the present.
A study of elementary harmony and musical forms designed to equip the student with simple analytical and compositional techniques. Aural aspects of the subject, including sight-singing, will be emphasized, providing a secure foundation for the development of the student's "inner ear"--that is, the ability to hear mentally what is written and to write down what the inner ear perceives.
Prerequisites: OAC Music, or Royal Conservatory Gr II (music rudiments), or VPAA94H, or equivalent
An introduction to the language of music for non-musicians.
Drawing on examples from a variety of musical styles and genres, this course introduces students to the art of intelligent listening. Beginning with a brief summary of basic musical concepts, this course continues with a chronological survey of Western music that stresses the close connections existing between music and society. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on what may be heard in a piece of music and theoretical concepts are kept to a minimum. Nevertheless, students will gain some basic understanding of the variety of ways that composers through the ages have gone about the task of creating meaningful structures in sound. No previous musical experience is necessary.
Exclusion: MUS100
T.B.A. / J. Mayo
An introduction to the elements of music theory.
This course introduces the novice to the elements of music theory, including concepts of melody and harmony, pitch and rhythmic notation, and musical form. Practical approaches, with weekly exercises.
Exclusion: VPAA90H
L. Whiting
An introduction to the musical cultures of the world's peoples.
In our multi-cultural society, we are constantly exposed to sounds which do not follow the familiar patterns of musical expression. Accordingly, it is the purpose of this course to help the student to appreciate the music of other cultures and to recognize the variety and richness of musical invention in the world. Course materials will include selected examples from Africa, China, India, Japan, the Middle East and South America. In addition, the student will be introduced to Western Folk music and to the music of the native peoples of North America. Lectures will be devoted to a non-technical discussion of music, musical instruments and the place of music in society. No previous musical experience is required.
Exclusion: MUS200
T.B.A.
Music in society: selected topics from the period up to 1600.
Using a thematic rather than a chronological approach, this course will examine Western music within the given period from the point of view of style and structure; social, cultural, economic, and historical context; aesthetic significance and reception; and current critiques of interpretation. The emphasis will be on introducing students to a wide variety of approaches to the study of music.
Prerequisites: VPAA80H & VPAA90H
Music in society: selected topics from the period 1600 to 1900.
Using a thematic rather than a chronological approach, this course will examine Western music within the given period from the point of view of style and structure; social, cultural, economic, and historical context; aesthetic significance and reception; and current critiques of interpretation. The emphasis will be on introducing students to a wide variety of approaches to the study of music.
Prerequisites: VPAA80H & VPAA90H. It is recommended that students take VPAB90H as a co- or prerequisite.
Music in society: selected topics after 1900.
Using a thematic rather than a chronological approach, this course will examine Western music within the given period from the point of view of style and structure; social, cultural, economic, and historical context; aesthetic significance and reception; and current critiques of interpretation. The emphasis will be on introducing students to a wide variety of approaches to the study of music.
Prerequisites: VPAA80H & VPAA90H. It is recommended that students take VPAB90H as a co- or prerequisite.
A continuation of VPAA90H.
Prerequisite: VPAA90H, or Royal Conservatory Gr III harmony or equivalent.
A history of jazz from its African and European roots to present day experiments.
The history of jazz styles approached through an examination of the work of representative performers. Social questions and the relationship between jazz and "classical" music will be discussed. Class participation may include performance by exceptionally well qualified students.
No previous musical experience is required.
An examination of the genres and history of twentieth-century popular music with particular attention to its social and commercial contexts.
After considering definitions of popular music, the course surveys the history of the North American genres of blues, jazz, and rock from a comparative perspective, highlighting the interplay of technology, media, and the interests of the commercial music industry. The course will also consider popular music as a cross-cultural phenomenon which includes non-western genres and the recent emergence of "World Music" as a commercial genre.
No previous musical experience is required.
VPAC81H3 The Orchestra and Its Music
A study of the changing musical, social, and economic contexts of the orchestra and the variety of music written for it.
The course will examine a number of topics centred on the variety of ensembles that have gone under the name orchestra. It will discuss the evolving configuration of the ensemble and the various types of patronage under which it has functioned: theatre, church, court, conservatory, city, etc. It will consider representative examples of music written for the orchestra at different periods of its history and will assess these in the context of changing audiences and social conditions. Lastly, it will address the particular problems of the orchestra and its repertoire in the 20th century - the century of mechanical reproduction.
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and one course from the series VPAB87H to VPAB89H
An "alternative" survey of music.
We will explore the roles of women musicians in the history of (primarily) Western music - from music-making in medieval monasteries and Renaissance courts to 19th century salons and the operatic stage; from popular music to women musicians active within our own community. We will study representative examples of music written for women performers, and tap into an extensive repertory of important works written by women composers who have long remained in obscurity because of inaccessibility, not quality, and because of the place of women in society throughout history. Topics and issues in current feminist and gay/lesbian musicology will also be addressed. Lectures and discussion topics will be augmented by in-class reports and presentations.
Exclusion: HMU207
Prerequisites: VPAA80H or WSTA01Y
VPAC85H3 Beethoven
A study of selected symphonies, quartets and sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. The course traces the changes in the composer's style and technique from his development under the influence of the Classic masters to his contribution to the new dramatic expression of the nineteenth century.
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and either VPAB87H or VPAB88H
A directed reading course for students who have demonstrated a high level of academic maturity and competence.
Qualified students will investigate a field of musical scholarship which is of common interest to both student and supervisor and which is not available for study otherwise. Students meet regularly with the supervisor for consultation and prepare a 5,000 - 7,500 word paper for a term course or a 10,000 - 15,000 word paper for a year course. Students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in VPAB90H and VPAC90H may in certain circumstances pursue a course of composition, producing a portfolio of original works in place of the essay.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Prerequisite: At least two full-course equivalents in music at the B- and C-level; permission of the instructor to be obtained by the last date of classes in the previous term.
Co-ordinator: C. Clark
The following performance courses are also available
to students on a non-credit basis and are open to all faculty
and staff members. Entrance for all participants is by audition.
Credit students should register but will not be admitted to the
course unless granted permission by the Instructor during the
first week of classes.
The practical study of ensemble performance.
Students work in an ensemble and prepare works for public performance within the College. The emphasis of the course is on the particular problems of ensemble performance and it assumes a basic competence on the chosen instrument. (NOTE: Pianists cannot be accommodated in ensembles except in very exceptional circumstances. Pianists who need a credit in supervised performance to meet the requirements of the major programme, and who are not admitted to the Concert Choir, should discuss possible alternatives with the programme supervisor.)
Each group will meet for two hours per week for rehearsal with VPAB92H and VPAC92H.
A continuation of VPAA92H.
Prerequisite: VPAA92H
A continuation of VPAB92H.
Students in this course meet for three hours per week, two hours with students of VPAA92H and VPAB92H and one hour in a seminar. In this seminar the elements of instrumental directing and conducting are introduced.
Prerequisite: VPAB92H
The practical study of music from the choral repertoire.
This course is for students who have little or no experience in choral singing. In addition to learning choral works, students will be instructed in fundamental aspects of musicianship and ensemble singing. Students will find this course a useful companion to the study of elementary theory in VPAA94H.
Exclusion: VPAA91H
The practical study of a wide range of music from the choral repertoire.
Students work as members of Scarborough College Concert Choir, a chamber choir which performs compositions drawn from the literature of the Renaissance to the present day. The choir gives public performances in each term.
In addition, students may be required to prepare works in conjunction with members of the instrumental performance programme. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. The course meets two hours per week for rehearsal with VPAB98Y and VPAC98Y.
Exclusion: (VPAA91H)
A continuation of VPAB98Y.
Students in this course meet for three hours per week, two hours with students of VPAA98Y and VPAB98Y and one hour in a seminar. In this seminar the elements of choral directing and conducting are introduced.
Exclusion: (VPAC91H)
Prerequisite: VPAB98Y
VPAB88H3 Topics in Music and Society from 1600 to 1900 II
Prerequisites: VPAA80H & VPAA90H. It is recommended that students take VPAB90H as a co- or prerequisite.
VPAB93H3 Music for the Theatre
VPAB97H3 Film Music
VPAC80H3 Opera
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and one course from the series
VPAB87H-VPAB89H
VPAC82H3 Canadian Music
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and one course from the series VPAB87H-VPAB89H
VPAC86H3 Stravinsky
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and one course from the series VPAB87H-VPAB89H
VPAC87H3 Handel
Prerequisites: VPAB90H and one course from the series VPAB87H-VPAB88H
VPAC90H3 Materials of Music III
Prerequisite: VPAB90H
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