Preparatory Musicianship 2

Course code MUSC 1031

Credit 2.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

Preparatory Musicianship 2 is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces beginners to practical musicianship. In level 2 students continue to learn the fundamentals of reading rhythms and melodies, performing rhythms and sight-singing melodies. Kodaly Solfege (relative-pitch, moveable-Do) and South Indian Solkattu (rhythm syllables) are the primary technical foundations.

Prerequisites

MUSC 1011 or equivalent.

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What you will learn

  • Reading Bass and Treble Clefs
  • Basics of vocal production
  • Moveable-Do Solfege
  • Singing simple melodies
  • South Indian Solkattu (Rhythm Syllables)
  • Performing basic rhythms
  • Simple phrase structure
  • Simple Interval Identification
  • Triad Identification
  • Ensemble singing

How to register

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41424 January 5, 2026
to April 24, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.