This course covers all aspects of musical performance including pre-stage and backstage preparation, onstage deportment, delivery and psychology, and post-performance assessment.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor.
What you will learn
- Pre-stage practice/rehearsal issues-planning personnel and repertoire, time management, psychology/motivation
- Backstage issues - relaxation, warm-up, emotional preparation
- Onstage issues - focus, awareness, relaxation, audience contact, emotional connection, technical ease, solo and ensemble etiquette/conventions
- Post -performance assessment- listening, evaluation, appropriate delivery of comments
- Body Awareness/Health for musicians
- Stage set--live sound and lighting
- Video and audio recording
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71627 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
Additional information
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 information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.