This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Music

MUSI 1000 CR-2

Ensemble Musicianship

This course will give Certificate students an opportunity to learn the basic skills of ensemble rehearsal and performance. The course involves listening skills, practical drills in rhythm and sight reading, and group preparation of exercises and selected repertoire.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in Certificate program

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1010 CR-3

Rudiments of Music I

This course is an introduction to the written aspects of musical language including essential notation skills in all clefs, major and minor scales, circle of 5ths, modes, intervals, basic chord structures, cadences, transposition, and basic musical terms. This course will also include practice of rhythmic skills.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1011 CR-3

Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training I

This introductory course is for the musician who has had minimal formal musicianship training. It is designed to develop rudimentary aural musicianship through singing English-language folk songs and other composed music. Solfege (moveable doh), hand signs, and rhythm syllables will be taught to assist the student to read, write and hear music. Pentatonic, major and minor scales and the intervals found in those scales will be taught. The beginning skills in improvisation, part-work and conducting will be covered.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Certificate in Music Program or permission of instructor.

Corequisites: MUSI 1010 (recommended)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1013 CR-3

Listening to Music I

This course will concentrate on the development of aural skills that lead to an understanding of Western music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. The amateur musician or novice will acquire skills in hearing rhythm, melody, harmony, color, texture, and form.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1014 CR-2

Introductory Class Piano I

This course includes the study of technique, hand position, finger strengthening, note reading and the study of introductory keyboard harmony, elementary transposition and etudes for the student with no previous keyboard experience.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Certificate in Music Program or by permission of the instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )   

MUSI 1017 CR-2

Kwantlen Strings I (Certificate)

Kwantlen Strings rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century repertoire. Works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers, will be performed. Placement in ensemble is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: Ensemble placement according to instrumentation by audition and/or interview in consultation with performance faculty at the discretion of the conductor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1018 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Certificate)

The Kwantlen Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs a wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th century to the present, as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals and much more. Contemporary works by Canadian composers will be included. Placement in ensemble is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: Ensemble placement according to instrumentation by audition and/or interview in consultation with performance faculty at the discretion of the conductor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1019 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus I (Certificate)

The Kwantlen Chorus will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in Western Classical tradition as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular, and musical theatre idioms, with emphasis on Canadian choral compositions. This course is open to all students in the Certificate in Music program.

Prerequisites: Placement according to voice type by interview

MUSI 1020 CR-3

Rudiments of Music II

This course is a continuation and application of the basic skills developed in Rudiments of Music I including transposition and transcription of more complex musical structures, musical terms, chord building and basic progressions, simple voicing, basic arranging, applied rhythmic patterns, introduction to transposing instruments, basic ornamentation, and rudimentary analysis. This course will also include a continuation of rhythmic practice.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1010 or permission of instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1021 CR-3

Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training II

This course is a continuation of the skill development begun in MUSI 1011 to develop aural musicianship. Solfege (moveable doh) and hand signs including chromatic alterations will be taught. Modes will be added to the major and minor scales learned the previous semester. Bass lines, and common harmonic progressions from the Classical period will be covered. Skill development in part-work, improvisation, and conducting will be continued.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1011 or permission of instructor.

Corequisites: MUSI 1020 and MUSI 1024 (recommended)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1023 CR-3

Listening to Music II

This course is a continuation of the development of the aural musicianship skills acquired in the first semester including rhythm, melody, harmony, color, texture, and form through examples from the end of the Classical period of music, through the Romantic period to the present day. This course will also include listening to jazz and non-Western musical styles.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1013  or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1024 CR-2

Introductory Class Piano II

This course is a continuation of the development of skills in Class Piano I including the development of technique, simple transpositions, simple sight reading and repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1014 or permission of the instructor

MUSI 1027 CR-2

Strings II

Students will rehearse and perform a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Barques Rococo, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century repertoire. They will perform works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers. Placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1017

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1028 CR-2

Wind Ensemble II

Students will rehearse and perform wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th century to the present as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals and much more, including contemporary works by Canadian composers. Placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1018

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1029 CR-2

Chorus II

Students will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in Western Classical tradition, as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular and musical theatre idioms, with emphasis on Canadian compositions. Entrance by interview and/or audition.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1019

MUSI 1030   (formerly 1015) CR-2

Fretboard I (Certificate)

Students will develop a basic knowledge of the guitar fretboard in the lower positions. They will study fretboard harmony (using open-string chords), scales, and arpeggios, and will develop basic music reading skills.

Note : For students whose first instrument is guitar.

Prerequisites: Audition and/or interview

MUSI 1033 (formerly 1025) CR-2

Fretboard II (Certificate)

Students will continue to develop a basic knowledge of the guitar fretboard in the lower and intermediate positions. They will study fretboard harmony (using barre- and open-string chords), scales, and arpeggios, and will continue to develop basic music reading skills. Note : For students whose first instrument is guitar.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1030 or permission of the instructor

MUSI 1041 (formerly 1016) CR-2

Certificate Guitar Chamber Ensemble I

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
 

MUSI 1042 (formerly 1016) CR-2

Certificate Piano Chamber Ensemble I

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1043 (formerly 1016) CR-2

Certificate Percussion Ensemble I

Students will study and perform repertoire for percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. They will also study selected rhythmic systems of world music cultures such as African drumming and Indonesian Gamelan.
NOTE: Both percussion and non-percussion majors may take this course.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1044 CR-2

Certificate Woodwind Chamber Ensemble I

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different woodwind instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger woodwind choirs. In addition, students may work with brass, guitar and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1045 (formerly 1016) CR-3

Certificate Brass Chamber Ensemble I

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different brass instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger brass choirs. In addition, students may work with woodwind and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1047 (formerly 1016) CR-2

Cerrificate Jazz Band I

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1048 CR-2 (formerly 1016)

Certificate Jazz Combo I

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1049 (formerly 1016) CR-2

Certificate String Chamber Ensemble I

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1051 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate Guitar Chamber Ensemble II

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites:MUSI 1041

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
 

MUSI  1052 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate Piano Chamber Ensemble II

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1042

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1053 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate Percussions Ensemble II

Students will study and perform repertoire for percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. They will also study selected rhythmic systems of world music cultures such as African drumming and Indonesian Gamelan.

NOTE: Both percussion and non-percussion majors may take this course

Prerequisites: MUSI 1043

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1057 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate Jazz Band II

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1047

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1058 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate Jazz Combo II

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1048

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1059 (formerly 1026) CR-2

Certificate String Chamber Ensemble II

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1049

Transferable (refer to transfer guide ) 

MUSI 1102 CR-2

Music and Computers

This course will focus on the acquisition of primary and secondary knowledge and skills in the interface between acoustic and electronic instruments and the MIDI-based technology of computer applications to music. Numerous and varied software and hardware configurations will be explored in this non-traditional but comprehensive course.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Certificate in Music Program or permission of the instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1105 CR-2

Major Instrument - Certificate I

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1133 CR-2

Fretboard III (Diploma)

Students will begin to develop a full knowledge of the harmonic and melodic capabilities of the guitar fretboard. They will study fretboard harmony (using four-note chord voicings), scales, and arpeggios, and will cultivate music reading skills in lower and intermediate positions.

Note : For students whose first instrument is guitar.

Prerequisites: Audition and/or interview

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1150 CR-2

The Language of Music I

Students will study basic musical concepts, including elementary acoustics, notation, intervals, scales, modes, chords, and rhythm. They will apply these in the writing of species counterpoint and simple four-part harmony, and in the analysis of representative historical examples.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1151 CR-1

Diploma Aural Musicianship I

This course is designed to develop aural musicianship through singing English-language folk songs and other composed music. Solfege (moveable doh), hand signs, and rhythm syllables will be taught to assist the student to read and write music. Pentatonic, major, minor and modal scales and corresponding intervals will be taught. Beginning skills in improvisation, part-work, and conducting will also be covered.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Diploma in Music Program or permission of instructor.

Corequisites: MUSI 1150 and MUSI 1154

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1153 CR-3

Music in Civilization

This course is an introductory survey of music and important musical traditions in Western and selected non-Western cultures. The course provides a broad perspective of achievements in music through two series of lectures; an historical survey of the principal styles and monuments of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and a final series of lectures focusing on musical traditions independent of the West. Emphasis is placed on developing aural skills by listening to representative works of Western and non-Western music.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Diploma of Music Program or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1154 CR-1

Keyboard Skills I

Students will begin to develop basic keyboard skills. They will study keyboard harmony (chord progressions and harmonization) and will develop the ability to use simple accompaniment patterns and to harmonize simple melodies. Students will also develop skills in sight-reading and transposition.

Prerequisites:Acceptance into the Diploma in Music program, and piano skills equivalent to RCM Grade III

Corequisites: MUSI 1150 or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1155 CR-1

Secondary Instrument - I

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: Students must successfully pass an audition to meet all requirements of MUSI 1154 , 1254, 2354, 2454, or permission of the department.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1156 CR-3

Major Instrument Applied

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements. They will also participate in master classes as required by the instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1157 CR-2

Major Instrument Concentration - I

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1158 CR-2

Piano Repertoire I: The Baroque Period

This course will focus on the analysis of the piano solo and chamber music repertoire of the Baroque period of music. Piano performance majors will be required to perform.

Prerequisites: Entrance to the Diploma in Music program, or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1165 CR-2

Major Instrument - Secondary Level 1

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

MUSI 1167 CR-2

Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)

Kwantlen Strings rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Baroque, Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire. Works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers will be performed. Placement in ensemble is by audition and/or interview. This course is open to all music majors and other Kwantlen students. Members of the community may participate on a non-credit basis.

Prerequisites: Ensemble placement according to instrumentation by audition and/or interview in consultation with performance faculty at the discretion of the conductor of each ensemble.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1168 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)

The Kwantlen Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th century to the present as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals, and much more. Contemporary works by Canadian composers will be included. Placement in ensemble is by audition and/or interview. This course is open to all music majors and other Kwantlen students. Members of the community may participate on a non-credit basis.

Prerequisites: Ensemble placement according to instrumentation by audition and/or interview in consultation with performance faculty at the discretion of the conductor of each ensemble.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1169 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)

The Kwantlen Chorus will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular and musical theatre idioms with emphasis on Canadian choral compositions. This course is open to all music majors and other Kwantlen students. Members of the community who wish to gain experience in choral singing and vocal development may participate on a non-credit basis. Entrance is by interview and/or audition.

Prerequisites: Placement according to voice type by interview

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1177 CR-2

Jazz Band I

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
 

MUSI 1172 (formerly 1166) CR-2

Piano Chamber Ensemble I

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)


 

MUSI 1178 (formerly 1166) CR-2

Jazz Combo I

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1179 (formerly 1166) CR-2

String Chamber Ensemble I

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )  

MUSI 1202 CR-2

The Business of Music

This course is designed to provide the music student with information about the many aspects of business involved in a successful musical endeavour including programming, advertising, audience development, marketing, sponsorship, union involvement, rehearsing and performance. Recording, copyright law, teaching and other topics will be presented. Guest speakers from the music community as well as government and union representatives will share their knowledge with the students.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Cert. Dip. Program, or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1205 CR-2

Major Instrument II

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1105

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1233 CR-2

Fretboard IV (Diploma)

Students will continue to develop a full knowledge of the harmonic and melodic capabilities of the guitar fretboard. They will undertake advanced level studies in fretboard harmony, scales, arpeggios, and modes, and will cultivate music reading skills in upper positions.

Note : For students whose first instrument is guitar.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1133 or permission of the instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1250 CR-2

The Language of Music II

Students will study late Baroque and Classical diatonic harmony through writing and analysis. They will examine the function of all diatonic triads in choral and keyboard styles. They will also look at musical form (period, binary, rounded binary, ternary) and combine their knowledge of harmony and form in the composition of a short original work.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1150

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1251 CR-1

Diploma Aural Musicianship II

This course is a continuation of the skill development begun in MUSI 1151 to develop aural musicianship. Solfege (moveable doh) and hand signs, including chromatic alterations will be taught. Bass lines, and common harmonic patterns from the Classical period will be covered. Skill development in part-work, improvisation, and conducting will be continued.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1151 or permission of instructor

Corequisites: MUSI 1250 and MUSI 1254 (recommended)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1253 CR-3

History of Music I

This course is an historical and stylistic investigation of European music and musical life from Greek antiquity to circa 1600. Selected problems in the fields of theory, notation, and performance practices will also be addressed. Emphasis is placed on developing aural skills by listening to representative works.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1153 , or permission of instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1254 CR-1

Keyboard Skills II

Students will continue to develop basic keyboard skills by furthering their study of keyboard harmony (chord progressions and harmonization) and develop their ability to harmonize melodies using simple accompaniment patterns. They will continue to improve their skills in sight-reading and transposition.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1154 or by audition and/or interview

Corequisites: MUSI 1250 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1255 CR-1

Secondary Instrument - II

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1155 or permission of the department head.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1256 CR-3

Major Instrument Applied - II

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of assigned repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements. They will participate in master classes as required by the instructor.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1156 or (1157 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1257 CR-2

Major Instrument Concentration - II

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1157 1165 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1258 CR-2

Piano Repertoire II: The Classical Period

This course will focus on the analysis of the piano solo and chamber music repertoire of the Classical period of music. Piano performance majors will be required to perform.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1158 or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1265 CR-2

Major Instrument - Secondary Lev. II

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1165    

MUSI 1267 CR-2

Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)

Kwantlen Strings rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Baroque, Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century repertoire. Works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers, will be performed. In this second-level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1167

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1268 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th Century to the present as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals, and much more. Contemporary works by Canadian composers will be included. In this second-level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1168

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1269 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)

In this second level course, the Kwantlen Chorus will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular and musical theatre idioms with emphasis on Canadian choral compositions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1169

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1272 (formerly 1266) CR-2

Piano Chamber Ensemble II

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1172

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1277 (formerly 1266) CR-2

Jazz Band II

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1177

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1279 CR-2

String Chamber Ensemble II

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1179

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 1278 (formerly 1266) CR-2

Jazz Combo II

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1178

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )  

MUSI 2350 CR-2

The Language of Music III

Students will study advanced diatonic harmony and begin the study of chromaticism. They will cover seventh chords, sequences, modal borrowing, secondary dominant chords, and modulation. They will also examine the form of inventions and fugues.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1250

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2351 CR-1

Diploma Aural Musicianship III

This course is a continuation of the skill development in MUSI 1251 to develop aural musicianship. Figured bass and common harmonic patterns from polyphonic (Baroque) music will be covered. Skill development in part-work, improvisation, and conducting will be continued.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1251 or permission of instructor

Corequisites: MUSI 2350 and MUSI 2355 . (Recommended)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2353 CR-3

History of Music II

This course is an historical and stylistic investigation of European music and musical life from circa 1600 to the end of the 18th century, i.e. from the beginning of Baroque styles in chamber, theatre, and church music, to the culmination of the Classical period in the works of Haydn and Mozart. Selected problems in the field of performance practices will also be addressed. Emphasis is placed on developing aural skills by listening to representative works.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1253 or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2354 CR-1

Keyboard Skills III 

Students will begin to develop a higher level of keyboard skills by furthering their study of keyboard harmony (chord progressions and harmonization) and by developing their ability to harmonize melodies using simple accompaniment patterns. They will continue to improve their reading skills (sight-reading and transposition.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1254 or by audition and/or interview

Corequisites: MUSI 2350 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2355 CR-1

Secondary Instrument

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1255 or permission of department chair.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2356 CR-3

Major Instrument Applied - III

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of assigned repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements. They will participate in master classes as required by the instructor.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1256 1257 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2357 CR-2

Major Instrument Concentration - III

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1257 or (1265 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2358 CR-2

Piano Repertoire III: The Romantic Period

This course will focus on the analysis of the piano solo and chamber music repertoire of the Romantic period of music. Piano performance majors will be required to perform.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1258 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2359 CR-1

Lyric Diction I

This course will concentrate on the study of the basic phonetics and principles of lyric diction of Italian, Latin, and German as used in concert and operatic repertoire.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Diploma Program with a Major in Vocal Performance or permission of instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2365 CR-2

Major Instrument - Secondary Lev. III

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1265

MUSI 2367 CR-2

Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)

Kwantlen Strings rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Baroque, Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire. Works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers, will be performed. In this third-level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1267

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2368 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th century to the present as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals and much more. Contemporary works by Canadian composers will be included. In this third level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1268

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2369 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)

In this third level course, the Kwantlen Chorus will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular and musical theatre idioms with emphasis on Canadian choral compositions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1269

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2371 CR-2 (formerly 2366)

Guitar Chamber Ensemble III

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1271

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2374 (formerly 2366) CR-2

Woodwind Chamber Ensemble III

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different woodwind instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger woodwind choirs. In addition, students may work with brass, guitar and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1274

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2375 (formerly 2366) CR-2

Brass Chamber Ensemble III

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different brass instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger brass choirs. In addition, students may work with woodwind and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1275

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2376 (formerly 2366) CR-2

Vocal Ensemble III: Jazz and Madrigal

Students will study, rehearse and perform vocal repertoire in baroque and jazz styles. They will audition for the ensemble at the beginning of each semester. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1276 and successful audition

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2377 CR-2 (formerly 2366)

Jazz Band III

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1277

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2378 (formerly 2366) CR-2

Jazz Combo III

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1278

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2379 CR-2

String Chamber Ensemble III

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 1279

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )  

MUSI 2450 CR-2

The Language of Music IV

Students will study advanced chromatic harmony, including Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, added dissonance chords, and remote modulations. They will also examine sonata form and text/music relationships in art songs.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2350

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2451 CR-1

Diploma Aural Musicianship IV

This course is a continuation of the skill development in MUSI 2351 to develop aural musicianship. Common harmonic patterns from music of the 19th century (Romantic period) will be covered. The whole-tone and acoustic scales and selected compositions of the 20th century will be taught. Skill development in part-work, improvisation, and conducting will be continued.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2351 or permission of instructor

Corequisites: For Diploma in Music: MUSI 2450 and 2454

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2453 CR-3

History of Music III

This course is an historical and stylistic investigation of the musical system of Europe and the Americas from circa 1800 to 1990, i.e., from the time of Beethoven to recent developments, including electronic and computer applications. Emphasis is placed on developing aural skills by listening to representative works.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2353 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2454 CR-1

Keyboard Skills IV

Students will continue to develop higher level keyboard skills by furthering their study of keyboard harmony (chord progressions and harmonization) and developing their ability to harmonize melodies using simple accompaniment patterns. They will continue to improve their reading skills (sight-reading and transposition).

Prerequisites: MUSI 2354 or by audition and/or interview

Corequisites: MUSI 2450 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2455 CR-1

Secondary Instrument - IV

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2355 or permission of department head.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2456 CR-3

Major Instrument Applied - IV

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) in the interpretation and performance of assigned repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements. They will participate in master classes as required by the instructor.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2356 or (2357 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2457 CR-2

Major Instrument Concentration- IV

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) in the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2357 2365 with successful audition)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2458 CR-2

Piano Repertoire IV: The Twentieth Century

This course will focus on the analysis of the piano solo and chamber music repertoire and of the varied styles of the 20th Century. Piano performance majors will be required to perform.

Required for Diploma in Music with a major in performance on piano.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2358 , or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2459 CR-1

Lyric Diction II

This course will concentrate on the study of the basic phonetics and principles of lyric diction of French, Spanish and English as used in concert and operatic repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2359 or permission of instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2465 CR-2

Major Instrument - Secondary Lev. IV

Students will work one-on-one with an instructor (vocal or instrumental) on the interpretation and performance of repertoire, and on technical and sight reading requirements.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2365

MUSI 2467 CR-2

Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

Kwantlen Strings rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire from the 16th century to the present, including music from the Pre-Baroque, Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire. Works by composers such as Gabrieli, Corelli, Geminiani, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by contemporary Canadian composers, will be performed. In this fourth-level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2367

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2468 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs wind ensemble repertoire from the 16th century to the present as well as some orchestral transcriptions, marches, musicals and much more. Contemporary works by Canadian composers will be included. In this fourth level ensemble, placement is by audition and/or interview.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2368

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2469 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

In this fourth level course, the Kwantlen Chorus will rehearse and perform works for large and small ensembles from the 16th century to the present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from the folk, jazz, popular and musical theatre idioms with emphasis on Canadian choral compositions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2369

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2471 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Guitar Chamber Ensemble IV

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2371

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
 

MUSI 2473 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Percussion Ensemble IV

Students will study and perform repertoire for percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. They will also study selected rhythmic systems of world music cultures such as African drumming and Indonesian Gamelan.

NOTE: Both percussion and non-percussion majors may take this course 

Prerequisites: MUSI 2373

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2474 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Woodwind Chamber Ensemble IV

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different woodwind instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger woodwind choirs. In addition, students may work with brass, guitar and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2374

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2475 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Brass Chamber Ensemble IV

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different brass instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger brass choirs. In addition, students may work with woodwind and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2375

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2476 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Vocal Ensemble IV: Jazz and Madrigal

Students will study, rehearse and perform vocal repertoire in baroque and jazz styles. They will audition for the ensemble at the beginning of each semester. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2376 and successful audition

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )    

MUSI 2477 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Jazz Band IV

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester

Prerequisites: MUSI 2377

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2478 CR-2 (formerly 2466)

Jazz Combo IV

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2378

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 2479 CR-2

String Chamber Ensemble IV

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2379

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3113 CR-3

The Social History of the Guitar

Students will survey the history and repertoire of the guitar as a means to understand how people of other times and places interpreted human experience, and how these beliefs and values affected music creation and expression. They will also use examples of guitar music from both history and the present to explore long-standing debates and fundamental issues regarding the role of music in society.

Prerequisites: Any 1200 level English course
 

MUSI 3500 CR-3

Special Topics

Students will engage in intensive study of special topics in the music of the 20th and 21st centuries. They will examine, analyze, and perform music from various repertoires, such as classical, jazz, world, and popular. Students will write at least one research paper. Note: The specific area of study will be established in advance by the music faculty.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2350 or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 3568 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble V

Students will rehearse and perform works of the Wind Literature repertoire from the Renaissance period through to the present day. New works by Canadian composers will be performed each semester. Repertoire will also include works from the Chamber Winds and Brass Ensemble literatures.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2468

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3569 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus V

Students will study, rehearse and perform standard Choral Repertoire from 16 th Century to present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from popular genres and World Music traditions. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2469

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3571 CR-2

Guitar Chamber Ensemble V

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2471

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3572 CR-2

Piano Chamber Ensemble V

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2472

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3573 CR-2

Percussion Ensemble V

Students will study and perform repertoire for percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. They will also study selected rhythmic systems of world music cultures such as African drumming and Indonesian Gamelan.

NOTE: Both percussion and non-percussion majors may take this course

Prerequisites: MUSI 2473

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3574 CR-2

Woodwind chamber Ensemble V

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different woodwind instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger woodwind choirs. In addition, students may work with brass, guitar and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2474

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3575 CR-2

Brass Chamber Ensemble V

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different brass instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger brass choirs. In addition, students may work with woodwind and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2375

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3576 CR-2

Vocal Ensemble V: Jazz and Madrigal

Students will study, rehearse and perform vocal repertoire in baroque and jazz styles. They will audition for the ensemble at the beginning of each semester. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2476 and successful audition

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3577 CR-2

Jazz Band

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2477

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3578 CR-2

Jazz Combo V

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2478

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3579 CR-3

String Chamber Ensemble V

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2479

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
 

MUSI 3668 CR-2

Kwantlen Wind Ensemble VI

Students will rehearse and perform works of the Wind Literature repertoire from the Renaissance period through to the present day. New works by Canadian composers will be performed each semester. Repertoire will also include works from the Chamber Winds and Brass Ensemble literatures.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3568

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 3669 CR-2

Kwantlen Chorus VI

Students will study, rehearse and perform standard Choral Repertoire from 16 th Century to present in the Western Classical tradition, as well as works from popular genres and World Music traditions. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3569

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3671 CR-2

Guitar Chamber Ensemble VI 

Students will perform in duos, trios, quartets, and larger works for guitar ensemble. They will study both original classical and jazz compositions, as well as transcriptions.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3571

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3672 CR-2

Piano Chamber Ensemble VI

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of four-hand and eight-hand piano repertoire and works involving piano and different instrumental or vocal combinations. They will work with an assigned instrumental or vocal partner and will accompany that person in recital and at the final jury.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3572

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3673 CR-2

Percussion Ensemble VI

Students will study and perform repertoire for percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. They will also study selected rhythmic systems of world music cultures such as African drumming and Indonesian Gamelan.

NOTE: Both percussion and non-percussion majors may take this course

Prerequisites: MUSI 3573

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3674 CR-2

Woodwind Chamber Ensemble VI

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different woodwind instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger woodwind choirs. In addition, students may work with brass, guitar and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3574

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3675 CR-2

Brass Chamber Ensemble VI

Students will study, rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements of repertoire for different brass instrument combinations. They will, depending on enrolment and instrument type, work in quartets, quintets, and larger brass choirs. In addition, students may work with woodwind and/or piano students on mixed chamber repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUSI 2375

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3676 CR-2

Vocal Ensemble VI: Jazz and Madrigal

Students will study, rehearse and perform vocal repertoire in baroque and jazz styles. They will audition for the ensemble at the beginning of each semester. Students will perform in concerts both on- and off-campus.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3576 and successful audition

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3677 CR-2

Jazz Band VI

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in an ensemble setting. They will perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3577

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3678 CR-2

Jazz Combo VI

Students will work on improvisation skills and chart reading in a small jazz combo setting. They will also prepare and perform selections from the standard jazz band repertoire. Students will perform in concert both on- and off- campus throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3578

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )

MUSI 3679 CR-2

String Chamber Ensemble VI

Students will be placed in small ensembles for the study, preparation and performance of works for string duos, trios and quartets. Students may also be placed in mixed ensembles involving piano, woodwinds and brass. Assignments will vary from semester to semester based on available instrumentation.

Prerequisites: MUSI 3579

Transferable (refer to transfer guide )