All course credits in Music are under review and subject to change.

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 1015 cr-2
Kwantlen Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble class for guitarists, this course will explore classical repertoire, as well as examples from popular, jazz and rock music. The development of sight reading skills, chord recognition and execution and ensemble skills will be central to this course, which is required for all certificate program students whose major instrument is guitar.
Prerequisites: Ensemble placement by audition and/or interview in consultation with performance faculty at the discretion of the instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1016 cr-2

Certificate Chamber Ensemble I
The Certificate Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Certificate in Music Program or audition and/or interview
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, 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 1025 cr-2

Guitar Ensemble II
Students will further explore classical repertoire, as well as examples from popular, jazz and rock music. They will develop skills in sight reading, chord recognition and execution, and ensemble. Placement is by interview/audition.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1015
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1026 cr-2
Certificate Chamber
Ensemble II
This second-level Certificate Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1016

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-Baroque, Baroque, 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 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
This course includes the study of technique and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Certificate in Music program
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 Program, or permission of instructor.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1154 cr-1
Class Piano
This course is designed for all instrumentalists to meet the proficiency standards required for the Diploma in Music University Transfer Program. This course includes piano technique, sight reading, accompaniment, transposition, repertoire, and keyboard harmony. The keyboard harmony involves chord progressions, harmonization, and improvisation.
Prerequisites: Entrance by audition and/or interview
Corequisites: MUSI 1150 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1155 cr-1
Secondary Instrument
This course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: Entrance into Diploma in Music Program. Student must successfully pass an audition to meet all requirements of MUSI 1154, 1254, 2354, 2454; or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1156 cr-3

Major Instrument Applied
This course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of solo, chamber ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester. This course will also include study within a master class.
Prerequisites: Admission into Diploma of Music Program with a Major in Performance or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1157 cr-2
Major Instrument Concentration
This course includes the study of technique, sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites:Acceptance into Diploma in Music Program with a Major in General Studies, Music History, or Music Theory, or permission of instructor.
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 1166 cr-2
Diploma Chamber Ensemble I
The Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Diploma in Music program or permission of the instructor.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

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 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
This second level course includes the study of technique and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1105 or by audition and/or interview
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)

The following course is reading and writing intensive.

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
Class Piano
This second level course is designed for all instrumentalists to meet the proficiency standards required for the Diploma in Music University Transfer Program. This course includes piano technique, sight reading, accompaniment, transposition, repertoire, and keyboard harmony. The keyboard harmony involves chord progressions, harmonization, and improvisation.
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
This second level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1155 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1256 cr-3
Major Instrument Applied
This second level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of solo, chamber ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester. This course will include study within a master class.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1156 or by permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 1257 cr-2
Major Instrument Concentration
This second level course includes the study of technique, sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1157 of permission of instructor
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 1266 cr-2
Diploma Chamber Ensemble II
This second level Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1166
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

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 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)

The following course is reading and writing intensive.

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
Class Piano
This third level course is designed for all instrumentalists to meet the proficiency standards required for the Diploma in Music University Transfer Program. This course includes piano technique, sight reading, accompaniment, transposition, repertoire, and keyboard harmony. The keyboard harmony involves chord progressions, harmonization, and improvisation.
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
This third level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1255 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 2356 cr-3
Major Instrument Applied
This third level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of solo, chamber ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester. This course will also include study within a master class.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1256 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 2357 cr-2
Major Instrument Concentration
This third level course includes the study of technique, sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1257 or permission of instructor
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 2366 cr-2
Diploma Chamber Ensemble III
This third level Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1266
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

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 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)

The following course is reading and writing intensive.

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
Class Piano
This fourth level course is designed for all instrumentalists to meet the proficiency standards required for the Diploma in Music University Transfer Program. This course includes piano technique, sight reading, accompaniment, transposition, repertoire, and keyboard harmony. The keyboard harmony involves chord progressions, harmonization, and improvisation.
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
This fourth level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2355 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 2456 cr-3

Major Instrument Applied
This fourth level course includes the study of technique and sight reading, and the study and interpretation of solo, chamber ensemble, and large ensemble repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester. This course will include study within a master class.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2356 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

MUSI 2457 cr-2
Major Instrument Concentration
This fourth level course includes the study of technique, sight reading, and the study and interpretation of repertoire on an individual basis and is progressive by semester.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2357 or permission of instructor
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 2466 cr-2
Diploma Chamber Ensemble IV
This fourth level Chamber Ensemble course will be in seven sections: orchestral strings; guitar; wind and brass; piano; percussion; jazz-vocal; jazz-instrumental. Students will form chamber ensembles according to instrumentation and ability. The groups will be formed each semester in consultation with faculty. Each group will receive coaching by performance faculty and will perform in master classes and recital. Placement in ensembles is by audition and/or interview.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2366
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

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)