MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY selkirk.ca/music Composition (Year 2) This major explores a wide range of styles and compositional techniques as well as providing students with the tools necessary to embark on a future in contemporary niches such as film scoring, music in advertising and songwriting. Access to modern production/recording technology gives students the ability to create a large portfolio of recorded music. Emphasis is put on developing each students unique compositional identity while focusing on the skills that are at the core of the compositional process. At the end of the fourth semester each student is responsible for organizing a 1/2 hour graduating recital that showcases their abilities. To be a Composition Major, students must have achieved a minimum grade of "B" or better in MUSC 171 (Arranging II) and MUSC 175 (Harmony II). A maximum of 17 students will be accepted into this major. In the event that more students apply, preference will be given to those students who have achieved the highest GPA. English 110 may be substituted for TWC 266. SEMESTER 3 Course Name Credit MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM On Campus 1 MUSC 252 Private Lesson IIT A On Campus 0.5 MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab IIL On Campus 1 MUSC 268 Songwriting I On Campus 2 MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL On Campus 2 MUSC 280 Ear Training IIL On Campus 2 MUSC 282 Film Scoring I On Campus 2 MUSC 284 Composition I On Campus 2 TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications On Campus 2 ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2 ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2 Total 18.5 ELECTIVES Course Name Credit MUSC 258 Ensemble IIL On Campus 2 MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I On Campus 2 MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I On Campus 1 Total 5 Program Courses ELECTIVE 006 - MUSIC ELECTIVE Choose 1 of the music electives listed in the elective section ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION English 110 is about thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop and express informed opinions on issues that matter. You will also learn about research, editing, and expository and persuasive academic writing forms. 152. Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent or LPI level 4 or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. MUSC 100 - MUSIC FORUM Music Forum is a course designed to provide an opportunity for all music students and faculty to share in a weekly educational experience. Each forum will have a different musical focus. Students will have opportunities to perform, witness performances by faculty and guest artists, as well as gain insights into the industry from guest lecturers and music professionals. Forum will also provide an opportunity for the presentation of collaborative audio-visual projects between departments. Pre-requisites: None. Attendance is mandatory for all music students. MUSC 150 - PRIVATE LESSON I A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all first year students. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students’ technical and musical abilities. MUSC 151 - PRIVATE LESSON II A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all first year music students. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students’ technical and musical abilities. Pre-requisites: MUSC 150. MUSC 154 - BASIC KEYBOARD I A required course for all students except Keyboard majors. This course is designed to provide practical hands-on knowledge of the keyboard in today's music industry. Students will gain an understanding of chording (in nearest inversion) and will be required to create musical excerpts using upper structure triads. MUSC 155 - BASIC KEYBOARD II A required course for all students except Keyboard majors. This course continues to expand on chords and keyboard techniques. This term also focuses on musical grooves of various styles requiring more challenging coordination and technical skills. Pre-requisites: MUSC 154. MUSC 158 - ENSEMBLE I Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate ina minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible. A graduation showcasel will be required from all students majoring in Music Performance. MUSC 159 - ENSEMBLE Il Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate ina minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing selkirk.ca/programs