Course

Fusion Band I

Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 1177
Credits
1.50
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
10
Method(s) of instruction
Tutorial
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
Designed primarily for students in the Music Technology Diploma Program, this course provides an opportunity for musicians to rehearse and perform together using MIDI and electronic instruments under the guidance of the music faculty. Students will be placed into ensembles of varying sizes and instrumentation, and will rehearse on their own as well as receiving instruction. All ensembles will perform in department recitals and concerts.
Course content

Students will learn to make group decisions on all matters of technology issues, ensemble rehearsal and performance.

  • Development of cooperation in rehearsal - identifying and agreeing upon matters of tempo, dynamics, intonation, articulation, phrasing and interpretation, etc.
  • Ensemble listening skills - hearing oneself within the group setting, relating aurally/musically to others in the ensemble
  • When to lead, when to allow others to lead (allowing solo expression within the ensemble)
  • Non-verbal communication during performance
  • What to do when the performance comes apart (when musicians get lost or make mistakes that derail the performance)
  • Using technology to create sounds and mix proper volume balances during the live performance
  • Understand the role of MIDI sequencing and how to set up the flow of digital information between instruments and computers
  • Comprehend the challenges of MIDI communication during rehearsals and performance
Learning activities

Students will be placed into ensembles of varying instrumentation depending upon the instrumental makeup of class enrolment.  A total of 2 hours of coaching/instruction per week will be given by music faculty. After each performance, the members of each ensemble, aided by the instructor, will evaluate the performance and the preceding rehearsals to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the group’s performance, and discuss means of improvement.

Means of assessment
Assigned excerpts (minimum of four) 50%
Contribution to ensemble (tone, dynamics, balance) 25%
*Participation (attention and attitude) 25%
  100%

*Grades are based on the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s regular preparation for rehearsals, attentiveness and effort during rehearsals, and musical contribution to the ensemble. Frequently during the semester, certain passages of music will be assigned to be learned for an upcoming rehearsal and will be heard by the instructor. Students are graded on their achievement on these assignments.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should possess an increased understanding of rehearsal and performance issues related to MIDI ensembles, in particular, how to listen to and communicate with each other.  Students should be able to identify problems related to technology within the ensemble, and have an understanding of how to address those problems to improve the performance.  Students should be able to make group decisions on various matters during rehearsal, including musical interpretation and expression.

Textbook materials

Instructors will provide materials for the course, or will provide a list of materials to be purchased.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

MUSC 1136

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for MUSC 1177
Coast Mountain College (CMTN) No credit
College of the Rockies (COTR) No credit
Coquitlam College (COQU) No credit
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) KPU MUSI 1XXX (1.5)
Northern Lights College (NLC) No credit
Simon Fraser University (SFU) SFU CA 1XX (1)
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) No credit
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) No credit
University of Northern BC (UNBC) No credit
University of Victoria (UVIC) UVIC MUS 1XX (0.5)
Vancouver Community College (VCC) DOUG MUSC 1135 (1.5) or DOUG MUSC 1140 (2) or DOUG MUSC 1177 (1.5) or DOUG MUSC 1235 (1.5) or DOUG MUSC 1240 (2) or DOUG MUSC 4137 (1.5) or DOUG MUSC 4237 (1.5) = VCC MUSC 2490 (1.5)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) Individual audition required

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
1
Remaining seats:
-1
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3221
Times:
Start Time
17:30
-
End Time
19:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3221
Times:
Start Time
16:30
-
End Time
18:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3221
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
1
Remaining seats:
-1
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3285
Times:
Start Time
17:30
-
End Time
19:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3221
Times:
Start Time
19:30
-
End Time
21:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N3285
Times:
Start Time
18:30
-
End Time
20:20
Section notes

Music Technology students have registration priority for this course. The status of the course will show as FULL until after auditions. Non-program students are welcome if space permits. To enquire about an audition, please contact the Performing Arts office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca.