GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
09 |
AMI10I Instrumental Music – Band |
None |
For students wanting to learn and continue learning a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. This course includes large ensemble, small ensemble, and individual performing. Basic theory and musical analysis is also taught. This course develops self-confidence. Participation in band is strongly recommended. |
09 |
AMV1OI Vocal Music |
None |
For students wanting to learn and continue learning how to use their voice in a singing context. This course includes large ensemble, small ensemble, and individual performing. Self-confidence is developed through group singing activities. Basic theory and ear training is taught. Students learn proper voice production and diction. Participation in choir is strongly recommended. |
10 |
AMG2OI Guitar Music |
ADA1OI / 2OI |
This is a beginner course in guitar performance. Students will learn to read conventional music notation as well as guitar tablature, and chord sheets. Techniques studied will include fingerstyle, strumming and flatpicking. Students will create a songbook for their personal use. |
10 |
AMI2OI Instrumental Music - Band |
AMI1OI is strongly recommended |
Students will continue to study band instruments and learn advanced repertoire from a variety of styles. Participation in band is strongly recommended. |
10 |
AMV2OI Vocal Music |
AMV1OI is strongly recommended |
Vocal students learn more advanced repertoire and sing in different styles. Students will sing a solo in front of their peers. Ear training is developed. Participation in choir is strongly recommended. |
GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
11 |
AMC3MI Popular Music Studies |
Grade 9 or 10 Music |
The Popular Music Elective focuses on student created works. Students will be covering, arranging, writing and performing their own popular music tunes and contemporary music in a wide variety of genres determined by the student (Ie.Rock, Hip Hop, Blues, Country, Folk, etc.). Students will choose a “major”, either an accompaniment instrument (Guitar, Bass, Drums), or voice to pursue their creative goals throughout the course. In addition, students will be introduced to notation and sequencing technology that they can use in their creative process. Lastly, they will have the opportunity to form musical ensembles and co-create and perform as a band. |
11 |
AMI3MI Instrumental Music - Band |
AMI1OI/2OI |
Band instrument instruction at a senior level with group and individual study of performance techniques, emphasizing style and interpretation and ensemble playing. Participation in band is strongly recommended. |
11 |
AMU3MW IB Music |
Grade 9 or 10 Music |
AMU3MW is an IB course (fees apply) and is open to all interested university-bound students. Students can study band instruments, strings, voice, or keyboard instruments. CIS |
GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
12 |
AMC4MI Popular Music Studies |
Grade 11 Music (U / M) |
Building on the work done at the Gr. 11 level, the Gr.12 Popular Music Elective focuses on student created works. Students will be covering, arranging, writing and performing their own popular music tunes and contemporary music in a wide variety of genres determined by the student (Ie.Rock, Hip Hop, Blues, Country, Folk, etc.). Students will choose a “major”, either an accompaniment instrument (Guitar, Bass, Drums), or voice to pursue their creative goals throughout the course. In addition, students will be introduced to notation and sequencing technology that they can use in their creative process. With an additional emphasis on creative collaboration, students will have the opportunity to form musical ensembles and co-create and perform as a band. |
12 |
AMI4MI Instrumental Music - Band |
Grade 11 Music (U / M) |
Band instrument instruction at a senior level with group and individual study of performance techniques, emphasizing style and interpretation and ensemble playing. Participation in band is strongly recommended. |
12 |
AMU4MW IB Music |
AMU3MW |
AMU4MW is an IB course (fees apply) and is open to all interested university bound students. Students can study band instruments, strings, voice, or keyboard instruments. |