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MUSIC

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
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​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.
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