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Music Course Descriptions
| Instumental Music - Band |
AMI1O1 |
| Grade 9, Open |
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| This course is for students who have had previous instruction on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument either in elementary school or through private lessons. The course will focus on the improvement of reading skills, tone quality, range, interpretation, performance and technical skill development. |
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| Instrumental Music - Beginning Band |
AMI1O2 |
| Grade 9, Open |
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| This course is for all students who would like to learn to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. No experience is necessary. The basic steps of learning how to play a musical instrument will be taught. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Vocal Music |
AMV1O1 |
| Grade 9, Open |
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| This course can either be a continuation or the beginning of vocal music. No experience is necessary. The course will focus on proper vocal production, breathing technique, diction, the materials and elements of music and a wide variety of musical repertoire. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Music - Repertoire |
AMR1O1 |
| Grade 9, Open |
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| This course is the performance complement to any of our Instrumental or Vocal Music Courses. It is the performance and repertoire component and will run non-semestered throughout the entire year. Classes will be organized before and/or after the regular school day and will concentrate on the reading and performance of repertoire for either concert band or choir. Participation in the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble or the Concert Choir is a course requirement. Ensembles will perform regularly at evening concerts, music festivals and assemblies. Evaluation of repertoire performed will take place in the form of semester-end practical examinations. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Instrumental Music - Band |
AMI2O1 |
| Grade 10, Open |
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| This course develops further skills on woodwind, brass or percussion instruments for those students who have had success in Grade 9 Music instruction. This course will focus on the production of musicianship, good tone quality, blend, tuning and balance. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Vocal Music |
AMV2O1 |
| Grade 10, Open |
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| Students will continue to refine their basic vocal technique as well as be given the opportunity for solo and small ensemble work. Individual and group projects, music history, sightsinging and ear training will be stressed. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Music - Repertoire |
AMR2O1 |
| Grade 10, Open |
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| This course is the performance complement to any of our Instrumental or Vocal Music Courses. It is the performance and repertoire component and will run non-semestered throughout the entire year. Classes will be organized before and/or after the regular school day and will concentrate on the reading and performance of repertoire for either concert band or choir. Participation in the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble or the Concert Choir is a course requirement. Ensembles will perform regularly at evening concerts, music festivals and assemblies. Evaluation of repertoire performed will take place in the form of semester-end practical examinations. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Guitar |
AMG3O1 |
| Grade 11, Open |
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| This course is for the student who is interested in learning to play or continue studies on the guitar. Instruction will include reading guitar music, tuning, single line melodies, strumming, ear training, listening, music history and theory. Participants of this course are required to provide their own acoustic / classical guitar. |
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Prerequisite: None
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| Instrumental Music - Band |
AMI3M1 |
| Grade 11, University/College |
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| This University/College preparatory course advances the work of previous Instrumental Music - Band courses and provides the opportunity for musical growth through technical ability. The music of the great classical, contemporary and popular masters will become more accessible as techniques improve. Emphasis will be placed upon phrasing, articulation, dynamic control, across the band listening and tuning. |
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Prerequisite: Grade 9 or 10 Music, Open
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| Vocal Music |
AMV3M1 |
| Grade 11, University/College |
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| This University/College preparatory course will include more opportunities to perform choral literature, small ensemble work and solos. Students will develop their individual techniques and further refine skills through continued attention to voice production, diction, intonation, expression and sightsinging musical and careers ear training skills. |
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Prerequisite: AMV1O1 or AMV2O1
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| Music - Repertoire |
AMR3O1 |
| Grade 11, Open |
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| This course is the performance complement to any of our Instrumental or Vocal Music Courses. It is the performance and repertoire component and will run non-semestered throughout the entire year. Classes will be organized before and/or after the regular school day and will concentrate on the reading and performance of repertoire for either concert band or choir. Participation in the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble or the Concert Choir is a course requirement. Ensembles will perform regularly at evening concerts, music festivals and assemblies. Evaluation of repertoire performed will take place in the form of semester-end practical examinations. |
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Prerequisite: Grade 9 or 10 Music, Open
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Guitar |
AMG4M1 |
| Grade 12, University/College |
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| This University/College course advances the work of the previous guitar course and provides the opportunity for musical growth through technical ability. Through both performance and non-performance units of study, this course aims to help students expand their appreciation of music and their ability to respond to it. Course components include performance (increased technical ability on the guitar), theory, history and an Independent Study Project which will enable students to pursue their particular interests in a musical field of study. Participation in a musical ensemble is strongly encouraged. |
| Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College Preparation or Open |
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| Instrumental Music - Band |
AMI4M1 |
| Grade 12, University/College |
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| Through both performance and non-performance units of study, this course aims to help students expand their appreciation of music and their ability to respond to it. Course components include performance (increased technical ability on musical instrument), theory, history and an Independent Study Project which will enable students to pursue their particular interests in a musical field of study. Students are expected to pursue an active leadership role in department/rehearsal activities. |
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Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College Preparation or Open
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| Vocal Music |
AMV4M1 |
| Grade 12, University/College |
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| Through both performance and non-performance units of study, this course aims to help students expand their appreciation of music and their ability to respond to it. Course components include performance (increased vocal technique), theory, history and an Independent Study Project which will enable students to pursue their particular interests in a musical field of study. Students are expected to pursue an active leadership role in department/rehearsal activities. |
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Prerequisite: AMV3M1
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| Music - Repertoire |
AMR4M1 |
| Grade 12, University/College |
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| This course is the performance complement to any of our Instrumental or Vocal Music Courses. It is the performance and repertoire component and will run non-semestered throughout the entire year. Classes will be organized before and/or after the regular school day and will concentrate on the reading and performance of repertoire for either concert band or choir. Participation in the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble or the Concert Choir is a course requirement. Ensembles will perform regularly at evening concerts, music festivals and assemblies. Evaluation of repertoire performed will take place in the form of semester-end practical examinations. |
| Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College Preparation or Open |
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