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These courses emphasize performance of instrumental music, or music created on computers. Student learning will include participation in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history.
Instrumental Music, Grade 9, open Always wanted to learn how to play an instrument? Talented musicians, and others new to playing, will learn techniques to enhance their music performance skills. Students will perform in large group, small group, and solo settings. They will perform a variety of styles including pop, jazz, blues, classical and folk music from various cultures. No previous musical experience is required. Music on Computers, Grade 9, open Whether you’re an accomplished musician or have no musical training, you’ll be quickly recording your own songs. Use pre-recorded loops, plug in a piano keyboard or guitar — or even sing — and make your own track, add all of the other instruments digitally then mix your song on computer. Save your work as MP3 files to CD or iPod. You will also learn to understand written music and write your own compositions. Piano keyboard skills are useful but not necessary. |
Instrumental Music, Grade 10, open This course emphasizes performance of instrumental music at an
intermediate level. Student learning will include participation
in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will
also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language
of music, including the elements, terminology and history. Save
your work as MP3 files to CD or iPod. You will learn to understand
written music and to write your own compositions. Music on Computers, Grade 10, open Whether you’re an accomplished musician or have no musical training, you’ll be quickly recording your own songs. Use pre-recorded loops, plug in a piano keyboard or guitar, or even sing, and make your own track. Add all of the other instruments digitally then mix your song on computer. |
Instrumental Music, Grade
11, college/university This course will develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical and creative work. Students will continue to develop their performance skills by working in a variety of ensembles within the class. Students will also learn to identify and apply specific techniques required to perform various styles of music. This course also emphasizes listening skills and will give students the required terminology to discuss both recorded and live performances in detail. |
Instrumental Music, Grade
12, college/university This course will develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical and creative work. Students will continue to develop their performance skills by working in a variety of ensembles within the class. Students will also study in depth the techniques required to compose music in a variety of music styles. Listening skills will be further developed through the analysis of recorded and live performances. |
Arts Department Head: Mr. B. Williams |