Music

Arts Program Overview

Music, Grade 9 Open (AMU1O, Part 1) - 0.5 credit

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.

Prerequisite: None

Music, Grade 10, Open (AMU2O)

This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill.  Student learning will include participating 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.

Prerequisite: None

Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (AMU3M)

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music.  Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyse and evaluate live and recorded performances.  They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities.

Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Music, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (AMU4M)

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music.  Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently.  They will also complete complex creative projects.

Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open

New Creation Music Focus Program

The focus of these courses will be the performance, creation and analysis of music ranging in style from Jazz and Swing to Contemporary Christian. Entry into this focus program is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 through auditions at the end of the previous school year.  Course hours will include weekly afterschool rehearsals, as well as numerous performance commitments throughout the year.

AMH20

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities.  They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.

AMH3M

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music.  Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analyzing live and recorded performances.  Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities.  They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. 

AMH4M

This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music.  Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances.  Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures.  Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.