Grade 9, 10, 11
AMI1O/2O/3M/3O Instrumental Music - Band
Students will focus their work on the various aspects of musical
performance through the study of a woodwind, brass or percussion
instrument in a band setting.
AMS1O/2O/3M/3O Instrumental Music - Strings
Students will focus their work on the various aspects of musical
performance through the study of a string instrument in an orchestra
setting.
AMV1O/2O/3M/3O Music -Vocal/Choral
This focus course is designed for the student wishing to learn about
singing and participate in a choir setting.
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Grade 12
AMI4A Instrumental Music-Band
Students develop a deeper understanding of music by acquiring and
developing skills on a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument. A wide
variety of repertoire is studied. This course also includes a historical
component combined with listening and creative activities.
AMS4A Instrumental Music-Strings
Students develop a deeper understanding of music by acquiring and
developing skills on string instrument. A wide variety of repertoire is
studied along with etudes and technical studies for the development of
playing skills. The course also includes a historical component combined
with listening and creative activities.
AMV4A Vocal Music
Students acquire a deeper understanding of music by learning to sing and
developing their singing technique. Technical focus is on the development
of tone, ear-training and reading skills. Artistic development is
encouraged through the performance of various styles of music. The course
also includes a historical component combined with listening and creative
activities.
AMR4A Repertoire
The focus of this class is the study and performance of band or orchestra
repertoire. Students study and perform large group repertoire leading to
an understanding of the concepts of music. The course includes listening,
performing and creative activities.
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OAC
AMUOA Music
This course focuses on advanced work in the study of musical forms.
Through listening, performing, and creative activities, students achieve
increased understanding of some of the more complex concepts of structure
and style. The works selected for intensive study determines the specific
skills and techniques developed. At least eight works are selected for
formal study. including at least one from each of the following
categories: Canadian music, renaissance and baroque music, classical
music, romantic music, and twentieth century music outside Canada. The
creation and development of independent study projects are important
components of the course.
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