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Band
Instrumental students will not only have the opportunity to play in a large ensemble but they will also be able to receive individual instruction on their own instrument from expert tutors so that they can learn solo repertoire and chamber music. Many of our instrumental students are asked to perform for community groups around the area. Students will also be expected to study theory.
INSTRUMENTAL COURSES
AMR1OW – BAND MUSIC REPERTOIRE COURSE
Prerequisite: Audition
This course emphasizes the performance of band music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will develop
musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes
in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and there is a theory
book fee of $20.00. Students will play in a concert band as well as receive
tutorials on their own instrument with specialized tutors.
AMR2OW– BAND MUSIC REPERTOIRE COURSE
Prerequisite: AMR1OW
This course emphasizes the performance of band music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. 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 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. There is a theory book fee
of $20.00.
This is a continuation of AMR1OW.
AMR3MW – BAND MUSIC REPERTOIRE COURSE
Prerequisite: AMR2OW, Corequisite: AMC3MW
This course provides students with opportunities to develop
their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and
performance of band 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. There is a theory book fee of $20.00.
AMR4MW – BAND MUSIC REPERTOIRE COURSE
Prerequisite: AMR3MW, Corequisite: AMC4MW
This course enables students to enhance their musical
literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of band
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. There is a theory
book fee of $20.00. There will be a greater emphasis on individual performance.
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Piano
This program offers a high level of instruction in piano performance, technique, accompanying, and theory. A variety of musical styles including jazz, will be used to improve keyboard skills, sight reading, and harmonizing at the piano. Students learn to compose their own music using computers in the classroom.
PIANO COURSES
AMK1OW - PIANO/KEYBOARD TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: Audition
This course emphasizes the performance of piano music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. 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 an understanding of the conventions and
elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety
of skills transferable to other areas of their life. There is a theory book fee
of $20.00.
AMK2OW - PIANO/KEYBOARD TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMK1OW or Audition
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of
piano 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. There is a theory book fee of
$20.00.
AMK3MW - PIANO/KEYBOARD TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMK2OW or Audition
This course provides students with opportunities to
develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis,
and performance of piano 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. There is a theory book fee
of $20.00.
AMK4MW - PIANO/KEYBOARD TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMK3MW or Audition
This course enables students to enhance their musical
literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of piano
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. There is a theory
book fee of $20.00.
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Guitarists will study both popular and classical styles using acoustic instruments and will be expected to read standard notation as well as tablature. Students will also learn music theory as it pertains to the guitar.
GUITAR COURSES
AMG1OW – GUITAR TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: Audition
This course emphasizes the performance of guitar music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will develop
musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes
in composition, performance, and a range of reflective. There is a theory book
fee of $20.00.
AMG2OW - GUITAR TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMG1OW
This course emphasizes the performance of guitar music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. 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 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. There is a theory book fee
of $20.00.
AMG3MW - GUITAR TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMG2OW
This course provides students with opportunities to
develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis,
and performance of guitar 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. A variety of guitar styles
will be studied. There is a theory book fee of $20.00.
AMG4MW - GUITAR TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMG3MW
This course enables students to enhance their musical
literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of
guitar 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. There
is a theory book fee of $20.00. This course is a continuation of AMG3MW. There
will be a greater emphasis on individual performance.
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Strings
Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass are taught in a group setting by expert tutors. Students will work on solo repertoire and technique for evaluation as well as preparing ensemble pieces for community performances. Music theory will also be an integral part of the program.
STRINGS COURSES
AMS1OW - STRING TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: Audition
This course emphasizes the performance of string music
at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at
developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. 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 an understanding of the conventions and elements of music
and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills
transferable to other areas of their life. There is a theory book fee of $20.00
AMS2OW - STRING TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMS1OW or Audition
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of
string 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. There is a theory book fee of
$20.00
AMS3MW - STRING TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMS2OW or Audition
This course provides students with opportunities to
develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis,
and performance of string 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. There is a theory book fee
of $20.00.
AMS4MW - STRING TUTORIAL
Prerequisite: AMS3MW or Audition
This course enables students to enhance their musical
literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of
string 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. There
is a theory book fee of $20.00.
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