John F Ross CVI ARTS DEPARTMENT

MUSIC, Grade 9, Open (Instrumental – Beginning)

Code: AMU1ON

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience 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. This course is for students who wish to begin a new brass, woodwind or percussion instrument and have little or no experience.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC, Grade 9, Open (Instrumental – Experienced)

Code: AMU1OE

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience 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. This course is for students who have some previous playing experience on a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC - VOCAL/CHORAL, Grade 9, Open (Vocal/Choral)

Code: AMV1O

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. This course consists of the development of vocal technique through choral music.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC, Grade 10, Open (Instrumental – Beginner)

Code: AMU2ON

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. This course is for students who wish to begin a new brass, woodwind or percussion instrument and have little or no experience.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC, Grade 10, Open (Instrumental – Experienced)

Code: AMU2OE

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. This course is a continued study of brass, woodwind or percussion instruments. Students should have previous playing experience.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC - VOCAL/CHORAL, Grade 10, Open (Vocal/Choral)

Code: AMV2O

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. This course consists of the continued development of vocal technique through choral music.

Prerequisite: None

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MUSIC FOR CREATING, Grade 11, Open

Code: AMC30

This course develops students’ musical literacy through performance and the preparation and presentation of music productions. Students will perform works at a level consistent with previous experience. Independently and collaboratively, students will use current technology and the creative and critical analysis processes to plan, produce, present, and market musical productions. Students will respond to, reflect on, and analyse music from various genres and periods, and they will develop skills transferable to other aspects of their life and their careers. This course will focus on writing and recording music using computers and other recording technology. Experience in music, either electronic, voice, or with an instrument, is highly recommended.

Prerequisite: None

 

MUSIC, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Code: AMU3M

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 analysing 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. This course is a continued study of brass, woodwind or percussion instruments.

Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open

 

MUSIC - VOCAL/CHORAL, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Code: AMV3M

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. This course consists of the continued development of vocal technique through choral music.

Prerequisite: Music - Vocal/Choral, Grade 9 or 10, Open

 

GUITAR MUSIC, BEGINNER, Grade 11, Open

Code: AMG3O

This course covers a variety of expectations through the curriculum strands of Theory, Creation and Analysis, using the guitar as the tool. While students may have some basic knowledge and understanding of music, this is essentially a first-year course. Guitar technique will include finger-picking and flat-picking in well-known musical styles. Repertoire will include popular and contemporary genres. Students will perform appropriate works as well as plan, produce and perform compositions of their own, in groups and independently, and will evaluate their results.

Prerequisite: None

 

GUITAR MUSIC, EXPERIENCED
Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Code: AMG3M

This course covers a variety of expectations through the curriculum strands of Theory, Creation and Analysis, using the guitar as the tool. Students must have some knowledge and understanding of music and guitar technique. This is not a beginning level course. Guitar technique will include finger-picking and flat-picking in well-known musical styles. Repertoire will include popular and contemporary genres. Students will perform appropriate works as well as plan, produce and perform compositions of their own, in groups and independently, and will evaluate their results.

Prerequisite: None

 

GUITAR MUSIC, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

Code: AMG4M

This course is a continuation of the Grade 11 experienced guitar course. Composition will be further
developed, particularly in the genre of popular song. Theory will as well be further developed through more
challenging repertoire where students will employ a more advanced playing technique. Students will be
required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music which will include the prevailing
technology, and of music history as it pertains particularly to the guitar.

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

 

MUSIC, INSTRUMENTAL, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

Code: AMU4M

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.

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

 

MUSIC - VOCAL/CHORAL, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

Code: AMV4M

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. This course consists of the continued development of vocal technique through choral and solo vocal music.

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

 

MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL or VOCAL REPERTOIRE, Grade 12,

University/College Preparation

Code: AMR4M

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze 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. This course is an extension of the grade 12 instrumental, vocal or guitar courses and focuses on repertoire and performance. Students will select Instrumental, guitar or Vocal music.

Prerequisite: Music, Grade 12, University/College Preparation