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Beginning Instrumental (AMI1O1)
Grade 9, Open
This course is designed for beginning students who wish to learn to play a woodwind, brass or percussion band instrument. No previous musical experience is required to take this course. Students will be taught the fundamentals of musical performance on their chosen instrument. The course includes music theory, musical analysis/listening, computers, and field trips. Course Costs: Music Consumables Fee: $30
Prerequisite: None

Instrumental Music (Students With Previous Experience) (AMI1O2)
Grade 9, Open
This course is designed for performers on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments who have already taken instrumental music at the elementary school level or who have studied their instrument privately. The course includes music theory, musical analysis/listening, piano, computers, concert band rehearsals, concerts and field trips.
Course Costs: Music Consumables Fee: $30.
Prerequisite: Grade 7 or 8 Instrumental Music (Band)


Vocal (AMV1O)
Grade 9, Open
Vocal music in grade nine is for beginning or advanced singers. Traditional choral music as well as contemporary styles (jazz, rock and musical theatre) form the basis of the course.
Prerequisite: None


Music Repertoire (AMR1O1)
Grade 9, Open
The Grade 9 repertoire course is for students wishing to participate in the Grade 9 Band or the school choir. A wide variety of literature will be performed including traditional, jazz, pop and film music. Classes are scheduled after regular school hours for the entire school year. Students taking this course are also expected to take AMI101 during the regular school day. Course Costs: $30.00 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite: None


Instrumental (AMI2O)
Grade 10, Open
Grade ten instrumental music further develops the performance skills acquired in grade nine. History, theory and concert band literature will help aid in achieving these goals. Participation is expected in the Wind Ensemble.
Course costs: an instrument or a $50.00 fee and mouthpiece. Music Consumables Fee: $30.00
Prerequisite: AMI1O


Vocal (AMV2O)
Grade 10, Open
Grade ten vocal music further develops the performance skills acquired in grade nine. History, theory and choral literature will aid in achieving these goals. Participation is expected in the Concert Choir.
Prerequisite: AMI1O or AMV1O

Beginning Piano (AMK2O)
Grade 10, Open
This course is designed for students of all grades and levels of ability. Working individually at electronic keyboards, students will study techniques, theory, history and performance of art and popular songs.
Course costs: $20.00 and a set of headphones Recommended Background: Grade 9 Music course strongly recommended
Prerequisite: None

Music Repertoire (AMR2O)
Grade 10, Open
The Grade 10 Repertoire course is for music students wishing to participate in the Symphonic Band , Wind Ensemble or the Denison Singers. Students will study challenging music repertoire. Classes are scheduled after regular school hours for the entire school year and students are placed in an appropriate ensemble according to their instrument and ability. Course Costs: $30.00 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite:AMI1O or AMV1O


Beginning Guitar (AMG2O)
Grade 10, Open
Students in this course will develop basic guitar technique, including melody picking and providing chordal accompaniments. Using six string acoustic guitars, students will explore various guitar styles, chord charts and melodic notation. Theory, musical listening/analysis and creative activities will aid in achieving these goals.
Course Costs: Student must provide their own acoustic guitar. Recommended Background: Grade 9 Music Course strongly recommended
Prerequisite: None

Instrumental Music (Band AMI3M)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
The Grade 11 instrumental music courses introduce students to advanced senior technical skills and repertoire with a large emphasis on solo and small ensemble performance as well as jazz music. Theory is studied at the Grade Two Conservatory level and advanced music listening/analysis, computer MIDI and composition and arranging skills are also studied. Participation in a school concert band is expected. Extra costs: $25 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite: AMI10 or AMI2O

Music (Vocal/Choral AMV3M)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
The Grade 11 vocal music course introduces students to advanced vocal technique and repertoire of both traditional and modern styles. Large emphasis is placed on solo and small ensemble performance. Theory is studied at the Grade Two Conservatory level and advanced music listening/analysis, computer MIDI and composition and arranging skills are also studied.. Participation in a school concert choir is expected.
Prerequisite: AMI1O, AMV1O or AMV2O


Music Repertoire (AMR3M)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
The Grade 11 Repertoire course is for music students wishing to participate in the Senior Wind Ensemble or the Denison Singers. Students will study challenging senior level music repertoire. Classes are scheduled after regular school hours for the entire school year and students are placed in an appropriate ensemble according to their instrument and ability. Course Costs: $30.00 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite: AMI1O, AMI2O or AMR2O

Intermediate Guitar (AMG3M)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Students in this course will develop intermediate guitar technique, including melody picking and more study of more advanced chords. Using six string acoustic guitars, students will explore traditional rock , jazz and popular guitar styles, chord charts and melodic notation. Theory, musical listening/analysis and creative activities will aid in achieving these goals. Course Costs: Student must provide their own acoustic guitar + $30.00
Prerequisite: AMG2O

Intermediate Piano (AMK3M)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
The second level piano keyboard course will build on the basics studied in AMK 301. Students will use Alfred’s’s Adult Piano, Book 2 as their basic reference book and will be also encouraged to learn material of their own choosing. Theory, musical listening/analysis and creative activities will round out the learning experience.
Prerequisite: AMK2O or Conservatory Exam

Music Theatre (AMT3O)
Grade 11, Open
This performance course prepares you for acting, singing and moving on stage and assumes that you have some experience in vocal music and drama. This course trains students to be part of a musical production and students must take on both performance and non-performance roles as they produce a show. Vocal technique, stage craft, journal writing and research form the basis of evaluation. Course Costs: $30.00 fee for materials and musical score/script rental.
Prerequisite: Grade 9/10 music or drama


Advanced Guitar (AMG4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Students in the Grade 12 Guitar Course will perform at an advanced level. Using six string acoustic guitars, students will perform traditional, rock , jazz and popular guitar styles. Theory, musical listening/analysis, computer MIDI and creative activities will aid in achieving these goals. An emphasis will be placed on solo and ensemble literature at this level. Course Costs: Student must provide their own acoustic guitar.
Prerequisite: AMG3M

Instrumental Music Band (AMI4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Students in a Grade 12 Instrumental music course are expected to perform technique and repertoire at an advanced level of ability on their instrument. Performance on a secondary instrument, solo and ensemble literature will all be undertaken. Jazz techniques will also be studied. Music Harmony, composition, computer MIDI, research and advanced music listening/analysis are also part of this course. Choir participation is suggested and participation in the Symphonic Band or the Wind Ensemble is required.
Course Costs: $30.00 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite: AMI3M

Advanced Piano (AMK4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course is for students who have advanced levels of piano ability. Students will use Alfred’s Piano Course book 3, Conservatory books and music of their own choosing. Advanced theory, harmony, computer MIDI, and music listening/analysis will be studied.
Prerequisite: AMK3M or Conservatory Exam

Music Repertoire (AMR4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
The Grade 12 Repertoire course is for music students wishing to participate in the Senior Wind Ensemble or the Denison Singers. Students will perform challenging senior band repertoire, provide leadership in the Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble as well as perform the principal parts of the repertoire.. Classes are scheduled after regular school hours for the entire school year and students are placed in an appropriate ensemble according to their instrument and ability. Course Costs: $30.00 consumables and instrument rental fee.
Prerequisite: AMR3M or AMI3M


Music Theatre (AMT4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This advanced performance course assumes that students have ability in acting, singing and movement. Students are expected to demonstrate leadership and participate in a school musical in both a performance and non-performance capacity. Journal writing, research and theatre review are also a part of the evaluation component. Course Costs: $30.00 fee for materials and musical score/script rental.
Prerequisite: AMT3O, ADA3O or Grade 11 Music


Vocal/Choral Music (AMV4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Students in The Grade 12 vocal music courses must display an advanced level of vocal technique and perform advanced repertoire of both traditional and modern styles. Solo and small ensemble performance is an essential element in this course. Music Harmony, composition, computer MIDI, research and advanced music listening/analysis are studied.. Participation and leadership in a school concert choir is expected.
Prerequisite: AMI3M or AMV3M