Music

Grade 9
Courses Offered: AMG1OB, AMG1OE, AMI1OB, AMI1OE, AMS1OB, AMS1OE, AMV1O1
Repertoire: AMR2OB (Junior Band), AMR2OG (Junior Guitar Ensemble),
AMR2OS (Junior Orchestra)

GRADE 9 GUITAR

Guitar (Open) AMG1OB

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.
Recommended Prerequisite: ​ N ​ o prior experience is necessary.
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OG (Junior Guitar Ensemble)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - 1​st​ position C and G, pentatonic

History - intro to music history

Listening - other guitar music

Composition - 3 beginning compositions

Theory - intro to rudiments of theory

Repertoire - various styles of music including blues, folk, classical, Spanish

Ensemble Performance - play duets and trios

Guitar (Open) AMG1OE

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.
Recommended Prerequisite: ​Played guitar in Grade 7 and 8 or have had private lessons
GRADE 9 BAND

Instrumental Music (Open - Beginning) AMI1OB

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​No prior experience is necessary.
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OB (Junior Band)

Instrumental Music (Open - Experienced) AMI1OE

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.
Recommended Prerequisite: Played a wind or percussion instrument in Grade 7 and 8.
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OB (Junior Band)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - major and minor / rudiments

Studies - basic melodies from method book

Solos - individual performance

Repertoire - basic music in different styles

Listening - instruments, rhythms, basic intervals

Composition - solo and group

History - overview of contemporary musical

Theory - grand staff, piano keyboard, rhythms, major scales and key signatures
GRADE 9 STRINGS

Strings (Open - Beginning) AMS1OB

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​No prior experience is necessary.
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OS (Junior Orchestra)

Strings (Open - Experienced) AMS1OE

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.

Recommended Prerequisite: Played violin, viola, cello or double bass in Grade 7 and 8.
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OS (Junior Orchestra)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture and performance skills

Scales - basic major scales - two octaves

Repertoire -fiddle tunes, rock songs, classical

Solos - individual performances with accompaniment

Listening - ear training - intervals & rhythmic dictation

Composition - writing a basic piece using ‘Finale’

History - origins and elements of music, song analysis

Theory - rudiments of music, writing a major scale

GRADE 9 VOCAL MUSIC

Vocal Music (Open) AMV1O1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite: No prior experience is necessary.

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Vocal Exercises - range extension, tone development, vocals, breath control

Repertoire - folk song, jazz, classical, music theatre

Scales - major, minor (harmonic)

Theory - notation, time, major keys

Sight Singing - learn to sing written music

Ear Training - rhythmic dictation / interval identification

Listening - elements of music

History - overview of the history of music

GRADE 9 REPERTOIRE COURSES

Music Repertoire - AMR2OB (Junior Band) or AMR2OG (Junior Guitar Ensemble) or

AMR2OS (Junior Orchestra)
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 is a half-credit course that runs outside of the school day for
the full year.

Recommended Corequisite:
AMR2OB (Junior Band): Should also take AMI1OE or AMI1OB
AMR2OG (Junior Guitar Ensemble): Should also take AMG1OE or AMG1OB
AMR2OS (Junior Orchestra): Should also take AMS1OE or AMS1OB

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture and playing skills

Repertoire - pop, seasonal, contemporary, classical

Ensemble skills - learning to perform as a group

Ensemble/Individual Reflection - ensemble and individual performance reflections

 Music
Grade 10
Courses Offered: AMG2O1, AMI2O1, AMS2O1, AMV2O1
Repertoire: AMR2OC (Junior Band), AMR2OH (Junior Guitar Ensemble),
AMR2OT (Junior Orchestra)

GRADE 10 GUITAR

Guitar (Open) AMG2O1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite: AMG1O1, AMG1OE or AMG1OB or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OH (Junior Guitar Ensemble)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Reading - music notation up to 10​th​ fret

Scales - moveable major, chromatic, pentatonic

Listening - introduction to various styles

Technology - using ‘Finale’ to write music

Compositions - three compositions in two parts

Repertoire - includes classical, blues, traditional

Ensemble - work on 2, 3, and 4 part songs

Theory - major & minor scales & intervals

GRADE 10 BAND

Instrumental Music (Open) AMI2O1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMI1OE or AMI1OB or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OC (Junior Band)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - expanded range on scales/increased rudiments

Studies - from various sources focusing on various techniques

Solos - intermediate level

Repertoire - intermediate classical, pop, and jazz music

Listening - intervals, rhythms, Baroque

Composition - solo and group

History - 20th Century, Canadian

Theory - minor scale writing, intervals

GRADE 10 STRINGS

Strings (Open) AMS2O1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMS1OE or AMS1OB or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR2OT (Junior Orchestra)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture and performance skills

Scales - basic major and minor scales

Repertoire - fiddle tunes, jazz solos, rock songs classical

Solos - individual performances with accompaniment

Listening - ear training and student examples

Composition - writing a basic piece using ‘Finale’

Theory - major scales, minor scales, intervals

History - 20​th​ century music

GRADE 10 VOCAL

Vocal Music (Open) AMV2O1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMV1O1 or with teacher approval

Unit or Topic Content or Description

- range extension, tone development, vowels,

Vocal Expressions
breath control

Repertoire - folk, jazz, classical, music theatre

Scales - major/minor (harmonic & melodic)

Theory - review Gr. 9, minor scales, intervals

Sight Singing - continue developing music reading skills

Ear Training - continue developing ear training

Listening - music analysis

History - overview of the history of music

GRADE 10 REPERTOIRE

Music Repertoire - AMR2OC (Junior Band) or AMR2OH (Junior Guitar Ensemble) or

AMR2OT (Junior Orchestra)
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 is a half credit course that runs outside of the school day for
the full year.​

Recommended Corequisite: AMR2OC (Junior Band): Should also take AMI2O1

AMR2OH (Junior Guitar Ensemble): Should also take AMG2O1
AMR2OT (Junior Orchestra): Should also take AMS2O1

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups -develop posture & playing skills

Repertoire - ​pop, seasonal, contemporary, classical

Ensemble skills - ​learning to perform as a group

Ensemble/Individual Reflection - ensemble and individual performance reflections

 Music
Grade 11

Courses Offered: AMG3M1, AMI3M1, AMS3M1, AMV3M1, AMM3M1

Repertoire: AMR3MB (Senior Band), AMR3MG (Senior Guitar Ensemble),
AMR3MS (Senior Orchestra)

GRADE 11 GUITAR

Guitar (University/College Preparation) AMG3M1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMG2O1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MG (Senior Guitar Ensemble)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Reading - music notation up to 12​th​ fret

Scales - major & minor scales

Listening - instruments & time periods

Technology/Composition - writing compositions using FINALE computer software

Repertoire - more difficult solos in classical, blues and traditional styles

Ensemble - more difficult pieces in 2-4 parts

Theory - chord construction - 3 note chords

Scales - major and minor scales

GRADE 11 BAND

Instrumental Music (University/College Preparation) AMI3M1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMI2O1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MB (Senior Band)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - senior level scales and rudiments

Studies - from 3D band book

Solos - individual senior level music

Repertoire - senior music representing different styles

Listening - melodies, classical & romantic music

Composition - solo composition using notation programme

History - classical and romantic eras

Theory - triads, seventh chords, cadences

GRADE 11 STRINGS

Strings (University/College Preparation) AMS3M1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMS2O1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MS (Senior Orchestra)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture & performance skills

Scales - intermediate major & minor scales

 Repertoire - fiddle tunes, jazz solos, rock songs, classical

Solos - individual performances with accompaniment

Listening - ear training and student examples

Composition - writing an intermediate piece using ‘Finale’

Theory - interval inversion, triads, dominant 7ths.

History - the Romantic period

GRADE 11 VOCAL

Vocal Music (University/College Preparation) AMV3M1

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.
Recommended Prerequisite:​ ​AMV2O1 or with teacher approval

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Vocal Exercises - range extension, tone development, vowels, breath control

Repertoire - folk, jazz, classical, music theatre

Scales - major, minors, chromatic & whole tone scales

Theory - review Gr. 10, triads and cadences

Sight Singing - continue developing music reading skills

Ear Training - continue developing ear training

Listening - music analysis

History - Baroque and Classical Eras

GRADE 11 MUSIC AND COMPUTERS

Music and Computers (University/College Preparation) AMM3M1

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.
The focus of this course is composition and recording while exploring the science, technology, skills and
issues involved in the music industry. Students will compose their own songs, investigate the physics of
sound and acoustics, and learn to use computers, real and virtual instruments and Reaper software to
create their own audio recordings. Instrumental and/or vocal performance skills required.
Prerequisite: ​Any grade 9 or 10 Music Course

Content or Description
Physics of sound and acoustics
History and evolution of recording technology
Types of microphones, placement and capturing techniques
How to use D.A.W.
How to record samples, map to MIDI and sequence sounds
How to mix recorded audio (balancing channels, EQ, effects)
How to mix live audio (real time sound checks, mic set-up, EQ, delay,
compression
Basic compositional forms
How to work collaboratively with studio musicians to create final produce
Explore careers in the industry
GRADE 11 REPERTOIRE

Music Repertoire - AMR3MB (Senior Band) or AMR3MG (Senior Guitar Ensemble) or

AMR3MS (Senior Orchestra)
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 is a half credit course that runs outside of the school day for
the full year.

Recommended Corequisite: AMR3MB (Senior Band): Should also take AMI3M1

AMR3MG (Senior Guitar Ensemble): Should also take AMG3M1
AMR3MS (Senior Orchestra): Should also take AMS3M1

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture & playing skills

Repertoire - pop, seasonal, contemporary, classical

Ensemble skills - learning to perform as a group

Ensemble Reflection - written assignments about the ensemble

Individual Reflection - written assignments about individual performers

 Music
Grade 12
Courses Offered: AMG4M1, AMI4M1, AMS4M1, AMV4M1
Repertoire: AMR3MC (Senior Band), AMR3MH (Senior Guitar Ensemble),
AMR3MT (Senior Orchestra)

GRADE 12 GUITAR

Guitar (University/College Preparation) AMG4M1

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:​ ​AMG3M1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MH (Senior Guitar Ensemble)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - chromatic octaves, major & minor

Solos - up to Gr. 7 Royal Conservatory level

Ensemble - 2 to 5 part pieces

Theory - chord construction, 4 note chords

Composition/Technology - compose 3, 2 part pieces using the computer

Reading - in various keys and positions

Listening - expanding our horizons

GRADE 12 BAND

Instrumental Music (University/College Preparation) AMI4M1

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: AMI3M1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MC (Senior Band)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Scales - advanced major, minor and rudiments

Studies - from Schantland and Lazarus books

Solos - advanced level music

Repertoire - advanced band music

Listening - melodies, Twentieth Century, Jazz

Composition - Twelve tone and improvisation

History - Twentieth Century and Jazz

Theory - triad/seventh chord, inversions, transposition

GRADE 12 STRINGS
Strings (University/College Preparation) AMS4M1
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: AMS3M1 or with teacher approval
Recommended Repertoire Corequisite: AMR3MT (Senior Orchestra)

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture and performance skills

Scales - senior major and minor scales

Repertoire - fiddle tunes, jazz solos, rock songs, classical

Solos - individual performances with accompaniment

Listening - ear training and student examples

Composition - writing a senior piece using ‘Finale’

Theory - transposition, perfect, imperfect & plagal cadence

History - baroque/classical music

GRADE 12 VOCAL

Vocal Music (University/College Preparation) AMV4M1

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: AMV3M1 or with teacher approval

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Vocal Expressions - range extension, tone development, vowels, breath control

Repertoire - folk, jazz, classical, music theatre

Scales - major, minor, chromatic, whole tone

Theory - review gr. 11, triads and cadences

Sight Singing - continue developing music reading skills

Ear Training - continue developing ear training

Listening - music analysis

History - Romantic and 20​th​ Century eras

GRADE 12 REPERTOIRE

Music Repertoire - AMR3MC (Senior Band) or AMR3MH (Senior Guitar Ensemble) or

AMR3MT (Senior String Orchestra)
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 is a half credit course that runs outside of the school day for
the full year.

​ ecommended Co-requisite: AMR3MC (Senior Band): Should also take AMI4M1

R
AMR3MH (Senior Guitar Ensemble): Should also take AMG4M1
AMR3MT (Senior Orchestra): Should also take AMS4M1

Unit or Topic Content or Description

Warm Ups - develop posture and playing skills

Repertoire - pop, seasonal, contemporary, classical

Ensemble Skills - learning to perform as a group

Ensemble Reflection - written assignments about the ensemble

Individual Reflection - written assignments about individual performance