Band and Music

If you are new to guitar or have some experience with guitar, this course will give you the basics and more! Beginner guitar will teach you to play open position chords, strumming patterns, finger style guitar, barre chords, riffs and notation reading (chord boxes, tablature and music notation). The course would cover a wide variety of songs with the emphasis on collecting a repertoire of songs that students can play. 

Foundation:  None

This would pick up where the beginner course left off. If you have completed beginner guitar, or you have been playing guitar for a few years, this is the guitar class for you. Some of the topics covered would be scales for improvising and developing solos. Playing as an ensemble with other guitar players, exploring common guitar styles i.e. r and b, blues, funk, and pop guitar. Song form would be studied and students would compose solos for guitar. 

Foundation: Guitar 10 or Intermediate Level guitar experience. 

This course is designed to provide the skills and prepare you for pursuing music either professionally or as a musician arranging music within a group context. This innovative course provides instruction on how to play in a range of groups: modern pop, rock, rap etc. It is for ALL MUSICIANS who already know how to play or sing but need help in putting it all together. The course covers rehearsal techniques, professional behaviours, and how to develop repertoire as a group. It includes how to organize and perform at concerts and dances, as well as how to work and prepare for recording digital audio formats. There will be extensive instruction on marketing yourself in the real world of music and/or related fields: i.e., promotion; making contacts; understanding contracts, royalties and dealing with agents; professionalism; how to create a ‘gig’ as well as professional networking. This is a ‘must-take’ course should you want to pursue music as a professional or amateur musician.

Foundation: None

Whether you are new to band or already play an instrument, this course is a great choice. Develop your instrumental skills and have fun by being part of a strong group. Band 9 students work to become better musicians by performing and touring. Some of the events and activities music students will participate in throughout the school year will include performances at school and in the community, a music camp and a spring performance tour. Band 9 is an alternate day course running all year. Students are expected to attend all Band activities as part of the requirements of this course. Please contact the music director if you have questions. 

Foundation:  None 

Continue your musical development while exploring concepts in music through various listening, creating, and performing activities. Students should have previous experience on a concert band instrument. Quality performance is stressed with our busy but fun schedule of concerts, district events, and festivals. This alternate day course runs all year. 

Foundation:  Music 10: Concert Band or permission of the director. 

Continue your musical development while taking on an increased leadership role in the Music Department. There will be more emphasis on solo playing and acting as section leaders. Students are expected to attend all Band activities as part of the requirements of this course. Students are expected to have previous experience on a concert band instrument. This alternate day course runs all year. 

Foundation:  Music 11: Concert Band or permission of the director

If you like swing, funk, Latin and rock, this is the place for you! This course will run in conjunction with Band, fitting easily into your timetable as an extra course in the same block. Students who wish to be included must also register for Music 9: Concert Band. Jazz Band is an opportunity to take your skills to the next level. Those who take Jazz Band also have the opportunity to learn trumpet, trombone, saxophone or any of the rhythm section instruments. This course is acceptance by audition.

If you like swing, funk, Latin and rock, this is the place for you! This course will run in conjunction with Band, fitting easily into your timetable as an extra course in the same block. Students who wish to be included must also register for Music 10: Concert Band. Those who play another instrument in Band are welcome to learn trumpet, trombone, saxophone or any of the rhythm section instruments in this course. This course is acceptance by audition. 

This course will run in conjunction with Music 11: Concert Band, fitting easily into student timetables as an extra course in the same block. Students who wish to be included must register for Music 11: Concert Band. This course is acceptance by audition. 

This course will run in conjunction with Music 12: Concert Band, fitting easily into student timetables as an extra course in the same block. Students who wish to be included must register for Music 12: Concert Band. This course is acceptance by audition. 

No previous training in music is required although some basic knowledge of recording software OR music theory is beneficial. This course starts with any skills students already have with computers or with music (including voice) and develops their ability to compose music and improve their knowledge of computers and audio recording equipment. Using both traditional methods and contemporary audio/digital equipment, students will have opportunities to design, create and record music. In addition, students will learn about song form and basic music theory elements to assist in composition. A variety of genres will be covered (folk, pop, rock etc.) 

Foundation:  None 

This course starts with any skills students may have with computers or with music (including voice) and develops their ability to compose music and improve their knowledge of computers and audio recording equipment. Using both traditional methods and contemporary audio/digital equipment, students will have opportunities to design, create and record music that reflects their individuality. In addition, students will learn about and/or further enhance their knowledge of song form and how to compose with a guitar. A variety of guitar genres will be covered (folk, pop, rock etc.) 

Foundation:  None 

This course starts where students finished in Music Composition and Technology 11. As well as dealing with the curricular work, students will have more individual time to produce works that demonstrate their skill as a composer, performer and/or technician. In addition, students will enhance their understanding and knowledge of song form and guitar composition by exploring a variety of genres. 

Foundation:  Music Composition & Production 11 

This course is designed to provide the skills and prepare you for pursuing music either professionally or as a musician arranging music within a group context. This innovative course provides instruction on how to play in a range of groups: jazz combos, modern pop, rock, etc. It is for ALL MUSICIANS who already know how to play or sing but need help in putting it all together. The course covers rehearsal techniques, professional behaviours, and how to develop repertoire as a group. It includes how to organize and perform at concerts and dances, as well as how to work and prepare for recording digital audio formats. There will be extensive instruction on marketing yourself in the real world of music and/or related fields: i.e., promotion; making contacts; understanding contracts, royalties and dealing with agents; professionalism; how to create a ‘gig’ as well as professional networking. This is a ‘must-take’ course should you want to pursue music as a professional or amateur musician.