Music & Band Courses
Gord Birkinshaw
Brad Campbell
Christopher Kesner
Music - Instrumental (aka Class)
AMI1O GRADE: 9
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
Music - Repertoire (aka Band)
AMR1O GRADE: 9
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.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Open
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take AMI1O Music - Instrumental
Music - Instrumental (aka Class)
AMI2O GRADE: 10
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open, AMI1O is highly recommended
Music - Repertoire (aka Band)
AMR2O GRADE: 10
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.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Open
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take AMI2O Music - Instrumental
Music - Instrumental (aka Class)
AMI3M GRADE: 11
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: AMI1O Music - Instrumental or AMI2O Music - Instrumental
Music - Repertoire (aka Band)
AMR3M GRADE: 11
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: AMI1O Music - Instrumental or AMI2O Music - Instrumental
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take AMI3M Music - Instrumental, or by permission from the subject teacher.
Music - Instrumental (aka Class)
AMI4M GRADE: 12
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: AMI3M Music - Instrumental
Music - Repertoire (aka Band)
AMR4M GRADE: 12
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: AMI3M Music - Instrumental or by permission from the subject teacher.
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take AMI4M Music - Instrumental, or by permission from the subject teacher.
Music - Guitar
AMG2O GRADE: 10
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
Music - Guitar
AMG3M/4M GRADE: 11
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: AMG2O Guitar or AVI2O Music Instrumental