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MusicMUSIC Instrumental - Vocal - Musical Theatre - Repertoire
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
| AMV 1O1 | AMU 2O1 | AMU 3M1 | AMU 4M1 |
| AMU 1O1 | AMV 2O1 | AMV 3M1 | AMT 4M1 |
| AMR 1O1 | AMR 2O1 | AMR 3M1 | AMR 4M1 |
| AMR 1OV | AMR 2OV | AMR 3MV | AMR 4MV |
GRADE NINE MUSIC COURSES
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Grade 9, (Open) AMU 1O1
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. The expectations for music courses are organized into 3 distinct, but related strands:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. Students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate musical terminology. Students will complete a theory level equivalent to a Royal Conservatory Preliminary exam. |
| Creation | Creative work involves the application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to the performance medium, as well as compositions. Student will play, individually and in ensembles using a variety of performance techniques. They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers. |
| Analysis | This involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate with their audience. The music analyzed will be drawn from a range of cultures. |
VOCAL MUSIC Grade 9, (Open) AMV 1O1
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. The expectations for music courses are organized into 3 distinct, but related strands:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. Students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate musical terminology. Students will complete a theory level equivalent to a Royal Conservatory Preliminary exam. |
| Creation | Creative work involves the application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to the performance medium, as well as compositions. Student will sing, individually and in ensembles using a variety of performance techniques. They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers. |
| Analysis | This involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate with their audience. The music analyzed will be drawn from a range of cultures. |
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Band AMR 1O1 Grade 9 (Open)
This course is an extension of AMU 1O1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMU 1O1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMU 1O1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. Please see the expectations for AMU 1O1.
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Choir AMR 1OV Grade 9 (Open)
This course is an extension of AMU 1O1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMU 1O1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMV 1O1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. Please see the expectations for AMV 1O1.
GRADE TEN MUSIC COURSES
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Grade 10, (Open) AMU 2O1
This course emphasizes the performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. It builds on the skills learned in AMU 2O1.Student learning will include participating in creative activities and perceptive listening. Students will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and creative abilities. This is accomplished in three strands:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. By completing the expectations, students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate musical terminology. Students will complete a theory level equivalent to a Royal Conservatory Grade One exam. |
| Creation | Creative work involves the application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to the performance medium, as well as compositions. Student will sing, individually and in ensembles using a variety of performance techniques. They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers. |
| Analysis | This involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate with their audience. The music analysed will be drawn from a range of cultures. |
VOCAL MUSIC Grade 10, (Open) AMV 2O1
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. The expectations for music courses are organized into 3 distinct, but related strands:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. Students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate musical terminology. Students will complete a theory level equivalent to a Royal Conservatory Grade One exam. |
| Creation | Creative work involves the application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to the performance medium, as well as compositions. Student will sing, individually and in ensembles using a variety of performance techniques. They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers. |
| Analysis | This involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate with their audience. The music analyzed will be drawn from a range of cultures. |
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Band AMR 2O1 Grade 10 (Open)
This course is an extension of AMU 2O1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMU 2O1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMU 2O1 to be eligible for this course
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. Please see the expectations for AMU 2O1.
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Choir AMR 2OV Grade 10 (Open)
This course is an extension of AMV 2O1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMV 2O1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMV 2O1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. Please see the expectations for AMV 2O1. MUSIC COURSES GRADE ELEVEN
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Grade 11, (University/College) AMU 3M1 This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music. This includes the baroque, classical, romantic periods, 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 creative abilities, gaining creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their communities and future careers. The expectations of the course are as follows:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | By the end of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music in relation to the baroque, classical, and romantic periods. They will also demonstrate the ability to notate difficult rhythm patterns, melodies, and chords accurately through listening and will demonstrate an understanding of concepts required in the use of musical and audio editing software. Students will complete a theory level approaching a Royal Conservatory Grade Two exam. |
| Creation | By the end of this course the student will perform music appropriate for the course with accuracy and artistic sensitivity, demonstrate mastery of technical skills appropriate for the course, perform music appropriate for the course with accuracy and artistic sensitivity, demonstrate mastery of technical skills appropriate for the course; compose and/or arrange musical works, showing an understanding of the creative process and making appropriate use of technology. |
| Analysis | By the end of this course, students will analyze and evaluate musical works, demonstrating an understanding of some major characteristics of baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music; identify, analyze, and evaluate musical works through listening, analyze musical works and performances of works, demonstrating an understanding of the process of critical analysis; analyze the relationship between music and its cultural context; demonstrate an understanding of possibilities for post-secondary studies and for careers related to music. |
VOCAL MUSIC Grade 11, (Open) AMV 3M1
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers. The expectations for music courses are organized into 3 distinct, but related strands:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. Students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate musical terminology. Students will complete a theory level equivalent to a Royal Conservatory Grade Two exam. |
| Creation | Creative work involves the application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to the performance medium, as well as compositions. Student will sing, individually and in ensembles using a variety of performance techniques. They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers. |
| Analysis | This involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate with their audience. The music analyzed will be drawn from a range of cultures. |
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Band AMR 3M1
Grade 11 (University/College)
This course is an extension of AMU 3M1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMU 3M1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMU 3M1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers.
Please see the expectations for AMU 3M1.
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Choir AMR 3MV Grade 11 (University/College)
This course is an extension of AMV 3M1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMV 3M1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMV 3M1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers.
Please see the expectations for AMV 3M1.
GRADE TWELVE MUSIC COURSES
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Grade 12, (University/College) AMU 4M1
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music. This includes the baroque, classical, romantic periods, 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 creative abilities, gaining creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their communities and future careers. The expectations of the course are as follows:
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | By the end of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music in relation to the baroque, classical, and romantic periods. They will also demonstrate the ability to notate difficult rhythm patterns, melodies, and chords accurately through listening and will demonstrate an understanding of concepts required in the use of musical and audio editing software. Students will complete a theory level approaching a Royal Conservatory Grade Two exam. |
| Creation | By the end of this course the student will perform music appropriate for the course with accuracy and artistic sensitivity, demonstrate mastery of technical skills appropriate for the course, perform music appropriate for the course with accuracy and artistic sensitivity, demonstrate mastery of technical skills appropriate for the course; compose and/or arrange musical works, showing an understanding of the creative process and making appropriate use of technology. |
| Analysis | By the end of this course, students will analyze and evaluate musical works, demonstrating an understanding of some major characteristics of baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music; identify, analyze, and evaluate musical works through listening, analyze musical works and performances of works, demonstrating an understanding of the process of critical analysis; analyze the relationship between music and its cultural context; demonstrate an understanding of possibilities for post-secondary studies and for careers related to music. |
VOCAL MUSIC Grade 12, (University/College) AMT 4M1
| STRANDS | CONTENT |
| Theory | By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music in relation to music of the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music; demonstrate the ability to notate complex rhythmic patterns, melodies, and chords accurately through listening; describe the use of technology in music research, in performance and composition, and in the distribution of music |
| Creation | By the end of the course, students will perform music appropriate for the course with accuracy, fluency, and sensitivity to the musical style; demonstrate mastery of technical skills appropriate for the course, compose and/or arrange musical works, showing an understanding of the creative process; use music technologies appropriately in composing, editing, and performing, and in distributing their creative work. |
| Analysis | By the end of the course, students will analyze and evaluate music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music; identify, analyze, and evaluate musical works through listening; analyze musical works and performances of works, demonstrating an understanding of the process of critical analysis; analyze musical works and performances of works, demonstrating an understanding of the process of critical analysis; analyze the relationship between music and its cultural context; demonstrate an understanding of possibilities for post-secondary studies and for careers in music. |
This course is an extension of AMU 4M1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMU 4M1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMU 4M1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers.
Please see the expectations for AMU 4M1.
MUSIC REPETOIRE- Choir AMR 4MV Grade 11 (University/College)
This course is an extension of AMT 4M1, but has a more practical focus. It applies skills taught in AMT 4M1 and is directly tied to the expectations of that course. Students MUST be enrolled in AMT 4M1 to be eligible for this course.
This program is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through practical skills and creative work. Through this program, students will find a source of enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and also gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their community and future careers.
Please see the expectations for AMT 4M1.
