This course will be offered as an after-school course as an involvement in the school production in some capacity.
Students who cannot include drama in their regular timetable, or want additional experiences in drama will be interested. Students can earn credit in acting and/or technical aspects of theatre.
Prerequisite: None
Registration occurs after the start of the school year in relation to the production.
See Drama or Music Teachers for additional information.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in the school music program through a variety of available courses. The main emphasis will be the development of musical skills which are then demonstrated in ensemble performances. These will include Christmas and spring concerts, festivals, and community events. Participation in these events is considered to be a compulsory part of these programs.
Instruments are available from the school
on a rental basis of $55.00.
This music program will instruct students in beginning guitar techniques. Acoustic or classical guitars are preferred, as those using electric guitars will have to provide their own amplification. Course work will involve basic theory and tablature, history, technical studies and performance. Styles covered will include folk, blues, jazz, flamenco, and classical literature.
Prerequisite:
None, but must provide own guitar
Instrumental Music 10
(3 or 5 credits)
All students who have previous experience on brass, wind, and percussion instruments are encouraged to enroll in Instrumental Music 10. Instruments are available from the school on a rental basis. Course work will involve theory, composition, technical studies, and performance of wind ensemble literature.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Band or written consent from the Music Department
Instrumental Music 20
(3 or 5 credits)
This level of Instrumental Music will continue to build on the skills developed in Instrumental Music 10.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Music 10
Instrumental Music 30
(5 credits)
This level of Instrumental Music will continue to build on the skills developed in Instrumental Music 20.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Music 20
