Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques and have the opportunity to perform in a variety of choral ensembles. A wide range of choral music is studied, including folk, pop, and classical SATB* literature.
*Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone
Prerequisite: None
Choral Music 20
(3 or 5 credits)
A continuation of instruction and performance opportunities developed in Choral Music 10.
Prerequisite: 50% in Choral Music 10
Choral Music 30
(5 credits)
A continuation of instruction and performance opportunities developed in Choral Music 20.
Prerequisite: 50% in Choral Music 20
Vocal Jazz 15
(3 or 5 credits)
This course is designed for those choral students looking for a challenge. Prior choral experience or an ability to read music is expected. Opportunities exist for solo and improvisation work within the performance of jazz literature.
Vocal Jazz 15 / 25 / 35 is held in conjunction with Instrumental Jazz 15 / 25 / 35.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Choral/other musical group experience or written consent of the Music Department
Vocal Jazz 25
(3 or 5 credits)
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Vocal Jazz 15.
Prerequisite: 50% in Vocal Jazz 15
Vocal Jazz 35
(5 credits)
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Vocal Jazz 25.
Prerequisite: 50% in Vocal Jazz 25
Instrumental Jazz 15
(3 or 5 credits)
All students who have had previous experience in trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass drums or guitar are encouraged to enrol in Instrumental Jazz 15. Course work will involve the performance of jazz literature, and the study of jazz history, theory and improvisation.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Band or written consent from the Music Department
Instrumental Jazz 25
(3 or 5 credits)
This level of the course will build on the skills learned in Instrumental Jazz 15.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Jazz 15
Instrumental Jazz 35
(5 credits)
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Instrumental Jazz 25. Improvisational solo work is expected at the 35 level.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Jazz 25
