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recordings . Students may transfer into Grade 8 Concert Band when they have reached the required instrumental skill level .
Instrumental Music 8 / 9 : Orchestra
Instrumental Music 9 : Concert Band
Prerequisite
Instrumental Music 8 :
Concert Band or by audition
Course Credit
N / A
Course Duration
Full year
Delivery Method
Performance-based
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Previous experience playing an orchestral instrument . Admission is by audition only . Please consult the music teacher for details prior to making course selection . N / A Full year Performance-based
Instrumental Music 9 : Concert Band students will continue to develop musical understanding through playing in band . They will further improve their instrumental and ensemble technique , music literacy , music history and theory skills . Assessment may include teacher observation of rehearsal skills and performances , written assignments and individual recordings .
Instrumental Music 10 / 11 / 12 : Concert Band
Prerequisite Instrumental Music 9 , Concert Band , or a minimum of two years in band playing a woodwind , brass , or percussion instrument , or by audition Course Credit 4 credits ( Grade 10 , 11 & 12 ) Course Duration Full year Delivery Method Performance-based
Instrumental Music Concert Band 10 to 12 students will continue to develop musical understanding through playing in band . They will further develop their instrumental and ensemble technique , music literacy , music history and theory skills . Assessment may include teacher observation of rehearsal skills and performances , written assignments and individual recordings . NOTE : These courses are only taught out of the timetable . Students must be able to attend classes at 7:15 am .
Instrumental Music : Orchestra 8 / 9 students will develop musical understanding through playing in orchestra . They will continue to improve their instrumental and ensemble technique , music literacy , music history and theory skills . Assessment may include teacher observation of rehearsal skills and performances , written assignments and individual recordings . NOTE : These courses are only taught out of the timetable . Students must be able to attend classes at 7:15 am .
Instrumental Music 10 / 11 / 12 : Orchestra
Prerequisite Previous experience playing an orchestral instrument . Admission is by audition only . Please consult the music teacher for details prior to making course selection . Course Credit 4 credits ( Grade 10 , 11 & 12 ) Course Duration Full year Delivery Method Performance-based
Instrumental Music : Orchestra 10 to 12 students will develop musical understanding through playing in orchestra . They will continue to improve their instrumental and ensemble technique , music literacy , music history and theory skills . Assessment may include teacher observation of rehearsal skills and performances , written assignments and individual recordings . NOTE : These courses are only taught out of the timetable . Students must be able to attend classes at 7:15 am .