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Choral Music 9
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Choral Music 8 or by audition
N / A Full year Performance-based
Choral Music 9 students will develop musical understanding through choral singing . They will continue to improve their vocal 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 .
Choral Music : Concert Choir 10
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Choral Music 9 or by audition
4 credits Full year Performance-based
Choral Music 10 students will develop musical understanding through choral singing . They will continue to improve their vocal 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 : This course is also available to Grade 10 students as an out-of-timetable option .
Choral Music : Concert Choir 10 / 11 / 12
Prerequisite Previous singing experience , such as Choral Music 8 or other choral experience Course Credit 4 credits ( Grade 10 , 11 & 12 ) Course Duration Delivery Method
Full year Performance-based
Choral Music 10 to 12 students will continue to develop musical understanding through choral singing . They will further develop their vocal 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 : With the exception of Choral Music 10 which is available in the timetable as regularly scheduled classes , these courses are only taught out of the timetable . Students must be able to attend classes at 7:15 am .
Concert Band 8
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
1 – 2 years of continuous study of a band instrument ( either in concert band or private lessons ), or by audition N / A Full year Performance-based
Concert Band 8 students will develop musical understanding through playing in band . 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 . Students interested in participating in higher level ensembles require permission from the Department Head .
Beginning Band 8
Recommended or Prerequisite Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A Full year Performance-based
Beginning Band 8 is an introductory course where the students will develop musical understanding through learning to play a band instrument . Students will 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 . Students may transfer into Grade 8 Concert Band when they have reached the required instrumental skill level .