MUSIC

Music is a high-powered program where students develop a strong sense of community and leadership. Character is cultivated through cooperation, independence, self-motivation, discipline, confidence, critical thinking, and literacy in music. Music integrates diverse worldviews through communication in a meaningful context. Creativity, innovation, artistic interpretation, and technical capacity in music are valuable skills in all areas of life. 

MUSIC 8: CHORAL MUSIC                                                                                  MMU--08CC1 

Prerequisites: none

Students in grade eight get an opportunity to sing in the Fine Arts 8 Concert Choir during

their 3-month rotation focusing on music. Students learn self-communication through effective vocal technique, ear training, and sight reading. This class introduces the concept of responsibility as a member of a performing organization. The class surveys and studies all aspects of serious choral literature in all styles. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course. This experience is open to all grade eight students.

CONCERT CHOIR

MUSIC 9: CONCERT CHOIR                                                                                MMU--09CC1 

CHORAL MUSIC 10: CONCERT CHOIR                                                             MMUCC10 

CHORAL MUSIC 11: CONCERT CHOIR                                                             MCMCC11 

CHORAL MUSIC 12: CONCERT CHOIR                                                             MCMCC12

Grades: 8 to 12

Prerequisite: none

This course may be on-timetable, or off-timetable on Tuesdays afterschool 3:15 – 5:45 pm. 

Students choosing to sing in Concert Choir work together as a community to learn self-communication, discipline and cooperation through musicianship, effective vocal production, ear training, and sight reading. The class surveys and studies all aspects of serious choral literature in all styles. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course. This experience is open to any student who wishes to be part of a singing ensemble at the school. Leadership opportunities exist for advanced singers. Students are expected to wear uniforms for performance and attend yearly events such as retreats, workshops, and performance tours.

CHAMBER CHOIR

MUSIC 8: CHAMBER CHOIR                                                                               MMU--08CH1

MUSIC 9: CHAMBER CHOIR                                                                               MMU--09CH1

CHORAL MUSIC 10: CHAMBER CHOIR                                                            MMUCH10 

CHORAL MUSIC 11: CHAMBER CHOIR                                                            MMUCH11 

CHORAL MUSIC 12: CHAMBER CHOIR                                                            MMUCH12

Grades: 8 to 12       

***Prerequisite: Audition required or permission of teacher, intermediate to advanced singing experience

This course may be off timetable. 

In this ensemble, students focus on advanced musicianship and develop confidence through performance, community through cooperation and independence through leadership. Students engage in a serious study of acappella literature from a variety of periods and styles. Students learn advanced ear training, correct vocal production, and style. Students wear a uniform for performance and attend an annual performance tour. The tour will include workshops, adjudications and performances at universities or festivals and will rotate from local to international. Please be prepared to make a time commitment if you choose to take this class. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course. ***Chamber Choir students are also required to concurrently enroll in Concert Choir. 

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA

MUSIC 8: JUNIOR ORCHESTRA                                                                          MMU--08OR1  

MUSIC 9: JUNIOR ORCHESTRA                                                                          MMU--09OR1 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 10: JUNIOR ORCHESTRA                                         MMUOR10

INSTRUMENAL MUSIC 11: JUNIOR ORCHESTRA                                          MMUOR11

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 12: JUNIOR ORCHESTRA                                         MMUOR12

Grades: 8 to 12                     

Prerequisite: previous experience reading music notation on an instrument.

Schedule: off-timetable Monday after school 3:15 – 5:15 pm, Wednesday at lunch 11:40 – 12:15 as a full year course (optional free block on-timetable except for grade 8’s).

This course is open to beginning to intermediate level players with experience reading music notation. Students will learn the fundamentals of musicianship in a performing ensemble.  Students can play an instrument from one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Students in Junior Orchestra work together as a community to learn self-communication, discipline and cooperation through instrumental musicianship, ear training, and sight reading. Students are expected to wear uniforms for performance and attend a yearly retreat. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course.

SENIOR ORCHESTRA 

MUSIC 8: SENIOR ORCHESTRA                                                         MMU--08OR2 

MUSIC 9: SENIOR ORCHESTRA                                                          MMU--09OR2

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: SENIOR ORCHESTRA 10                        MMUOR10--1 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: SENIOR ORCHESTRA 11                        MMUOR11--1 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: SENIOR ORCHESTRA 12                        MMUOR12--1 

Grades: 8 to 12

***Prerequisite: Audition required or permission of teacher, Intermediate to advanced musicianship skills on a string instrument

Senior Orchestra Continued….

Schedule: off-timetable 7:20 - 8:30 am, on alternating days as a full year course (optional free block on-timetable).

In this ensemble, students focus on advanced musicianship and develop confidence through performance, community through cooperation and critical thinking through musical excellence.

Students learn advanced ear training, varied string techniques, and style. The Senior Orchestra is designed for serious music students who will be challenged by advanced musical repertoire. Students are expected to wear a uniform for performance and attend an annual performance tour. The tour will include performances, adjudications and workshops at universities or festivals, and will rotate semi-local to international locations from year to year. Please be prepared to make a time commitment if you choose to take this class. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course.

JUNIOR BAND

MUSIC 8: JUNIOR CONCERT BAND                                                                  MMU--08BA1

MUSIC 9: JUNIOR CONCERT BAND                                                                  MMU--09BA1

INSTUMENAL MUSIC: JUNIOR CONCERT BAND                                           MMUCB10

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 11: JUNIOR CONCERT BAND                                 MIMCB11

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 12: JUNIOR CONCERT BAND                                 MIMCB12              

Grades: 8 to 12                     

Prerequisite: previous experience reading music notation  on an instrument.

Schedule: off-timetable Wednesday after school 3:15 – 5:15 pm, Monday at lunch 11:40 – 12:15 as a full year course (optional free block on-timetable except for grade 8’s).

This course is open to beginning to intermediate level players with experience reading music notation. Students will learn the fundamentals of musicianship in a performing ensemble.  Students can play an instrument from one of the following categories: brass, woodwind or percussion. People with previous experience reading music notation on a different instrument or playing piano may choose from several instruments. Students in Junior Band work together as a community to learn self-communication, discipline and cooperation through instrumental musicianship, ear training, and sight reading. Students are expected to wear uniforms for performance and attend a yearly retreat. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course.

SENIOR BAND

MUSIC 9: SENIOR CONCERT BAND                                                                  MMU--09BA2

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: SENIOR CONCERT BAND                                       MMUCB10—1

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 11: SENIOR CONCERT BAND                                 MIMCB11--1 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 12: SENOR CONCERT BAND                                  MIMCB12 --1

Grades: 9 to 12

***Prerequisite: Audition required or permission of teacher, Intermediate to advanced musicianship skills on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.

Schedule: off-timetable 7:20 - 8:30 am, on alternating days as a full year course (optional free block on-timetable).

In this ensemble, students focus on advanced musicianship and develop confidence through performance, community through cooperation and critical thinking through musical excellence.

Students learn advanced ear training, varied instrumental techniques, and style. The Senior Band is designed for serious music students who will be challenged by advanced musical repertoire. Students are expected to wear a uniform for performance and attend an annual performance tour. The tour will include performances, adjudications and workshops at universities or festivals, and will rotate semi-local to international locations from year to year. Please be prepared to make a time commitment if you choose to take this class. Concert and sectional attendance are part of the course.