Music
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.