Vocal Music

GRADE 9 MUSIC – VOCAL/CHORAL (OPEN – AMV1O1)
This course emphasizes the performance of music with the voice at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.

GRADE 10 MUSIC – VOCAL/CHORAL (OPEN – AMV2O1)
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history.

GRADE 11 MUSIC – VOCAL/CHORAL (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION – AMV3M1)
PREREQUISITE: ANY GRADE 9 OR 10 MUSIC COURSE
The course develops students’ artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. They will also plan, market and produce musical productions, making use of appropriate technology and will evaluate the results. The focus of this course is to train singers.

GRADE 12 MUSIC – VOCAL/CHORAL (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION – AMV4M1)
PREREQUISITE: ANY GRADE 11 MUSIC COURSE
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of music from the romantic period and the 20th century, including art music, jazz, popular music and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills. The focus of this course is to refine skills and to develop solo techniques.