Instrumental Music

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Regional Arts Music Alumni speak about our program

The Instrumental Music Program offers students the chance to develop musical skill and understanding that will assist them in becoming well-rounded instrumentalists. There are several students performing in large and small ensembles. In addition, music students perform regularly in our school band concerts, festivals, and an annual recital. Our students participate in many workshops with guest artists and attend live performances of music held in the theatre. Music students are not only taught fundamental musical skills, but are given the opportunity to participate in many co-curricular activities offered at our school.

Instrumental Music Courses offered in our Regional Arts Program

AMI1OR Instrumental (Semester 1)

This course emphasizes the performance of music 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.

AMU1OR Instrumental - Repertoire (Semester 2)

This course emphasizes the performance of music 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. The expectations in this course will be met through an intensive study of repertoire. The student will perform a 15-20 minute solo recital at the end of the course.

AMI2OR Instrumental (Semester 1)

This course is a continuation of the first semester course AMU2OR. The student will continue to develop performance skills mainly by intense study of solo, small ensemble and large ensemble repertoire. The student will be expected to complete a major solo performance recital, 20 minutes in length.

AMU3OR Music - Repertoire (Semester 2)

This course is a continuation of the first semester course AMI2OR. The student will continue to develop performance skills mainly by intense study of solo, small ensemble and large ensemble repertoire. The student will be expected to complete a major solo performance recital, 20 minutes in length. This course will be used as the link course for the Arts and Culture SHSM Coop component.

AMI3MR Instrumental (Semester 1)

This course fosters the development and understanding of style and form in a variety of musical genres. Students will develop their technical expertise on their instrument or voice. Students will be exposed to more challenging music available in both large and small ensembles and as soloists. They will continue to learn the language of music as it applies historically and daily in the music they study. Participating in large ensembles in preparation for performance is expected.

AMU3MR Instrumental - Repertoire (Semester 2)

This course is a continuation of the first semester course AMI3MR. The main focus of the course is to challenge the student in developing an extensive repertoire of solo music for their instrument or voice. Ultimately, the student will be responsible for a 30 minute solo recital to be held at the end of the course. In addition, students will be expected to develop compositional skills using the available technology. Further, it is expected that the student will continue to participate as active members of small and large ensembles performing within the school community and beyond.

AMI4MR Instrumental (Semester 1)

This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.

AMU4MR Instrumental - Repertoire (Semester 2)

This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.