Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

GUITAR

GRADE 9 OR 10 AMG1O – Music, Guitar, Grade 9, Open

1 CREDIT Have you ever wondered why the guitar is such a popular instrument in so many different cultures? Where did this percussive stringed instrument come from? How did it get here? Through the study of the acoustic guitar, this course will allow students to delve deeper into the study of music. Each girl will need to supply her own acoustic guitar. We will focus on technical development at the outset but as students gain skill and confidence, we will branch off into different aspects of music including advanced theory, chord progressions, scales, history, listening skills, use of technology, just to list a few. By the end of this course, you will have deep understanding of the guitar, know how to continue to improve on your own and learn how the history of music and the history of the guitar are intertwined. In this class, students will complete all of the course expectations from the Grade 9 Music curriculum.

STRINGS

GRADE 9 OR 10 AMS2O – Music, Strings, Grade 10, Open

1 CREDIT In the Grade 10 Strings class, we focus on developing each girl’s personal technique. Technical development is the key to this year’s study. You can consider it a preparatory year before you join the senior class. You will work on chamber repertoire and solos, which will increase your confidence. A lot of time will be spent playing. You will also learn sonata form analysis and more advanced concepts in music theory like harmony and modes (but don’t worry, you will still have lots of fun making music). You will use computers and microphones and also learn about the ways music is made in the world around us. It will be a wonderful year full of self-discovery and music making. Students enrolled in this course are expected to participate in Senior Orchestra (Tuesdays, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm and Thursdays, 7:00 am to 8:15 am), to explore orchestral techniques and perform throughout the year. This course is open to Grade 9 students.

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