MUS421A

Instrumental Music (Music 421A) is a performance-based course for students with an interest in instrumental music. It will refine musical concepts, skills, and knowledge from the Grade 9 instrumental music program. Students will explore various genres, styles, cultural contexts and connections through their music making as an individual and/or within a small or large instrumental ensemble. Musical concepts skills and knowledge will be learned through the curriculum outcomes – creating & composing, musical elements, musical artistry, cultural contexts & connections, sharing & performing, and reflecting, responding & analyzing. This course is a prerequisite for Music 521A.

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Instrumental Music or permission from the teacher (based on musical level)