Grade 9 Fine Arts

Art 9 is designed to provide students with a broad range of introductory experiences in both 2-D and 3-D Visual Arts. Art 9 provides a balanced program of study in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics. It builds on what students know and introduces them to new ideas, materials and art processes. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of a variety of art media, techniques and styles. 

ACT UP! Do you like to have fun and be active with your friends? Do your YOUTUBE videos lack that little something? Have you ever tried Theatre Sports, creating and developing your own characters, acting for film, videos, stage acting? This course is designed to build skills for both film and stage. Drama 9 is a lot of fun and your abilities will grow before you even realize it. Acting, like science, is a discovery process. We get to explore how other people think and feel, while creating with our friends. 

Enjoy the opportunity to learn to sing or hone your skills in a fun-filled singing environment. This course provides you with the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and singing skills in many different styles. Jazz, popular, and classical repertoires will all be covered. You will also have an opportunity to perform at concerts and festivals and to travel. Sight singing and music theory will comprise a component of this course as well as vocal technique. There is no fee for this course, but you will be expected to pay for any travel expenses on outings you choose to participate in. Join the fun!

Do you play an instrument, or would you like to learn how to play an instrument? Would you like to perform with our program at special events, concerts, and musicals? Join Beginner Band! Students that join this course will learn how to play a band instrument of their choice (guitar and keyboard are not included as possible choices). Instruments may be rented from the school. No experience is necessary! 

Enjoy learning and playing music in a large ensemble environment with the largest variety of instrumentation found in a secondary school. You are required to have Concert Band 8 or equivalent experience as a prerequisite. Instrumentation accommodates all woodwinds, brass and percussion. Piano and all strings, except for bass guitar, cannot be accommodated. You will have an opportunity to perform at concerts and festivals and for travel; however, you will be required to pay for travel expenses when necessary. Fundraising opportunities will be utilized to help off-set costs. Trips are not mandatory.

This course is offered to students with little or no experience playing the guitar. You will learn the basics: chords, note reading, tab reading, theory and technique. You will learn to play several classic guitar songs, as well as other songs of your own choice. You will be amazed at what you can learn in just a few short months.