Instrumental Music

Grade 9 Instrumental Music (AMI 1O1)

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. This course is designed for woodwind, brass, and percussion students.

Grade 10 Instrumental Music (AMI 2O1)

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a 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. This course is designed for woodwind, brass, and percussion students.

Prerequisite: None Recommendation: AMI 1O1

Grade 11 Instrumental Music (AMI 3M1)

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. This course is designed for woodwind, brass, and percussion students.

Prerequisite: AMI 1O1 or AMI 2O1 Recommendation: AMI 2O1

Grade 12 Instrumental Music (AMI 4M1)

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular musical, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. This course is designed for woodwind, brass, and percussion.

Prerequisite: AMI 3M1