Secondary Music
For additional info, please contact:
Carey Godfrey (Instrumental Music, Guitar) carolyne.godfrey@ocdsb.ca
Caitlin de Rosenroll (Instrumental Music, Vocal)
Courses currently offered:
Grade 9: AMU1O(Instrumental), AMR1O (Band), AMV1O (Vocal)
Grade 10: AMU2O, AMR2O, AMG2O (Guitar), AMV2O
Grade 11: AMU3M, AMR3O, AMG3M, AMV3M
Grade 12: AMU4M, AMR4M, AMV4M
*To add AMR to your course selection, please fill out the google form on the Student Services site (under course selection).
*Please email Ms. Godfrey or Ms. de Rosenroll for additional information (carolyne.godfrey@ocdsb.ca, caitlin.derosenroll@ocdsb.ca)
A variety of Music courses, including Instrumental, Vocal, Guitar and Repertoire (Band) are offered as electives in all four years of high school at LDHSS. Music students will develop essential skills in self-discipline, creativity, and teamwork through their exploration of performance, theory, history, composition, and technology. Completing the Music program at LDHSS will prepare students for admission to a variety of university and college programs including Music, Sound Engineering, Communications and Business.
Repertoire Classes (Concert Band):
Students in instrumental music can choose to concert band as a repertoire credit (AMR courses) outside of the timetable. These repertoire courses build on techniques learned in the instrumental music class (AMU classes). Repertoire courses are a half credit at the grade 9/10 levels, and a full credit at the grade 11/12 levels.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities:
Music Council
(Mondays at lunch)
Vocal Ensemble
(Mondays after school and Thursdays at Lunch)
Violin Club
(Tuesdays after school)
Small Ensembles
Jazz Bands
**For Upcoming Events, check out the Secondary Arts Calendar link from the top menu
Music Medal:
The Music Medal is awarded to graduating students who have taken 8 or more music courses throughout grades 9-12.
Music Students Council
The Music Students Council meets Mondays at lunch and organizes a variety of activities. This year, they have been working on: The Thrifty Ravens Fundraiser, Monthly Social Activities, Fall Music Camp, The Winter Concert and Bake Sale.