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Please visit the Sherwood Music Department website at: http://www.sherwoodmusic.ca/

 Instrumental Music

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
AMU1O1
Music
OpenBeginner/Experienced
AMU2O1
Music
Open
AMU3O1
Music
Open

 

AMU3M1
Music
University/College
AMU4M1
Music
University/College

Repertoire Music (Band)

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
AMR1O1
Rep Music
By Audition Only
AMR2O1
Rep Music
Open
AMR3M
Rep Music
University/College
 AMR4M
Rep Music
University/College

 

Guitar

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
AMG2O1
Music
Open
AMU3O1
Music
Open

 

Vocal and Music Keyboarding

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
AMV2O1
Vocal Music
Open
AMV3O1
Vocal Music
Open

 

 AMK2O1
Keyboard Music
Open
AMK3O1
Keyboard Music
Open

Music

AMU1O1 – Music, Grade 9, Open

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.

AMU2O1 – Music, Grade 10, Open

This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate 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.

AMU3M1 – Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

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 analyse 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.
Prerequisite: AMU1O1 or AMU2O1

AMU3O1 – Music, Grade 11, Open

This course develops students’ artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results.

Prerequisite: AMU1O1 or AMU2O1

AMU4M1 – Music, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, 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.
Prerequisite: AMU3O1 or AMU3M1

Focus Courses in Music

AMG Guitar Music
AMR Repertoire
AMV Music – Vocal/Choral

Updated on Monday, February 22, 2021.
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