Music

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• Grades 6, 7, 8 - Choir
  Year course (Meets Tuesday, Thursday)

  AIMS: To provide a basic music education for all pupils and to assist them in their vocal development.
  CONTENT: Singing, music reading, listening, composing and performance.

• Grades 6, 7, 8 - Junior Orchestra
  Year course (Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

  AIMS: To provide a setting in which ensemble skills can be developed and performance opportunities made available; to promote an interest in orchestral music through the study of a wide range of musical styles; to broaden the student's understanding and appreciation of orchestral music.
  CONTENT: A wide range of orchestral music is presented with emphasis on the works of the master composers.

  NOTE: Open to all interested students. Beginning students can be accommodated, although the usual background involves previous string study in grades 4, 5, and 6. Out-of-class practice is required.

• Grades 6, 7, 8 - Junior Band
  Year course (Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

  AIMS: To develop performance skills and provide a positive playing experience for students; to promote an understanding of music styles and heritage.
  CONTENT: Music from lesson books, technique methods, literature from popular, modern, and classical sources.

  NOTE: Open to all students, beginning and advanced; the usual training involves studying an instrument in grades 4, 5, and 6. Out of class practice required. One or two after-school rehearsals each week during marching band season are required. Performances are also required.