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Learn more about Carson's Music program in the Section
COURSES
Grade 8-10
Beginning Band 8/9
In this course students will be introduced to a variety of percussion, brass and woodwind instruments and then choose one or more instruments to play throughout the year. Students will learn what is involved in producing a good sound, learn to read music, learn how to prepare for a performance, and experience the fun and rewards of performing with and for others. An important aspect of this class is contributing to a positive and supportive atmosphere, which is accomplished by doing their best in class, coming to class prepared, and being willing to help each other. The arts are an integral part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Three aims of this programme are to develop natural curiosity, to be risk takers, and to be caring. In keeping with these aims, Beginning Band students will learn to work with each other and encourage each other as they learn to perform on their chosen instrument.
This course occurs inside of the regular school day.
Concert Band 8/9/10
Band 8, 9, 10 are performance oriented courses. Students in band will form part of Balmoral's Junior Concert Band, which includes students in Grades 8, 9, and 10. Class activities are focused on rehearsing for a variety of performances throughout the school year. Music will be chosen that is representative of a variety of styles of music written for junior level high school bands. Music that is chosen will be based on its ability to provide growth in the students' musicianship, on audience appeal (there will be a variety of audiences we will be performing for), and music that will be personally rewarding for students to work on. The arts are and integral part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Two of the aims of this programme are to be effective communicators and to be balanced. Students in Band 8 will learn to communicate through the language of music. Through learning to express themselves on an instrument within an ensemble, students in Band 8 will also learn the value of being balanced by achieving intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being.
This course occurs outside of the regular school day, either one hour before or after school. Students must commit to attend all rehearsals.
Jazz Band 8/9/10
Jazz Band is a performance oriented course. Class activities are focused on rehearsing for a variety of performances throughout the school year. Music will be chosen that is representative of a variety of styles of music written for high school jazz bands. Music that is chosen will be based on its ability to provide growth in the students' understanding of jazz, ability to interpret and perform jazz, on audience appeal, and music that will be personally rewarding for students to work on. The arts are an integral part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Two of the aims of this programme are to be open-minded and caring, Students in Jazz Band will learn to be open-minded by learning to appreciate the music of other cultures and eras. In addition students in Jazz Band will show caring and respect towards other musicians in jazz band as they learn to solo and play a variety of styles of jazz.
This course occurs outside of the regular school day, either one hour before or after school. Students must commit to attend all rehearsals.
Concert Choir 8/9/10
Concert Choir is a full-year course intended to teach students the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to be able to perform music written and arranged for concert choir. Music will come from a variety of styles including gospel, jazz, pop and classical and students will have the chance to sing in other languages. No audition is required and it is open to students in grades 8, 9 and 10.
This course occurs outside of the regular school day, either one hour before or after school. Students must commit to attend all rehearsals.
Jazz Choir 8/9/10
Vocal Jazz is a full-year course intended to teach students the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to be able to perform music written in the vocal jazz style. We will also explore related genres such as gospel and blues, as well as some pop material. Students are accepted into this course by interview and an informal audition.
This course occurs outside of the regular school day, either one hour before or after school. Students must commit to attend all rehearsals.
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Carson Graham Secondary South Campus 2145 Jones Avenue
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7M 2W7
Phone: 604.903.3555
Fax: 604.903.3556
Attendance: 604.903.3645
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