Sutherland Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Music

The supplementary fee for music students will cover the cost of music, some music supplies, and it will provide enhanced opportunities for students.

 

BEGINNING CONCERT BAND 8 to 12                                      

New band students of any grade level are welcome to join this band.  This course will provide students with the opportunity to rehearse and perform a variety of music and musical styles.  Students are asked to supply their own instruments.  Instruments are available from the school or from various local music stores.  Emphasis will be on developing the students' technical facility and listening skills while striving to produce a cohesive and musical sound as an ensemble through the use of dynamics and articulation.

Performances at concerts are a mandatory part of this participation-based course.               

Supplementary Fee: $20.00

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND 8, 9                                                  

This course will provide students with the opportunity to rehearse and perform a variety of music and musical styles.  Emphasis will be on developing the students' technical facility and listening skills while striving to produce a cohesive and musical sound as an ensemble through the use of dynamics and articulation.  Fundamentals of music theory will be taught.  Performances at concerts are a mandatory component of this participation-based course.

Prerequisite: minimum 2 year's Band experience or by director permission.

Supplementary Fee:  $20.00

                                                                                                                                                         

SENIOR CONCERT BAND 10, 11, 12

This is a yearlong course that builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in Junior Band. This performance-based course allows students to explore the intricacies of a variety of styles including marches, classical, twentieth century compositions and top arrangements of contemporary and pop music. Students will be taught the necessary skills to continue to enjoy music as performers, concertgoers, and casual listeners. Performances at concerts and festivals are a mandatory part of this course.

Prerequisite:  Concert Band 9, 10 or 11        

Supplementary Fee:  $20.00                       

 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 8 to 12:  JAZZ BAND                                                            

Jazz Band is an X block music course that meets outside of the regular timetable. Students will be awarded a study block in lieu of this X block class. Traditional jazz band instruments include saxophones, trombones, trumpets, acoustic or electric bass, guitar, piano and percussion. However, other instruments such as clarinet, flute, baritone, French horn and tuba will be permitted to join this ensemble course. Students will be introduced to a variety of genres within the jazz idiom such as swing, rock, funk, Latin, and popular contemporary arrangements. This course allows students to have the opportunity to solo and learn the fundamentals of jazz improvisation. Performances at concerts and festivals are a mandatory part of this performance-based course.  Students must be concurrently enrolled in Concert Band 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12                           

Supplementary Fee:  $20.00                                        

 

CHORAL MUSIC 8, 9:  CONCERT CHOIR                                                         

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of singing and vocal production.  Music reading skills, music theory, and ear training (aural identification of intervals) will be taught through the rehearsal of a variety of music.  Music will include different genres written in unison to three part arrangements.  A piano accompanist is also required for this course.  Interested students should see the instructor.  There is no prerequisite for this course except an interest in music.  Should numbers indicate that we run only one choir, the Choral Music 10, 11, 12 descriptions are applicable.                                                                                                        

 Supplementary Fee:  $20.00                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                           

CHORAL MUSIC 10, 11, 12:  CONCERT CHOIR                                                                                           

Students will learn the vocal skills necessary to perform a variety of styles of music from madrigals to twentieth century compositions to contemporary pieces to swing charts.  Music reading skills, music theory, and ear training (aural identification of intervals) will be taught.  This course is designed to give all music students the skills necessary to continue to enjoy music as performers, concertgoers, and casual listeners.  A piano accompanist is also required for this course.  Interested students should see the instructor.   Performances at concerts and festival(s) are a mandatory part of this participation-based course.                                                                                      

Supplementary Fee:  $20.00                                                             

                                                                                                                                                          

CHORAL MUSIC 10, 11, 12:  VOCAL JAZZ                 

Vocal Jazz is offered in second semester and students will rehearse and perform a variety of genres within the jazz idiom both with accompaniment and a cappella.  Students will also be introduced to jazz theory in relation to scat (vocal improvisation).  It is strongly recommended that students take Concert Choir as it is the foundation for this course.  Students should have a basic understanding of music and good music reading skills.  Vocal Jazz members are expected to assist the Senior Concert Choir by attending some early morning rehearsals and performing with them during concerts and festival(s) are a mandatory part of this participation-based course. 

*Students must be concurrently enrolled in Concert Band or Concert Choir or audition for the instructor

 Co-requisite:  Concert Choir 10, 11 or 12 or audition by instructor                        

Supplementary Fee:  $20.00