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This chart lists all of our current music course offerings. Additional information on Repertoire and Co-Op options is also included below.
MUSIC COURSES
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OPEN COURSES
(NO PREREQUISITES)
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UNIVERSITY &
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
(GRADE 9 or 10 REQUIRED unless OPEN)
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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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Instrumental Music
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AMI1O1-Experienced
AMI1O2-Beginner
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AMI2O1 - Open
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AMI3M1 – U/C
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AMI4M1 – U/C
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Repertoire*
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AMR1O1-Open
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AMR2O1-Open
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AMR3M1 – U/C
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AMR4M1 – U/C
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Vocal
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AMV1O1-Open
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AMV2O1-Open
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AMV3M1 – U/C
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AMV4M1 – U/C
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Guitar
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AMG2O1-Open
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AMG3M1 – U/C
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AMG4M1 – U/C
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REPERTOIRE - After School Music Program
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The Music Repertoire Course is scheduled after school for rehearsals twice a week.
Students enrolled in an Instrumental Music course are strongly encouraged to also enroll in the Music Repertoire course.
Music Repertoire classes are scheduled outside of regular school hours from September to June.
Performing Ensembles available through Repertoire include the Concert Band, Junior Band, and Senior Band.
Additional information about the Repertoire program is available on the Ensembles page.
Extracurricular Performing Ensembles available in addition to Repertoire may include Jazz Band, Guitar Ensemble, and Choir. Students participating in extracurricular groups are expected to enroll in the music program. Curricular and extra-curricular ensembles are subject to change.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PLACEMENTS
The Co-operative Education Department at Keswick High School offers several music placements in a variety of settings. It is highly recommended that students take music courses in grades 9 and 10 if they are interested in a music-related placement in grade 11 or 12.
Potential placements include:
- music recording
- music publishing
- instrument design and construction (drum building)
- instrument repair
- elementary school music classroom
- secondary school music classroom
For more information about co-operative education placements, speak with the teachers in the Co-operative Education Department.