This course is open to any student wishing to learn a brass or woodwind band instrument.  Students signing up for beginners band 9 will be part of the regular grade 9 band class.   Some previous experience with music (such as piano experience) is STRONGLY recommended.  Please see or email… Read more

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Choir 10 continues to develop students’ vocal technique, music vocabulary and theoretical understanding, collaborative expression, and performance of choral music from various time periods and places. Most importantly, participants continue to build community and develop as performers and vocalists. Some extra-curricular events and activities will occur. No prior experience necessary.

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Choir 11 continues to develop students’ vocal technique, music vocabulary and theoretical understanding, collaborative expression, and performance of choral music from various times periods and places. Most importantly, participants continue to build community and develop as performers and vocalists. Some extra-curricular events and activities will occur. No prior experience necessary.

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Choir 12 continues to develop students’ vocal technique, music vocabulary and theoretical understanding, collaborative expression, and performance of choral music from various times, periods, and places. Senior students are given opportunities to fill leadership roles in the ensemble. Most importantly, participants continue to build community and develop as performers and… Read more

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This course is a concert band for woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Participants will develop practical instrumental skills, performance methods and music literacy. Quality music literature will be explored and performed throughout the year. Students are expected to provide their own instruments and accessories. This course is offered within the… Read more

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Choir 9 focuses on vocal technique, music vocabulary and theoretical understanding, collaborative expression, and performance of choral music from various times periods and places. Most importantly, it is a place for community where participants can experience belonging, feel a sense of pride in their performance, and develop their voices. Some… Read more

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Major objectives of drama courses include building confidence and trust, developing acting skills, and encouraging responsible attitudes towards working with others on common goals. Students selecting Drama should have a definite interest in the subject. Performance opportunities will be available, but public performance is not compulsory. The course includes work… Read more

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Major objectives of Drama courses include building confidence and trust, developing acting skills, and encouraging responsible attitudes towards working with others on common goals. Students selecting Drama should have a definite interest in the subject. Performance opportunities will be available, but public performance is not compulsory. The course includes work… Read more

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Drama 11 builds on and extends learning developed in previous drama curricula.  Drama 11 allows students to explore a variety of drama forms and styles and to expand and refine their learning within areas as staging and ‘teching’ a story, improvisation, character development, scripted scene work, acting styles through history, and one-act… Read more

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Drama 12 acts as an extension of the curriculum and content explored in Drama 11. Students in this course will be expected to provide leadership and mentorship for Drama 11 students. Drama 12 students will participate in further exploration of the areas found in Drama 11 as well as script analysis, directing, and stage… Read more

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 Students will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of guitar playing, including chording (both open position and barre chords), strumming technique, reading tablature, song accompaniment, and beginning fingerpicking.  A portion of the course will be spent on music literacy including note and rhythm reading and reading guitar music on… Read more

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(This is a full year course. Students will take an alternating subject, opposite band) This course will continue to develop a high level of practical instrumental skills, performance methods, and music literacy. Quality literature will be explored and performed throughout the year. Students are expected to provide their own instruments… Read more

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This is a full year course. Students will take an alternating subject, opposite band This course will continue to develop a high level of practical instrumental skills, performance methods and music literacy at the senior level. Quality literature will be explored and performed throughout the year. Students are expected to… Read more

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(This is a full year course. Students will take an alternating subject, opposite band) This course will continue to develop a high level of practical instrumental skills, performance methods and music literacy at the senior level. Quality literature will be explored and performed throughout the year. Students are expected to… Read more

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 Students will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of guitar playing, including chording (both open position and barre chords), strumming technique, reading tablature, song accompaniment, and beginning fingerpicking.  A portion of the course will be spent on music literacy including note and rhythm reading and reading guitar music on… Read more

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 Students will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of guitar playing, including chording (both open position and barre chords), strumming technique, reading tablature, song accompaniment, and beginning fingerpicking.  A portion of the course will be spent on music literacy including note and rhythm reading and reading guitar music on… Read more

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Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Concert Band 10, exception by special permission of instructor. (Offered early mornings 7:15-8:25am) Students will further develop jazz literacy and skills in this course. Students will study and perform jazz styles including blues, rock, Latin, and swing as well as improvisation techniques. Standard instrumentation includes… Read more

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(Offered early mornings, evenings, and/or lunchtime) Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Concert Band 11. Exception by special permission of instructor. Students will further develop jazz literacy and skills in this course. Students will study and perform jazz styles including blues, rock, Latin, and swing as well as improvisation techniques at… Read more

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(Offered early mornings, evenings, and/or lunchtime) Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Concert Band 12 except by special permission of instructor. Students will further develop jazz literacy and skills in this course. Students will study and perform jazz styles including blues, rock, Latin, and swing, as well as improvisation techniques at… Read more

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Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Concert Band, exception by special permission of instructor. (Offered early mornings  and/or lunchtime) Students new to jazz studies, or with limited experience in jazz, may take this course. Students will study and perform jazz styles including blues, rock, Latin, ballads and swing as well as… Read more

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Students in this course will continue to build on small and large string ensemble rehearsal and performance skills.  Repertoire will represent a variety of musical eras and genres. Performance opportunities include Mt. Douglas and School District #61 concerts as well as in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.  Additional tours… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Enrollment in previous year’s program or Strings Teacher Approval Students in this course will continue to build on small and large string ensemble rehearsal and performance skills.  Repertoire will represent a variety of musical eras and genres. Performance opportunities include Mt. Douglas and School District #61 concerts as well… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Enrollment in previous year’s program or Strings Teacher Approval Students in this course will continue to build on small and large string ensemble rehearsal and performance skills.  Repertoire will represent a variety of musical eras and genres. Performance opportunities include Mt. Douglas and School District #61 concerts as well… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Middle School Strings or Strings Teacher Approval Students in this course will develop small and large string ensemble rehearsal and performance skills.  Repertoire will represent a variety of musical eras and genres. Grade 9 students will rehearse with Grade 10 – 12 students. Performances opportunities include Mt. Douglas and… Read more

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