For more information, please contact Evan Schaaf.
evan.schaaf@lethsd.ab.ca
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Music
Band 9
Band 9 is a year-long option that is offered three times per week. Band takes up four of the option spaces available to Grade 9 students. This option promotes an improvement in music skills and knowledge, an increased ability to perform music, growth and strengthening of individual character, and cooperative social interaction.
Choral 9
Choir 9 is a year-long option that is offered three times per week. Choir takes up four of the eight option spaces available to Grade 9 students. As with Band 9, this option promotes an improvement in music skills and knowledge, an increased ability to perform music, growth and strengthening of individual character, and cooperative social interaction.
Choral Music 10/20/30
The aim of the choral program is expansion of the individual's vocal abilities while functioning as an integral member of a chorus. A broad variety of choral literatures, from classical to contemporary works, form the basis of the course. The student is given opportunities to broaden his/her musical experience through a variety of public performances and workshops. It is a course requirement that all students participate in at least two major performances outside school. Music 10 is scheduled on a full-year basis. This course leads to Music 20 and 30.
Instrumental Music 10/20/30
Band is a performance-oriented course scheduled on a full-year basis. As well as attending regular rehearsals, students are expected to participate in various performances outside of regular school time throughout the school year. The students will be exposed to various styles of music so as to broaden their music appreciation. The more enthusiastic students may also choose to participate in various ensembles. While Band does not have any formal prerequisite, students should have some previous band experience
Jazz Band 10/20/30
Jazz Band is a performance-oriented course offered on a full-year basis. In addition to regular rehearsals, students are expected to participate in various performances outside of regular school time throughout the school year. Jazz, jazz-rock, popular music, jazz theory and improvisation make up the course curriculum. This course also provides opportunities for small ensemble experience
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