This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.
Unit 1: The Fundamentals of Music
Unit 2: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing
Unit 3: Native Music from Canada and Other Countries
Unit 4: Creativity through Composition
A. Creating and Performing
A1. The Creative Process: apply the stages of the creative process when performing notated and/or improvised music and composing and/or arranging music;
A2. The Elements of Music: apply elements of music when performing notated and improvised music and composing and/or arranging music;
A3. Techniques and Technologies: use a variety of techniques and technological tools when performing music and composing and/or arranging music.
B. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing
B1. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process when responding to, analysing, reflecting on, and interpreting music;
B2. Music and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how traditional, commercial, and art music reflect the society in which they were created and how they have affected communities and cultures;
B3. Skills and Personal Growth: demonstrate an understanding of how performing, creating, and critically analysing music has affected their skills and personal development;
B4. Connections Beyond the Classroom: identify and describe various opportunities for continued engagement in music.
C. Foundations
C1. Theory and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of music theory with respect to concepts of notation and the elements and other components of music, and use appropriate terminology relating to them;
C2. Characteristics and Development of Music: demonstrate an understanding of the history of various musical forms and of characteristics of music from around the world.
C3. Conventions and Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices and performance conventions relating to music.
Unit Test
Quiz
Assignment
Pressentation
Discussion Questions
Reports
Audio Podcast
Projects