MUSIC 10 COURSES
The music department at Terry Fox believes that making music and art and participating in musical communities are essential for the development of the whole person. We offer students opportunities to be a part of a wide variety of music courses and communities at every level of ability.
Besides the fun, meaning, and community that comes from making music, music also supports student success in other areas of learning and parts of their lives.
Through music, students will:
- gain a discipline, perseverance, and pride of accomplishment
- are encouraged to be active participants in their work rather than just observers
- become better at problem solving. They learn to be self-critical and self-correct
- learn teamwork, co-operation, and leadership skills
- gain confidence, self-expression, and communication skills
- gain enhanced memory skills and concentration
- form bonds of friendship and memories that will last a lifetime
It has been shown that there is a strong link between music and spatial intelligence (the ability to perceive the visual world accurately, to form mental images of visual objects, and to recognize variations of objects). These spatial reasoning skills are essential to the studies of math, science and engineering, and many colleges and universities give weight to people who have studied “classical” music when reviewing applications for entrance, scholarship, or bursaries.
TECHNOLOGY-BASED MUSIC COURSES
These courses provide instruction on how to perform and record using professional music technology and equipment. Student portfolios and skill sets developed during the senior levels of Rock School and Recording Arts may be considered for preferential admission, advanced credits, and scholarship applications when students apply to be accepted to the following post-secondary institutions:
Nimbus School of Recording Arts, The Art Institute of Vancouver (AI), and the Douglas College Music Technology Certificate Program. The Terry Fox Rock School and Recording Arts program has been nationally recognized for its excellence and innovation. For more information please visit www.rockthefox.ca
Concert Band 10
Course Code: MMUCB10
Concert band is perfect for people who want to play (or learn to play) music in a group. Woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments can do great things when they work together. Concert Band focuses on playing skills and musicianship, and we explore music from movies, musical theatre, and composters from around the world. Students perform several concerts a year and we often do field trips together as a group. Concerts Band is scheduled during Block E and meets every other day (day 1’s) all year. Beginner students are welcome at all grade levels.
NOTE: Since Concert Band is scheduled into Block E, it may be taken as a 9th or 10th course.
Concert Choir 10
Course Code: MMUCC10
For grade 10 students.
Everyone who likes to sing or wants to learn to sing should join choir. Choir students rehearse a diverse mix of music as they learn repertoire and prepare for performances. Vocal technique, movement/choreography, and performance skills are things we explore together. The Choir present several concerts each year we we often do many field trips as a group. Choir is scheduled during Block E and meets every other day (Day 2’s) all year. No prior music experience is necessary.
NOTE: Since Concert Choir is scheduled into Block E, it may be taken as a 9th or 10th class.
Guitar 10
Course Code: MMUGT10
This course is designed for those with little or no previous experience on the guitar. Students begin by learning the basic chords and how to read guitar tab. In addition to learning many songs, students will learn strumming, picking, power and barre chords, and some extended techniques. The school provides guitars and music for this course.
Recording Arts 10 (Media Design)
Course Code: MMEDD10
Students should have some beginner music skills, but it is not absolutely necessary. All students are encouraged to join.
This is an intermediate course designed for students who want to learn how to digitally record music.
This is a great opportunity for students to learn how to record their favourite music styles including Rap, Hip Hop and electronic dance music. Students will get hands on instruction in multi-track recording techniques, which are essential to the professional composer/recording artist. Students will receive an mp3 of their mastered recording. Students who register for this course should be able to play at least one musical instrument and/or be able to sing, but this is not absolutely necessary as the focus of this course is on audio engineering and not musical performance.
Rock School 10 (Contemporary Music)
Course Code: MMUCM10
Students should have a basic understanding of beginner level skills on instrument or voice. However, ALL Students are invited to join rock school for the first time in order to develop their musical skills.
A continuation of Rock School 9, this course is designed to create a learning environment where students who are already able to play their instrument(s) will receive instruction in how to organize and rehearse contemporary music ensembles in the genres of their choosing including Rock, Metal, Pop, Punk, R&B, Rap & Hip Hop. Students should have enough ability to play through a simple song to a CD at tempo. *However, beginners are encouraged to join in order to develop their music skills for the first time. Students will develop the ability to perform at an intermediate level and have the ability to have intermediate knowledge of equipment set up and maintenance. Opportunities to perform will be made available. Beginner students will have the opportunity to learn their instruments during the course and will not be required to perform at the final show if they are not yet performance ready. These students will receive an adapted grade.