Junior and Senior High Music Pathways

Junior High Music Pathway at STJ

Music/Musique 6

Mandatory course for all grade 6 students as prescribed by Alberta Education.
Instruction is in English.
Introductory wind band class taught two times per week for 35 minutes each class.
Students learn basic music theory and develop basic rhythm techniques throughout the school year.
Students will learn a minimum of five notes on their instrument of choice.
Students to select from the following instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion.
Students perform two concerts during the school year.

Instrumental Music 7

Optional course available to all grade 7 students.
Full-year option class (occupies both semester 1 and 2 of one option slot).
Introductory wind band class taught three times per week for 47 minutes each class.
Previous music theory and instrument experience is not required and will be taught in Instrumental Music 7.
Students develop skills established in grade 6 or new students will establish basic skills on the instrument of their choice.
Students will explore music in 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 time in the keys of Concert B-Flat, E-Flat, A-Flat, and F Major.
Students perform two school concerts during the school year.
Field trip opportunities.

Instrumental Music 8

This course relies on skills and techniques learned in Instrumental Music 7. Students who have not taken Instrumental Music 7 are strongly encouraged to take private lessons prior to starting Instrumental Music 8.

Optional course available to all grade 8 students.
Full-year option class (occupies both semester 1 and 2 of one option slot).
Developmental wind band class taught three times per week for 47 minutes each class.
Students develop more advanced skills on the instrument of their choice.
Students will explore music in various duple and compound time signatures in the keys of Concert C, F, B-Flat, E-Flat, A-Flat, D-Flat, G, and D Major.
Students perform two school concerts during the school year.
Field trip opportunities.

Instrumental Music 9

This course relies on skills and techniques learned in Instrumental Music 7 and 8. Students who have not taken Instrumental Music 7 and/or 8 are strongly encouraged to take private lessons prior to starting Instrumental Music 9.

Optional course available to all grade 8 students.
Full-year option class (occupies both semester 1 and 2 of one option slot).
Developmental wind band class taught three times per week for 47 minutes each class.
Students develop skills required for success in the Senior High Music 10-20-30 stream.
Students will explore music in various duple and compound time signatures in various major and minor keys.
Students perform two school concerts during the school year.
Field trip opportunities.

Senior High Music Pathways

Music 10

Offered in 3 and 5 credit options.
The 3 credit course is a one-semester option.
The 5 credit course is a year-round option.
Requires the successful completion of Instrumental Music 9 (Greater than 50% or an Approaching Standard or above).

Music 20

Offered in 3 and 5 credit options.
The 3 credit course is a one-semester option.
The 5 credit course is a year-round option.
Requires the successful completion of Music 10.

Music 30

Offered in 3 and 5 credit options.
The 3 credit course is a one-semester option.
The 5 credit course is a year-round option.
Requires the successful completion of Music 20.
The Music 30 final mark can be used in most post-secondary applications for most faculties.

Students who participate in Music 10-20-30 at their respective high school may have opportunities to register and participate in extra credit ensembles such as Jazz Band 15-25-35 and Honour Band depending on if these courses are offered. For an accurate listing of courses, please visit your prospective high school website or contact the school directly.

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