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HAVERGAL COLLEGE
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Uncalendar 2016–2017
GUITAR
GRADE 9 OR 10
AMG1O
– Music, Guitar, Grade 9, Open
1 CREDIT
Have you ever wondered why the guitar is such a popular instrument in so many different cultures?
Where did this percussive stringed instrument come from? How did it get here? Through the study
of the acoustic guitar, this course will allow students to delve deeper into the study of music. Each
girl will need to supply her own acoustic guitar. We will focus on technical development at the outset
but as students gain skill and confidence, we will branch off into different aspects of music including
advanced theory, chord progressions, scales, history, listening skills, use of technology, just to list a
few. By the end of this course, you will have deep understanding of the guitar, know how to continue to
improve on your own and learn how the history of music and the history of the guitar are intertwined.
In this class, students will complete all of the course expectations from the Grade 9 Music curriculum.
STRINGS
GRADE 9 OR 10
AMS2O
– Music, Strings, Grade 10, Open
1 CREDIT
In the Grade 10 Strings class, we focus on developing each girl’s personal technique. Technical
development is the key to this year’s study. You can consider it a preparatory year before you join the
senior class. You will work on chamber repertoire and solos, which will increase your confidence. A lot
of time will be spent playing. You will also learn sonata form analysis and more advanced concepts in
music theory like harmony and modes (but don’t worry, you will still have lots of fun making music).
You will use computers and microphones and also learn about the ways music is made in the world
around us. It will be a wonderful year full of self-discovery and music making.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to participate in Senior Orchestra (Tuesdays, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm and Thursdays, 7:00
am to 8:15 am), to explore orchestral techniques and perform throughout the year. This course is open to Grade 9 students.