Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

GRADE 11

AMS3M

– Music, Strings, Grade 11, Univeristy/College Preparation

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Grade 11 Strings is your introduction to the Senior String Ensemble. The class is combined with the

Grade 12s, making it a good-sized ensemble. You will be expected to engage with the repertoire

and contribute to the best of your abilities. In Grade 11, the expectation is that you might try some

leadership roles; but really you are preparing to lead next year. You will continue to develop your

understanding of musical forms and harmony. You will engage in in-depth study of the repertoire from

as many angles as you can to gain as much insight into performance as possible. Opportunities to

perform solos with the ensemble are encouraged but not mandatory.

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).

Prerequisite: AMS2O – Music, Strings, Grade 10, Open

GRADE 12

AMS4M

– Music, Strings, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

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In your final year of Strings, you will be called upon to lead the ensemble. You will help choose the

repertoire and are expected to play a solo or two with the group. Hopefully by now, you’re ready to

rock. This class provides you an opportunity to engage your technique to the fullest and explore some

amazing music, including studying a wildly varied repertoire. This class also provides an opportunity

to specialize in certain genres of music if you like. Some students find they love the Baroque period,

others the modern repertoire. But whatever your taste in music, this course will allow you to dig deep

and get to know it from many angles. Concert and performance opportunities abound during your final

year, and you are expected to take advantage of them.

Students enrolled in this course do considerable performing in one or more groups and are expected to participate in Senior Orchestra

(Tuesdays, 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm and Thursdays, 7:00 am to 8:15 am).

Prerequisite: AMS3M – Music, Strings, Grade 11, Univeristy/College Preparation

Note: Students not enrolled in the Strings courses but who have experience on a string instrument may audition for any of the

performing ensembles. Auditions will be held in September.