This elective course spans both terms and is tailored for students in grades 10 to 12. It is designed to amplify musical abilities, particularly for those who play band instruments, with a strong emphasis on improving sight-reading skills.
Students will have the chance to showcase their progress through participation in school concerts and/or music festivals, allowing them to demonstrate their musical prowess to a live audience.
Ear training, a critical component, will be incorporated using computer-based resources, with a focus on refining rhythm development. Regular home practice is an essential expectation to reinforce learning.
Building upon foundational knowledge, grade 11 students will dedicate their focus to cultivating a heightened sense of musical expression and seamless musical phrasing.
In the context of a concert band, grade 12 students will be called upon to take leadership roles. These accomplished students will further hone their ear-training, rhythm, and playing skills by leading sectionals, conducting the band, and guiding warm-up exercises. This role serves to empower them as leaders within the musical ensemble.
Room 130
Monday: 10:00 am to 11:25 am
Wednesday: 1:40 pm to 3:05 pm
Homework and practicing should add up to 30 minutes per class as outlined in the Richmond Christian School Policy. Regular practicing is essential for developing skill.
The Richmond Christian School Secondary Campus Vision is to provide students with a quality holistic education that invites the opportunity for the Holy Spirit to restore and ignite passionate Christ-followers who display a depth of character and leadership, are driven by wonder and the desire to worship God, and are inspired by the Gospel to use their skills, talents and attributes to meaningfully impact our communities and world.
