Music Courses

Music is all around us, and yet we rarely take the time to really listen and participate in the process of creating music. Making music has been shown to improve concentration skills, fine motor control, and reduce stress levels. In Kitsilano Music Classes, students will learn how to decode the language of music, perform with confidence, and work as a team towards musical expression.

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a virtuoso, if you love music and want to learn about making it, we will find a fit for you!

MUSIC 8

MMU--08

This course is taught in a rotation with art or drama. We will experience the joys of ensemble music making through participation in Band.

All students will learn how to read rhythm through drumline exercises, and experience harmony and melody through composing for their own instruments. These are the building blocks of understand music!

BAND 9-12 at Kits

BAND 9 – MMU--09BA4 | BAND 10 – MMUCB10--4 | BAND 11 – MIMCB11—4 | BAND 12 - MIMCB12--4

All abilities are welcome! Lessons will be diversified in class to accomodate a wide variety of learning and interests. Students will register for their grade-level band course.

Beginner Band

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Instruments are selected with the help of the instructor. Students will learn how to read music, how to practice, and how to properly prepare for a confident performance.

Concert Band**

For advanced students who enjoy working at a fast pace. Students in this ensemble should read music fluently and practice efficiently. In this class we will move through many different pieces in order to explore the beauty, power, and joy of ensemble music making. Field trips, concerts and other performances are an essential part of this course.

JAZZ BAND 9-12

Jazz Band 10 - MMUJB10 / Jazz Band 11 - MIMJB11 / Jazz Band 12 - MIMJB12

Jazz Band is an Off-Timetable Course

Students in Jazz Band will learn to play traditional and contemporary styles, including Rock (Funk and Fusion), Jazz (Ballad, Shuffle, Swing, and Waltz), and Latin (Afro-Cuban, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Samba). For students with more than one year of experience on trumpet/trombone/ saxophone, and 2+ years on piano/bass/guitar/drumset

*Students in Jazz band are required to be in a large ensemble such as Choir or Band. Please see Ms. Lo for details or exceptions. Grade 9 students wishing to be in Jazz band, please sign up for Jazz 10.

GUITAR

MMUGT10 / MIMG-11 / MIMG-12

For all levels of guitar players.

Through an independent, project-based format, we will learn how to play chords, read a lead sheet and how to get around the fretboard.

Advanced students will be introduced amplification and chord extensions. Song writing will also be explored. Please note that we will be working mainly on acoustic guitars.

Let's get those guitar skills levelled up!