Music
About Music
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute offers a diverse music program to cater to students of all musical persuasions and abilities. Some of the musical stylings being offered include band, keyboard, strings and vocal beginning in grade nine and culminating in grade 12. The Music Department offers performances throughout the year in various settings, including the following venues: Various school concerts and school assemblies in the Lakeshore Collegiate Assembly Hall, the Royal York Hotel, The Assembly Hall and many more.
Courses in the Music Department
Band Grade 9, Open (AMI 1O1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Strings Grade 9, Open (AMS 1O1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Vocal Grade 9, Open (AMV 1O1)
A course in vocal music encompassing a variety of musical styles, ranging from traditional choral singing to vocal jazz. Emphasis is upon proper singing techniques, voice development, aural perception, and sight reading. Previous singing experience is not a necessity.
Band Grade 10, Open (AMI 2O1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Strings Grade 10, Open (AMS 2O1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Keyboard Grade 10, Open (AMK 2O1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Band Grade 11, College/University (AMI 3M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Strings Grade 11, College/University (AMS 3M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Keyboard Grade 11, College/University (AMK 3M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical ability on their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Band Grade 12, College/University (AMI 4M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical abilityon their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Strings Grade 12, College/University (AMS 4M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical abilityon their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.
Keyboard Grade 12, College/University (AMK 4M1)
Performance is the biggest component of these courses.Students will learn to play a wide variety of repertoire in class. Band and string students work towards several live orchestral performances during the semester and are required to practice independently and in an ensemble setting on a weekly basis. Students will enjoy an emphasis on improving intonation and technical abilityon their instrument, and continuing the study of formal theoretical aspects of music. Students will demonstrate creativity through composition and will experience music appreciation through analysis, listening, and the history of music.