AMT 3M1 Music Theatre
This course synthesizes the skills in vocal, theory, drama and dance as they apply to music theatre for the student. The course will build on the skills learned in AMV 101 and AMV 201 to build on character development and vocal physiology. The culminating activity will consist of the student’s participation/performance in a musical production (including learning about the technical aspects of theatre -advertising/promotion, set, prop costume construction and stage management) and a final vocal and dance assessment.
PRE-REQUISITE: AMV1O1 or AMV2O1 or by permission.

AMT 4M1 Music Theatre

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical skills through the creation, rehearsal and performance of a major musical revue in early May for the London Community. Students will also be involved in musical outreach tours and complete independent & group work involving the planning, marketing and producing of a show. Students will explore all facets of putting together a production but will focus on at least one of the following: instrumental performance (member of the pit band), vocal performance, sound and lighting design, or musical arranging. Extra-curricular rehearsals are a requirement for the course and become crucial as the show date approaches.

PRE-REQUISITE: AMT 3M1

AMU 1O1 Music
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as AMU 101 but within a specific program area of focus:

i) AMI 101 Instrumental Music – Band The focus of this course is as an introduction to instrumental music (woodwind, brass or percussion instruments). Emphasis is primarily on playing, development of sound, and performance with a junior band.

ii) AMK 101 Keyboard Music The focus of this course is to learn to play the electronic keyboard through a keyboard teaching lab.

iii) AMV 101 Music – Vocal/Choral The focus of this course is vocal music skills which include sight-reading and vocal techniques

AMU 2O1/ Music
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.
Note: The following course have the same expectation as AMU 201 but within a specific program area of focus:

i) AMG 201 Guitar Music The focus of this course is on guitar playing, analysis, and appreciation of this instrument.

ii) AMI 201 Instrumental Music – Band The focus of this course is instrumental music with an emphasis on playing, development of sound and performance with a band.

iii) AMK 201 Keyboard Music The focus of this course is more advanced techniques than in AMK 101.

iv) AMV 201 Music – Vocal/Choral The focus of this course is choral music based on a chosen repertoire.

AMU 3M1 Music
This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analysing live and recorded performances. Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
PREREQUISITE: Any Grade 9 or 10 music credit
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as AMU 3M1 but within a specific program area of focus:

i) AMG 3M1 Guitar Music This is a guitar course which emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music.

ii) AMH 3M1 Stage – Band Music The focus of this course is on practical application and an appreciation for stage band/big band repertoire. Admission is by audition and permission of the music program leader.

iii) AMI 3M1 Instrumental Music – Band This is an instrumental band course which emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music.

iv) AMK 3M1 Keyboard Music The focus of this course is the development of an ability to harmonize and create music.

v) AMV 3M1 Music – Vocal/Choral The focus of this course is vocal/choral music.

AMU 3O1 Music
This course develops students’ musical literacy through performance and the preparation and presentation of music productions. Students will perform works at a level consistent with previous experience. Independently and collaboratively, students will use current technology and the creative and critical analysis processes to plan, produce, present, and market musical productions. Students will respond to, reflect on, and analyse music from various genres and periods, and they will develop skills transferable to other aspects of their life and their careers.

Note: The following courses have the same expectations as AMU 3O1 but within a specific program area of focus:

i) AMG 3O1 Guitar Music. This is a guitar course which emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music.

ii) AMI 3O1 Instrumental Music - Band. This is an instrumental band course which focuses on performance based on chosen repertoire.

iii) AMM 3O1 Music and Computers. This is a performance and creation course which focuses on the use of current technology to plan, produce, present and market music productions.

AMU 4M1 Music
This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
PREREQUISITE: AMI 3M1
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as AMU 3M1 but within a specific program area of focus:

i) AMG 4M1 Guitar Music This is a guitar course which emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music.

ii) AMH 4M1 Stage – Band Music The focus of this course is on practical application and an appreciation for stage band/big band repertoire.

iii) AMI 4M1 Instrumental Music – Band This is an instrumental band course which emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music.

iv) AMK 4M1 Keyboard Music The focus of this course is the development of an ability to harmonize and create music.

v) AMM 4M1 Music and Computers. This is a performance and creation course which focuses on writing and recording music using real-world studio techniques.

vi) AMV 4M1 Music – Vocal/Choral The focus of this course is vocal/choral music.

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
ADA 1O1 Drama	ADA 2O1 Drama	ADA 3M1 Drama	ADA 4M1 Drama
NAC 1O1 Expressions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Cultures	AVI 2O1 Visual Arts	AVI 3M1 Visual Arts	AVI 4M1 Visual Arts

Ridgetown District High School

Arts - Drama, Visual Arts

The Arts

Dance

Drama

Media Arts

Music

Visual Arts

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies

Grade 9 and 10 Courses

Compulsory Courses

Senior Level Contemporary and World Views