MUSIC

Course Descriptions

Music 6

Course Code: MU6

The Music 6 curriculum aligns with Year 1 of the IB Middle Years Program and meets the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for Grade 6. Students begin developing their Approaches to Learning Skills (ATLs) and over the course of the year they develop strategies through their music learning to help address these ATLs. Students also strengthen their social-emotional learning and prosocial skills. Students participate in the study and performance of a diverse range of cultural repertoire and connect their learning to broader community through school performances. They learn that music is a means to develop empathy for others’ perspectives and experiences, and that engaging in creative expression and experiences expands their sense of identity and community. Students study the processes and terminology related to key musical concepts and explore alternative ways of thinking through the lenses of both shared leadership and independent learning. Students complete tests and quizzes, group and individual projects, group and individual performances, and an Arts Process journal.

Music 7

Course Code: MU7

The Music 7 curriculum aligns with Year 2 of the IB Middle Years Program and meets the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for Grade 7. Students’ knowledge and understanding of music is highlighted through participation in the study and performance of a diverse range of cultural repertoire. Students learn that through music making, one’s sense of identity and community evolves, and they consider cultural issues through a local and national lens. Through experiential learning they discover that music is a unique and creative language that develops patience, a willingness to take risks, and open-mindedness. Students create musical works inspired by imagination, inquiry, and purposeful play. Students strengthen their social-emotional learning and prosocial skills, and they begin developing leadership skills that will allow them to be in a position of positive influence. Connecting music study with experiences beyond the classroom takes the form of performances within their local community. Students complete tests and quizzes, group and individual projects, group and individual performances, and an Arts Process journal.

Music 8

Course Code: MU8

The Music 8 curriculum at Brockton is designed to align with Year 3 of the IB Middle Years Program and meet the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for Grade 8. Through exploring new ideas, considering alternative perspectives, and identifying connections to prior learning, students expand their musical skills and support their learning in other subject areas. Students’ knowledge and understanding of music is highlighted through creating and performing a diverse range of cultural repertoire and genres. Students strengthen their social-emotional learning and prosocial skills, and develop empathy through ethnomusicological surveys of world music cultures. Students learn that creative growth requires patience, discipline, collaboration, open-mindedness, and a willingness to take risks. Students balance imagination, inquiry, experimentation, and purposeful play in the development of leadership skills. They connect their music studies with experiences beyond the classroom by performing in their local school community. Students complete tests and quizzes, group and individual projects, group and individual performances, and an Arts Process journal.

Music 9

Course Code: MU9

The Music 9 curriculum at Brockton is designed to align with Year 4 of the IB Middle Years Program and meet the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for Grade 9. Students study and apply the processes and terminology related to all key musical concepts, and they explore their personal and cultural identity by engaging in a holistic curriculum that includes ensemble instrumental performance. Students acquire the skills necessary to develop an imaginative and coherent artistic intention and create an artistic response inspired by the world around them. Collaborative works are created using ideas inspired by inquiry and purposeful play and students learn that music helps build community, nurture relationships, and develop valuable leadership skills. Connecting musical study with experiences beyond the classroom takes the form of performances within their local community. Students also strengthen their social-emotional learning and prosocial skills as they explore the concept of identity. Students complete exams and quizzes, term projects, group and individual performances, and an Arts Process journal.

MUSIC 10 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONECRT BAND 10)

Course Code: MUCB10

Credits:2

The Music 10 curriculum at Brockton is designed to align with Year 5 of the IB Middle Years Program and meet the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for Grade 10. Students study the concepts, processes, practices and terminology related to the study of advanced ensemble music and multicultural, multi-genre repertoire. Through the act of studying, creating and performing music they construct personal and cultural meaning; form imaginative and coherent artistic intentions; and create artistic responses that impact the world around them. Creativity, communication, collaboration, and exploratory play are balanced with an informed perspective in the interpretation and refinement of musical skills. Students contribute their unique perspectives through shared leadership and coarranging. Connecting music study with experiences beyond the classroom takes the form of performances within their local community. This course helps students develop the Approaches to Learning Skills that lead to success and enjoyment in academics and other aspects of their lives. Students also strengthen their social-emotional learning and prosocial skills.Students complete exams and quizzes, term projects, group and individual performances, and an Arts Process journal.