Vocal Music
Winds / Percussion
Orchestral Stringed Instruments
Students in the Vocal Music Program use voice as the basis for their musical studies. The Winds class includes brass instruments (i.e. trumpet, trombone, French Horn, baritone, tuba), woodwind instruments (i.e. flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon) and percussion instruments. The Strings class is made up of orchestral stringed instruments (i.e. violin, viola, cello and double bass).
The program is divided into a variety of units studied by all students:
Technical Skills
Throughout the program, students work on developing the technical skills of their particular instrument or voice. Using warm-up exercises, scales, exercises, studies and repertoire appropriate for each grade level, students work daily to master skills.
Performance
There are many opportunities for students to gain performance experience in the program. Starting in the classroom itself, students develop the confidence to perform for peers in a comfortable environment. Building on this, solo recitals in the senior grades let students use their skills in public performances. Along with solo work, students perform in chamber ensembles with one student on a part. Large ensembles, such as choir, band and string ensemble are a required part of every student’s musical experience at Canterbury. Students can gain further ensemble experience by auditioning for Jazz ensembles (i.e. Stage bands, Vocal jazz, Motown), Orchestra and other Vocal ensembles (i.e. Treble chorus, Male chorus).
Music Literacy and Keyboard
All students study music theory and ear-training to increase their ability to read and hear music. Basic study of the piano keyboard helps students with theory and ear-training and gives them useful keyboard skills.
Composition
Using traditional instruments and the voice, as well as electronic instruments and computer composition software, students will have opportunities each year to learn how to compose original music. Students work on individual compositions and compositions for chamber groups in a variety of musical styles.
Music History and Listening
Throughout the program, students learn about musical styles through the ages. By listening and analyzing music of the various periods, students become familiar with the structure and historical content behind these styles. Attending live performances and writing musical reviews increases the students’ knowledge of contemporary music and music of the past.
The program is divided into a variety of units studied by all students:
Technical Skills
Throughout the program, students work on developing the technical skills of their particular instrument or voice. Using warm-up exercises, scales, exercises, studies and repertoire appropriate for each grade level, students work daily to master skills.
Performance
There are many opportunities for students to gain performance experience in the program. Starting in the classroom itself, students develop the confidence to perform for peers in a comfortable environment. Building on this, solo recitals in the senior grades let students use their skills in public performances. Along with solo work, students perform in chamber ensembles with one student on a part. Large ensembles, such as choir, band and string ensemble are a required part of every student’s musical experience at Canterbury. Students can gain further ensemble experience by auditioning for Jazz ensembles (i.e. Stage bands, Vocal jazz, Motown), Orchestra and other Vocal ensembles (i.e. Treble chorus, Male chorus).
Music Literacy and Keyboard
All students study music theory and ear-training to increase their ability to read and hear music. Basic study of the piano keyboard helps students with theory and ear-training and gives them useful keyboard skills.
Composition
Using traditional instruments and the voice, as well as electronic instruments and computer composition software, students will have opportunities each year to learn how to compose original music. Students work on individual compositions and compositions for chamber groups in a variety of musical styles.
Music History and Listening
Throughout the program, students learn about musical styles through the ages. By listening and analyzing music of the various periods, students become familiar with the structure and historical content behind these styles. Attending live performances and writing musical reviews increases the students’ knowledge of contemporary music and music of the past.
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