ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SECONDARY SCHOOL 25 Corporation Drive Brampton ON, L6S 6A2 Phone: 905.791.1195 COURSE OUTLINE Department Name: Arts Course Name: Course Code and Section: Course Description: Stage Band AMH4MM This course will continue to build on the concepts introduced in AMH2OM. As well as playing within the ensemble, students will develop proficiency in jazz improvisation. Jazz harmony will be further developed with a focus on arranging. The development of the stage band from the 1940’s to the present will be examined. Strands/ Units: •
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Theory Creation Analysis Assessment and Evaluation: Category Weightings Knowledge/Understanding Thinking Application Communication Weight 15% 25% 40% 20% Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Grade Distribution 70% 10% 20%