St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5M 6R5
(905) 820-3900 Fax: (905) 820-3902
Grade 11 Instrumental Music
Course Overview
Directors:
Mr. Borrelli
Miss. Jung
Mr. Spisic
School: St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S.
Department: Arts – Music
District: Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Course Title: Grade 11 Instrumental Music - University/College Preparation
Ministry Course Code: AMU3M
Secondary Policy Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 & 12, The Arts, 2010
Credit Value: One
Description/Rationale
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music,
including baroque and classical music, popular music and Canadian and non-Western music.
Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative
activities and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to
increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing on their technical and
imaginative abilities.
Course Materials
Each student should come prepared to every class with the following items:
- Music folder containing: a) Theory & listening handouts / part music handed out in class
b) Method books (student is responsible for his/her copies)
c) Pencils, eraser, lined paper, staff paper, and student agenda
- Mouthpiece and reeds
Course Evalutation
Category
Weighting
Knowledge and Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
17.5%
14%
10.5%
28%
Term Total 70%
Composition / Arranging
Performance Exam
18%
12%
Culminating Activity Total 30%