Instrumental Music                                                          

The instrumental music program is a course of study that provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to music performance. Along with performance skills, there is a comprehensive study of music theory as it pertains to the performer. A historical perspective will also be part of the course, again, from a performance perspective. All students enrolled in the Instrumental Music 10/20/30 program are automatically registered in the Music 15/25/35 Concert Band program. This co-requisite takes place twice per week outside of the regular timetable.

Jazz Band                                                                         

The Jazz Program provides students with the opportunity to explore contemporary genres, often with a slightly different instrumentation than the Instrumental Music Program. Focused on improvisational strategies, recordings and emulation of these reference recordings while performing numerous times through festivals, concerts, jazz jams and the like, provide our Jazz students with additional opportunities to broaden their musical awareness and engagement. Audition for placement are held in September of each year and class takes place two times per week outside of the regular timetable.