SJAM Music

1. SJAM Music Welcome future Highlander Musicians

2. SJAM Music • Two music rooms, each with practice rooms • Auditorium • A wide range of top-quality instruments, including specialty instruments • Specialist Music teachers in Vocal, Guitar and Instrumental Music • Music Technology – computers, recording devices and iPads

3. Curricular Program • Vocal and Instrumental courses in every grade • Specialty courses in grades 11-12 • Guitar (grade 11) • Repertoire (grades 11 and 12) • Musical Theatre (grade 12) • Instrumental Jazz (grade 12) • Specialist High Skills Major (grades 11-12)

4. Extra Curricular Program • Choirs • Guitar Groups • Concert Bands • Jazz Bands • Instrumental Small Ensembles • Musical Productions • Music Council • Student Directors/Conductors

5. Grade 9 Music Courses In your grade 9 Music class, you will • Sing or play, every day • Learn to read and write standard music notation • Perform music in a variety of styles, from many different cultures and time periods • Compose music and create your own songs • Use music software and apps on computers, iPads and recording devices

6. Grade 9 Vocal Music AMV IOI • For either a beginner or an experienced singer • Perform as a class, in small ensembles and as a soloist • Learn songwriting techniques • Create CD covers and bios, music videos • In class and online listening, class discussions and blogs

7. Vocal students say... • “Everyone is very supportive during rehearsals and performances. Everyone helps each other out, no one wants to tear you down.” • I like how the class isn’t really stressful and that we can pick groups to perform in. I definitely notice a change (in my voice) between now and the beginning of the course.” • “ I am no longer nervous to stand in front of a class and speak or sing.”

8. Instrumental Music Class instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, electric bass, percussion. Piano, guitar and strings are not available as class instruments in SJAM Instrumental Music courses.

9. Grade 9 Instrumental Music Courses AMI 1OX Beginning Players • Learn to play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument.   AMI 1OI Experienced Players • Continue studying the brass, woodwind or percussion instrument that you already know how to play.

10. In your instrumental class you will • Play as a class, in small groups and on your own • Play fun pieces • pop/movie songs • styles from around the world, such as Latin or African • Traditional-style band pieces – think epic! • Do listening activities • Do composing and arranging activities

11. Instrumental Students say… • “We get to learn and play lots of different pieces. We’re never constantly playing the same piece so it never gets boring.” • “I love being able to play music during the school day. It provides fun and relaxation in an otherwise boring and stressful day.” • “I like how a person is able to learn a new instrument and start from nothing, then become really good at it.”

12. Did you know? • Students studying Music score higher on standardized tests, including university entrance exams (SAT’s) and IQ tests. • 83% of adults who earn $150,000+ per year studied Music in school. • Bill Clinton says that he never could have become US president without the discipline he learned as a high school musician.

13. A final thought, from a student “Getting involved in music was one of the smartest things that I did in grade 9.”