Music Courses Offered at CHS
Music 9 (Band 9) - in the Time table, year long on DAY 1.
Instrumental Music 10/20/30 (Band) - Year long classes in the time table, sharing time with English - Please check the schedule
** Typically students will have English on Monday/Wednesday & Band on Tuesday/Thursday with Fridays alternating. However, there are some weeks where this schedule will change due to festivals, workshops, trips, exams, etc. We also leave the schedule open in order to be flexible due to teacher absences. Sometimes class may change if one of the departments requires a change. Please ensure you are paying attention to the English/Band calendar and staying up to date with announcements on REMIND.
Band 15/25/35 (Symphonic Band) - This course is for Grade 10 - 12 Students and is a mandatory Co-Requisite course to Instrumental Music 10/20/30 through Alberta Ed for all high school programs. For Cochrane High, our Symphonic Band rehearsals are Wednesday mornings at 7:15 - 8:50 am, plus mandatory sectionals (on Monday/Friday mornings and during Conn3ct), as well as workshops and performances.
Instrumental Jazz 15/25/35 and Jazz 9 (Platinum Band) - This is a jazz course, split into 2 ensembles:
Junior Jazz (grade 9/10 students and secondary instrument players);
Senior Jazz (Grade 11/12 students & auditioned juniors to fill any open spots needed)
Pit Orchestra - Musical Theatre 9/15/25/35
Rehearsals:
Senior Jazz - Tuesday mornings
Symphonic - Wednesday mornings
Junior Jazz - Thursday mornings
* All morning rehearsals start @ 7:15 am sharp!
Pit Orchestra: Mondays from 7:15 - 8:50 am, Fridays from 1:30 - 4:30, plus Conn3ct rehearsals
Choir 9/15/25/35 - choir rehearsals are offered on Wednesdays from 3:45 - 5:30 pm.
** All ensemble courses have Mandatory sectionals/extra rehearsals (on Monday/Friday mornings, some after schools and during Conn3ct), plus extra workshops, and performances. These out of rehearsal times are mandatory as they are not only important to the success of our ensembles, but also vital to course completion and course outcomes. All students are required to attend. Please ensure you have our calendar connected to your devices so you do not miss out on these important events. If you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, please contact me. Thank you so much! :)
Instrumental Music 10/20/30 (Band) - Year long classes in the time table, sharing time with English - Please check the schedule
** Typically students will have English on Monday/Wednesday & Band on Tuesday/Thursday with Fridays alternating. However, there are some weeks where this schedule will change due to festivals, workshops, trips, exams, etc. We also leave the schedule open in order to be flexible due to teacher absences. Sometimes class may change if one of the departments requires a change. Please ensure you are paying attention to the English/Band calendar and staying up to date with announcements on REMIND.
Band 15/25/35 (Symphonic Band) - This course is for Grade 10 - 12 Students and is a mandatory Co-Requisite course to Instrumental Music 10/20/30 through Alberta Ed for all high school programs. For Cochrane High, our Symphonic Band rehearsals are Wednesday mornings at 7:15 - 8:50 am, plus mandatory sectionals (on Monday/Friday mornings and during Conn3ct), as well as workshops and performances.
Instrumental Jazz 15/25/35 and Jazz 9 (Platinum Band) - This is a jazz course, split into 2 ensembles:
Junior Jazz (grade 9/10 students and secondary instrument players);
Senior Jazz (Grade 11/12 students & auditioned juniors to fill any open spots needed)
Pit Orchestra - Musical Theatre 9/15/25/35
Rehearsals:
Senior Jazz - Tuesday mornings
Symphonic - Wednesday mornings
Junior Jazz - Thursday mornings
* All morning rehearsals start @ 7:15 am sharp!
Pit Orchestra: Mondays from 7:15 - 8:50 am, Fridays from 1:30 - 4:30, plus Conn3ct rehearsals
Choir 9/15/25/35 - choir rehearsals are offered on Wednesdays from 3:45 - 5:30 pm.
** All ensemble courses have Mandatory sectionals/extra rehearsals (on Monday/Friday mornings, some after schools and during Conn3ct), plus extra workshops, and performances. These out of rehearsal times are mandatory as they are not only important to the success of our ensembles, but also vital to course completion and course outcomes. All students are required to attend. Please ensure you have our calendar connected to your devices so you do not miss out on these important events. If you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, please contact me. Thank you so much! :)
Course Outlines
| Band 9 Course Outline |
| Instrumental Music 10 20 30 Course Outline |
| Symphonic Band 15 25 35 Course Outline |
