Students must have successfully completed course 20S to enroll in this course. Students new to Westgate must first pass an audition before enrolling in this…
Courses
Staff at Westgate strive to provide students with an excellent education, and we wish for students to develop academically, spritually, physically and emotionally during their time with us. We encourage students to be involed in our co-curricular programs and to take classes in a wide range of subject areas. Grade 9 and 10 students must select 10 credits. Grade 11 students are expected to take a minimum of nine credits per year and Grade 12 students a minimum of eight credits.
45S Advanced Strings
Students in any grade who have string playing experience will audition for placement in the Advanced String Orchestra. Students playing in the Advanced String Orchestra…
Vocal Jazz
This choir is an auditioned, high level, small choral ensemble of Grade 11 and 12 students. The repertoire for this ensemble is a mixture of contemporary,…
Concert Choir
This choir is an auditioned choral ensemble of 30-40 singers in Grades 10-12. Students will learn to sing at a high level. Students are expected…
School Chorus
This choir is open to any Grade 10-12 student attending Westgate. There are no auditions. If you want to sing you are welcome. A student…
Senior Strings (open to students in Grade 7-12)
This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…
Beginner Strings (open to students in Grade 7-12)
This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…
Senior Jazz Band (Grade 10, 11 and 12)
This is an elite and demanding ensemble which includes trumpets, trombones, saxes and rhythm section, for students who are also members of the Senior Concert…
30S Concert Band
Students must have successfully completed course 10S to enroll in this course. Students new to Westgate must first pass an audition before enrolling in this…
Vocal Jazz
This choir is an auditioned, high level, small choral ensemble of Grade 11 and 12 students. The repertoire for this ensemble is a mixture of…
Concert Choir
This choir is a demanding choral ensemble of 30-40 singers in Grades 10-12. Students will learn to sing at a high level, and are expected…
School Chorus
This choir is open to any Grade 10-12 student attending Westgate. There are no auditions. If you want to sing you are welcome. A student…
20S Concert Band
Students must have successfully completed course 10S to enroll in this course. Students new to Westgate must first pass an audition before enrolling in this…
Concert Choir
This choir is an auditioned choral ensemble of 30-40 singers in Grades 10-12. Students will learn to sing at a high level. Studentsare expected to…
School Chorus
This choir is open to any Grade 10-12 student attending Westgate. There are no auditions. If you want to sing you are welcome. A student…
Junior Jazz Band
Students in Grade 8 and 9 with previous band experience are welcome to join this ensemble. We will explore the basic style, articulation, phrasing, and…
9 Senior Strings
This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…
9 Beginner Strings
This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…
10S Band
Previous experience is mandatory and independent home practice is expected to prepare all performance repertoire. More emphasis will be put on the performance requirements such…
Prerequisite: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Band9 Choir
From the very beginning choral music has been at the core of how we as Mennonites have expressed our faith. At Westgate, we know that…
8 Junior Jazz Band
Students in Grade 8 and 9 with previous band experience are welcome to join this ensemble. We will explore the basic style, articulation, phrasing, and…
8 Senior Strings
This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…
8 Beginner Strings
This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…
8 Band
Students continue their study in their chosen instruments. More technical demands will be made with emphasis on the development of embouchure, articulation, intonation and rhythm.…
8 Music
For the first five months theory rudiments are taught. We will then turn our attention to music and composers.
8 Choir
From the very beginning choral music has been at the core of how we as Mennonites have expressed our faith. At Westgate, we know that…
7 Senior Strings
This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…
7 Beginner Strings (after school)
This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…
7 Band
All grade 7 students will choose a wind or percussion instrument with the guidance of the teacher and are then instructed on the basic playing…
7 Music
For the first five months theory rudiments are taught. We will then turn our attention to music and composers from around the globe as we…
7 Choir
From the very beginning choral music has been at the core of how we as Mennonites have expressed our faith. At Westgate, we know that…
6 Choir
From the very beginning choral music has been at the core of how we as Mennonites have expressed our faith. At Westgate, we know that…
6 Music
This course is a bridge between student experiences from elementary music and future Westgate music courses. It is based on Western European music. Students will…
Private Lessons: Voice
These lessons include voice development and ear training. Each student learns a repertoire of songs. Lessons are half an hour in length once per week.
Private Lessons: String Instruments
Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all string instruments including violin, viola, cello and bass. Lessons are usually given once a week, for…
Private Lessons: Piano
The Royal Conservatory of Toronto and/or Western Board of Music books are used as a basis for the lessons. These books offer the basic groundwork…
Private Lessons: Band Instruments
Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all wind instruments including flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion. These…