Music IB available for Band Students at Western
Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB & Band 15 Cohort IB (Day Block IB Band & Gr.10 Concert Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 10 5cr_cohort IB and Band 15 5cr_cohort IB]
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Partial OR Full IB Program and previous instrumental experience, described by one of the following:
- At least one year of instrumental experience within the past three years through your junior high band program
- Private lessons on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in at least one of the last three years
- Students with string or piano experience are also able to enroll in this course
This unique course is designed for students who are enrolled in partial or full IB programming and would like to include Music IB as an arts component of the IB Diploma Program. Students enrolled in partial or full IB who would like to enroll in the Band Program should absolutely consider this course for their programming.
*Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB is specifically designed to create course accessibility for all partial or full IB students with instrumental music experience who meet the prerequisite description above. Adding an arts elective creates a well-rounded course balance for students pursuing the partial or full IB path. If you would like to fit Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB into your schedule and are not sure if you have room, please contact our IB coordinator Ms. Rivers who can support you with this enrollment.
Students enrolled in the Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB day block class must also be enrolled in Band 15 Cohort IB (Gr.10 Concert Band) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB is the timetabled class that runs in the first semester only. Band 15 Cohort IB is the co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB and runs for the full year in the AM block.
Please note that Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB & Band 15 Cohort IB are co-requisite for your enrollment in this IB course path.
Band 15 Cohort IB (Gr.10 Concert Band) meets on Tuesday and Friday during the AM block before school and runs for the full year.
Instrumental Music 10 & Band 15 (Day Block Band & Gr.10 Concert Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 10_5cr & Band 15_5cr]
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience, described by one of the following:
- At least one year of instrumental experience within the past three years through your junior high band program
- Private lessons on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in at least one of the last three years
- Students with string or piano experience are also able to enroll in this course
This course is an ensemble-based music performance course. Students enrolled in the Instrumental Music 10 day block class should also be enrolled in Band 15 (Gr.10 Concert Band) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 10 is a timetabled class which runs in the first semester only. Band 15 is a co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 10 and runs for the full year in the AM block. If you are a full IB or partial IB student, it is important to note that your enrollment in the Band Program will support you in achieving your CAS outcomes each of your three years.
Band 15AM (Gr.10 Concert Band) meets on Tuesday and Friday during the AM block before school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A (Gr.10 Concert Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 10 5cr_cohort a]
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental experience, described by one of the following:
- At least one year of instrumental experience within the past three years through your junior high band program
- Private lessons on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in at least one of the last three years
- Students with string or piano experience are also able to enroll in this course
Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A (Band 10AM) is for students who are in the IB program that cannot fit Instrumental Music 10 (day block class) into their timetable because of a full academic schedule and do not wish to pursue the IB course path for Band. Other students who are enrolled in a full academic schedule (no option courses) and cannot fit Instrumental Music 10 (day block class) into their day block timetable should enroll in Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A (Band 10AM). All other students should be registered in Instrumental Music 10 & Band 15.
Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A is an AM block class, which runs for the full year. If you are a full IB or partial IB student, it is important to note that your enrollment in the Band Program will support you in achieving your CAS outcomes each of your three years.
Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A (Gr.10 Concert Band) meets on Tuesday and Friday during the AM block before school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB & Band 25 Cohort IB (Day Block IB Band & Gr.11 Symphonic Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 20 5cr_cohort IB & Band 25_5cr cohort IB]
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Partial OR Full IB Programme and any one of the following two:
- Instrumental Music 10 Cohort IB & Band 15 Cohort IB
- Instrumental Music 10 & Band 15
*To be enrolled in the IB stream for Band your enrollment in Band IB must allow you at a minimum to be considered a partial IB student
Students enrolled in the Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB day block class must also be enrolled in Band 25 Cohort IB (Gr.11 Symphonic Band) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB is the timetabled class that runs in the second semester only. Band 25 Cohort IB is the co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB and runs for the full year in the AM/PM block.
Please note that Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB & Band 25 Cohort IB are co-requisite for your enrollment in this IB course path.
Band 25 Cohort IB (Gr.11 Symphonic Band) meets on Wednesday during the AM block before school and Friday during the PM block after school and runs for the full year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 20 & Band 25 (Day Block Band & Gr.11 Symphonic Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 20_5cr & Band 25_5cr]
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 10 & Band 15 or Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A
Further development of technical skill and facility on the instrument is the focus of this ensemble- based music performance course. Students enrolled in Instrumental Music 20 during the day block timetable should also be enrolled in Band 25 (Gr.11 Symphonic Band) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 20 is the timetabled class which runs in the second semester only. Band 25 is a co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 20 and runs for the full year in the AM and PM block.
Band 25 (Gr.11 Symphonic Band) meets on Wednesday during the AM block before school and Friday during the PM block after school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A (Gr.11 Symphonic Band)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 20 5cr_cohort a]
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 10 & Band 15 or Instrumental Music 10 Cohort A
Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A (Band 20AM) is for students who are in the IB program that cannot fit Instrumental Music 20 (day block class) into their timetable because of a full academic schedule and do not wish to pursue the IB course path for Band. Other students who are enrolled in a full academic schedule (no option courses) and cannot fit Instrumental Music 20 (day block class) into their day block timetable should enroll in Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A (Band 20AM). All other students should be registered in Instrumental Music 20 & Band 25.
Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A (Gr.11 Symphonic Band) meets on Wednesday during the AM block before school and Friday during the PM block after school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 30 Cohort IB & Band 35 Cohort IB (Day Block IB Band & Gr.12 Wind Ensemble)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 30 5cr_cohort IB & Band 35_5cr cohort IB]
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 20 Cohort IB & Band 25 Cohort IB and enrollment in the Partial OR Full IB Programme
*To be enrolled in the IB stream for Band your enrollment in Band IB must allow you at a minimum to be considered a partial IB student
Students enrolled in the Instrumental Music 30 Cohort IB day block class must also be enrolled in Band 35 Cohort IB (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 30 Cohort IB is the timetabled class that runs for one semester. Band 35 Cohort IB is the co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 30 Cohort IB and runs for the full year in the AM block.
Please note that Instrumental Music 30 Cohort IB & Band 35 Cohort IB are co-requisite for your enrollment in this IB course path.
Band 35 Cohort IB (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble) meets on Monday and Thursday during the AM block before school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 30 & Band 35 (Day Block Band & Gr.12 Wind Ensemble)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 30_5cr & Band 35_5cr]
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 20 & Band 25 or Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A
Continued development of technical skills and facility on the instrument is the focus of this ensemble- based music performance course. Students enrolled in Instrumental Music 30 during the day block timetable should also be enrolled in Band 35 (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble) for an additional 5-credits. Instrumental Music 30 is the timetabled class, which runs in the second semester only. Band 35 is a co-requisite for students enrolled in Instrumental Music 30 and runs for the full year in the AM block.
Band 35 (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble) meets on Monday and Thursday during the AM block before school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Instrumental Music 30 Cohort A (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble)
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Music 30 5cr_cohort a]
Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 20 & Band 25 or Instrumental Music 20 Cohort A
Instrumental Music 30 Cohort A (Band 30AM) is for students who are in the IB program that cannot fit Instrumental Music 30 (day block class) into their timetable because of a full academic schedule and do not wish to pursue the IB course path for Band. Other students who are enrolled in a full academic schedule (no option courses) and cannot fit Instrumental Music 30 (day block class) into their day block timetable should enroll in Instrumental Music 30 Cohort A (Band 30AM). All other students should be registered in Instrumental Music 30 & Band 35.
Instrumental Music 30 Cohort A (Gr.12 Wind Ensemble) meets on Monday and Thursday during the AM block before school and runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
Band Enhancement Fee: | $330.00 |
Instrumental Rental Fee (Students who need to rent from the school): | $100.00 |
Instrumental Jazz
Jazz Band 15/25/35
PowerSchool Reference: [Instrumental Jazz 15/25/35_5cr]
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band is an auditioned performance-based instrumental ensemble open to grade 10-12 students. This ensemble focuses on the development of jazz repertoire and improvisation techniques. The group performs multiple times throughout the year for school-wide events, local concerts and festivals.
Students rehearse Tuesday and Thursday in the PM block after school and the course runs for the Full Year for 5 credits.
