Music, Arts Unionville
The program focuses on the enchancing of skills needed to become a successful musician. This department is separated into four categories. You could also be in musical arts-piano, musical arts-winds, musical arts-strings, and musical arts-vocal. Classes are divided into two categories - performance and muscianship. In the performance classes, students will play scales, studies, play in various small ensembles; in the musicanship classes, components such as music history, rudiments, and harmony are taught.
Students in the Arts Unionville music program participate in large ensembles as well: Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, etc.. The groups usually hold two concerts per year at Markham Theatre, one in December and the other in April. The groups have also participated in many music competitions such as the Kiwanis Festival and OBA.
Students suditioning for this program who are in Winds and String have generally achieved a Conservatory level of at least Grade 8. Pianists auditioning for this program have generally completed a Conservatory level of at least Grade 10. Many graduates from this program have completed their ARCT, and plan to continue a music career. The competition for this exclusive program is unimaginably tough, as there are over 200 students who audition, and only 20 to 30 spots are available.
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