Music
The York House Music Program offers courses in both instrumental and choral music. Students have the opportunity to study, explore, and perform music from all genres.
Our senior music ensembles have been invited to represent Vancouver and York House School in national and international festivals and competitions. Our ensembles have toured Spain, Eastern Europe, Hawaii, Austria, Italy, and California. Most recently, the Senior School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir both received gold rankings at the national level at Musicfest Canada in 2023.
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Music Ensembles
Senior Concert Band
The Senior Concert Band is an accredited course made up of students in Grades 10 to 12. Students rehearse twice a week, one morning from 7:15 am - 8:25 am and over one lunch hour. The Senior Band is proud to have competed in local and international music festivals and tours – most recently to Cuba in 2019. The Senior Band participated in the Whistler Cantando Music Festival last year, receiving a Silver standing, and will be attending the Seattle Heritage Music Festival in Spring 2024.
Grade 9 Concert Band
The Grade 9 Concert Band rehearses twice a week, one morning from 7:15 am - 8:25 am and one lunchtime. These students rehearse a wide variety of repertoire and increase their proficiency on their chosen concert band instrument. Along with the other bands, they perform in two evening concerts each year. This group will also be attending the Seattle Heritage Music Festival in Spring 2024.
Grade 8 Concert Band
The Grade 8 Concert Band rehearses 2 to 3 times a week within the timetable. These students develop their musical technique and tone through daily practice of appropriate repertoire and exercises. Along with the other bands, they perform in two concerts each year and they have the chance to team up with other music students to participate in the music festival in Seattle.
Senior Jazz Band
The Senior Jazz Band is a club that runs once a week at lunchtime. This performance group learns the basics of jazz and improvisation. Performing at many events throughout the school year, the senior jazz band is an audience favourite.
Senior School Concert Choir
The Senior School Concert Choir is an accredited course with alternating morning and lunch hour rehearsals. It is open to all students in Grades 8 to 12 who love to sing. The basics of proper vocal technique, projection, stage presence, and tone production are explored. Students are exposed to a variety of choral genres. They perform in two to three concerts throughout the year. This ensemble received a gold ranking at the national level at Musicfest Canada in 2023.
Senior School Chamber Choir
The Senior School Chamber Choir is an accredited course for an auditioned ensemble. This course consists of 12 to 16 singers in Grades 10, 11, and 12. Auditions for the course are held in June for the following year. This accredited course involves alternating morning and lunch hour rehearsals. Students are challenged by working in a small ensemble which furthers their level of musicianship. The Chamber Choir received a gold ranking at the national level at Musicfest Canada in 2023.
The Senior Concert Band is an accredited course made up of students in Grades 10 to 12. Students rehearse twice a week, one morning from 7:15 am - 8:25 am and over one lunch hour. The Senior Band is proud to have competed in local and international music festivals and tours – most recently to Cuba in 2019. The Senior Band participated in the Whistler Cantando Music Festival last year, receiving a Silver standing, and will be attending the Seattle Heritage Music Festival in Spring 2024.
Grade 9 Concert Band
The Grade 9 Concert Band rehearses twice a week, one morning from 7:15 am - 8:25 am and one lunchtime. These students rehearse a wide variety of repertoire and increase their proficiency on their chosen concert band instrument. Along with the other bands, they perform in two evening concerts each year. This group will also be attending the Seattle Heritage Music Festival in Spring 2024.
Grade 8 Concert Band
The Grade 8 Concert Band rehearses 2 to 3 times a week within the timetable. These students develop their musical technique and tone through daily practice of appropriate repertoire and exercises. Along with the other bands, they perform in two concerts each year and they have the chance to team up with other music students to participate in the music festival in Seattle.
Senior Jazz Band
The Senior Jazz Band is a club that runs once a week at lunchtime. This performance group learns the basics of jazz and improvisation. Performing at many events throughout the school year, the senior jazz band is an audience favourite.
Senior School Concert Choir
The Senior School Concert Choir is an accredited course with alternating morning and lunch hour rehearsals. It is open to all students in Grades 8 to 12 who love to sing. The basics of proper vocal technique, projection, stage presence, and tone production are explored. Students are exposed to a variety of choral genres. They perform in two to three concerts throughout the year. This ensemble received a gold ranking at the national level at Musicfest Canada in 2023.
Senior School Chamber Choir
The Senior School Chamber Choir is an accredited course for an auditioned ensemble. This course consists of 12 to 16 singers in Grades 10, 11, and 12. Auditions for the course are held in June for the following year. This accredited course involves alternating morning and lunch hour rehearsals. Students are challenged by working in a small ensemble which furthers their level of musicianship. The Chamber Choir received a gold ranking at the national level at Musicfest Canada in 2023.
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