Welcome to Grade 10 Music!

Hello. My name is Amy Keus, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. I am responsible for supporting music throughout the school, from PreK to grade 12; I teach music to grade 5 through grade 10; I support private lessons under the direction of Robin Hutchison (ASA Office); and I support the music ASAs.

If you have any questions about music at NIS, then please feel free to come see me at any time - I'm in room A178. You may also contact me at: amykeus@staff.nanjing-school.com

Grade 10 Music Overview

Students in grade 10 MYP music will have already gained a strong foundation in general music and while have good performance skills on a specific band instrument. It is time for them to explore music, both as individuals and in groups. Having studied past music and world music, students may now ask themselves, “What comes next?” Students in grade 10 will study the Rising Norm of Dissonance, and how current composers are breaking the rules of music and how new musical forms are emerging around them. This will be done through process work in the Developmental Workbook.

Unit 1: Making the Rules

Unit 2: Breaking the Rules

Unit 3: Own Choice

Arts Assessment Guide

Music After School Activities (ASAs)

Music @ NIS