The Music Department at Etobicoke School of the Arts takes a holistic approach to music pedagogy. In the teaching of music we try to balance ensemble performance, solo performance, technical skill, theoretical principals and the study of music history.
All students perform in a large co-curricular ensemble throughout highschool. We believe strongly that playing in a large ensemble nurtures and develops a musician in a way that nothing else can.
Part of ESA’s enhanced curriculum involves three class recitals a year. These opportunities to share solo and chamber music repertoire allows students to develop their independent musical, interpretive and performing skills while also catering to their specific interests.
Throughout the year, students learn about instrumental technique and the application of theoretical knowledge to their instrument during virtually every performance class. We address the technique and skill development of our students consistently and regularly.
In the teaching of theory and music history, students get a course of study that very closely resembles the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum. By the end of their studies here, students are at RCM Grade 6 or higher.