Hello Trudeau Musicians! Repertoire courses meet once after school and once before school weekly. Repertoire forms most of our performing ensembles, as well as providing Trudeau Music students the opportunity to obtain an extra high school credit! Make new friends, challenge yourself, and most of all — have fun!
See you at repertoire!
WIND ENSEMBLES
GRADE 9 CONCERT BAND
The Grade 9 Concert Band is one of Trudeau's youngest yet largest ensembles. Under the direction of Mr. Hindel, this ensemble introduces our new Grade 9 music students to the hard work and the fun that our music program offers.
Room 177, Monday @ 7:30 am
Cafeteria, Tuesday @ 3:00 pm
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GRADE 9 CONCERT WINDS
The Grade 9 Concert Winds is the second semester wind ensemble consisting of second semester Grade 9 students. During semester 1 they aren't in class, but still meet up for repertoire once a week, and build up their skills to prepare for second semester.
Room 177, Tuesday @ 7:30 am
Room 177, Wednesday @ 3:00 pm
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GRADE 10 SYMPHONIC WINDS
The Grade 10 Symphonic Winds is an important step in the Trudeau Music journey. It is when students really begin to discover that they can be pushed above and beyond their abilities and reach new heights with hard work. This is done by participating in various festivals such as Kiwanis and GTI, as well as more challenging and demanding pieces of music, under the direction of Ms. Fabbro.
Room 177, Monday @ 3:00 pm
Room 177, Friday @ 7:30 am
GRADE 11 WIND SYMPHONY
The Grade 11 Wind Symphony is where we really get serious. As part of the curriculum, this ensemble performs various activities such as extra rehearsals, performing at the Grade 12 graduation and much more! This ensemble will push students above and beyond their limits unlocking a whole new range of abilities making their music all the better, under the guidance of Mr. Colley.
Full Ensemble — Room 177, Thursday @ 4:00 pm
Woodwind Sectional — Room 175, Tuesday @ 7:20 am
Brass/Percussion Sectional — Room 177, Wednesday @ 7:20 am
GRADE 12 WIND SYMPHONY
For wind- and percussion-playing music students, this is the goal: to play in the top wind ensemble in the entire school (and arguably the entire city of Markham). Under Mr. Colley's guidance, the Grade 12 course will push students to their limits with emotion, creativity, and professionalism in their playing. They perform at various important events such as the Markham Stouffville Hospital Benefit Concert, Celebration of Bands with University of Toronto, and many more.
Full Ensemble — Room 177, Tuesday @ 4:00 pm
Woodwind Sectional — Room 175, Monday @ 7:20 am
Brass/Percussion Sectional — Room 177, Thursday @ 7:20 am
In 2019, the Grade 12 Wind Symphony had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Invitational at Carnegie Hall.
STRING ENSEMBLES
STRING ORCHESTRA
The String Orchestra is composed of Grade 9–12 students who range from beginner levels to advanced levels of playing, conducted by Ms. Fabbro. While Trudeau's Wind Ensembles perform contemporary music, Trudeau's String Orchestra allows for a more classical and romantic style of music.
Full Ensemble — Room 175, Wednesday @ 3:00 pm
VOCAL ENSEMBLES
CHAMBER CHOIR — UNAVAILABLE FOR 2023–2024
The only vocal ensemble available at Trudeau, the Chamber Choir stands for itself — it doesn't need backup! Possibly one of the most musically talented groups of students at Trudeau are a part of the Chamber Choir, which performs at its own music festivals and at Trudeau events such as Winter Melodies, Spring Harmonies and the Remembrance Day ceremonies.