Our music program offers many opportunities during the school year. Scroll down through this page to see opportunities for parents, as well as opportunities for co-op education and careers in music.
Past and present music events at Keswick High School have included:
- Guest artist visits and workshops (in-person and virtual)
- Fine Arts Banquet year-end celebration
- Winter and Spring Concerts
- Attending or hosting professional concerts
- Band performances:
- 7 performances at KHS
- Joint performances with other high schools
- Elementary Feeder School Tours
- Ensemble Performances
- “Music in the Streets”
- Sutton Farmer’s Market
- 4 performances at KHS
- KHS Coffee House
- Music Tours
- Overnight trips to music festivals and universities
- Kettleby Valley Camp Creative Music Retreat
- Student awards:
- Music Excellence
- Music Leadership
- Friends of Keswick Music Bursary for students pursuing post-second
- Music Council
Families
Your support and partnership are vital throughout the year. We hold several concerts a year, and your attendance is an important part of those performances. One of our goals is to create an ever-growing musical community through musical performances. If you have a performance opportunity for one of our ensembles, please reach out to Mr. Eriksen with the details.
Career Opportunities in Music
Music is a passion for many people, but finding a career in the field might seem like a challenge. Music programs at Ontario colleges and universities are equipped to give you practical applications for your skills and knowledge, so you can work at what you love. Investigate the links below for more information and talk with your music teacher and guidance counsellor.
- OntarioCollege.ca - Music Programs at Ontario Colleges Search results for most of the music programs available at colleges across Ontario.
- OUInfo - A guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students and Guidance Counsellors Search results for music degree programs available at universities across Ontario.
- Careers in Music A great place to start, with many resources including a "career finder".
- Berklee College of Music - Careers Site A comprehensive site with a variety of music careers.
Cooperative Education in Music
The Co-operative Education Department at Keswick High School offers several music placements in a variety of settings. It is highly recommended that students take music courses in grades 9 and 10 if they are interested in a music-related placement in grade 11 or 12.
Potential placements include:
- music recording
- music publishing
- instrument design and construction (drum building)
- instrument repair
- elementary school music classroom
- secondary school music classroom
For more information about co-operative education placements, speak with the teachers in the Co-operative Education Department.