Our music program offers many opportunities during the school year. Every year we bring in guest artists to work with our students, and look forward to when we can resume planning for experiential learning opportunities outside of the school through music festivals, concerts, and extended tours. Scroll down this page for 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 concerts by:
- Ontario Provincial Honour Band
- Six String Nation Guitar
- Humber College Music Program
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra
- Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra
- Music Festivals:
- MusicFest Canada Nationals
- Music Alive
- Georgian Bay Regional MusicFest (Collingwood)
- Band performances:
- CFL Toronto Argonauts pre-game at BMO Field
- AHL Toronto Marlies "O Canada" and intermission performances at Coca-Cola Coliseum
- Keswick Santa Claus Parade
- Sutton Santa Claus Parade
- RogersTV Community Concert
- Stephen Leacock Theatre
- Music Tours
- Rock n Roll Hall of Fame & Motown Museum (Cleveland, Detroit)
- Niagara Falls
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Quebec City
- Student awards:
- Music Excellence
- Music Leadership
- Friends of Keswick Music Bursary for students pursuing post-secondary music studies
- York Music Camp
- Music Council
Families
Our Association of Music Parents (AMP) is a group of dedicated parent and community volunteers that support our band and music programs. New members are welcome!
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.