Fundamentals of MusicCourse DescriptionThe Fundamentals of Musicianship course includes the study and development of practical skills in reading, writing and sight singing music, musical signs and terms, intervals, triads, major and minor scales, key signatures, meter, rhythm and harmony. Students will develop an ability to identify musical pitches, both singularly and in combinations through melodic and harmonic dictation. It is strongly suggested that students electing this course also be enrolled in a performance course. This course is designed to be the prerequisite for AP Music Theory.
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AP Music TheoryCourse DescriptionThe AP Music Theory course pursues the advanced study of theory, harmony, form, analysis, composition, and ear training. This course provides substantial preparation for a music theory course at the freshman level in college. It is strongly recommended that students electing this course be enrolled in a performance course. Students may earn college credit by taking the AP Course and scoring well on the AP Music Theory Exam.
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