AP MUSIC THEORY (1 credit)

744 - Level 4/AP Elective Course Grade: 11, 12 Duration: Year Prerequisite: Music Theory II or Teacher Approval

 

This course will teach music reading, notation, dictation, sight singing, composition, and analysis skills while preparing students for the AP Music Theory test. Students will gain an understanding of tonality, intervals, part writing, form, and simple composition. Students are required to take the AP Exam in each AP course for which they are enrolled. An AP contract must be signed by both an AP student and a parent for the student to complete enrollment. All AP course may additional requirements. ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: 20% class participation; 40% tests/quizzes; 40% homework.