AP Music Theory

AP Music Theory is an advanced course for students who will be majoring in music at the university level. The goal of this course is to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials of music. The study is by the development of the student’s aural, sight-singing, written, compositional, and analytical skills through the use of music literature. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Music Theory.

Prerequisites:  1) Instructor approval 2) current active participation in a music ensemble or private lessons 3) music reading ability 4) basic instrumental or vocal performance skills.

Syllabus and Grading Policy