General Music
Intro to Music Theory Comp
Intro to Music Theory Comp
MU4X14S1
PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None
Intro to Music Theory Comp is a semester long course offered in the fall. This course is designed for students interested in deepening their prior knowledge of Music Theory and how it relates to their personal performance area. The course is divided into 3 sections that include aural skills such as ear training, sight singing and melodic dictation; written skills which includes harmony and chord building and figured bass; and rhythmic skills including Dalcroze movement and rhythmic dictation exercises. This course is open to the general school population. A knowledge of note reading and instrumental or vocal music background is strongly encouraged to ensure student success in the course.Advanced Music Theory Comp
Advanced Music Theory Comp
MU4X15S2
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Music Theory and Composition *GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: NoneAdvanced Music Theory and Comp is a one semester long course offered in the spring. This course is designed to sharpen students knowledge of music theory and composition. The course will continue work in the 3 music competency areas, which include: aural skills, written skills, and rhythmic skills. Course work will mirror the AP music theory curriculum, however this is not an AP offering. Additional course work will include composing a senior piece for a school chamber ensemble, and/or a chorale in style of Bach using the 18th century rules.