General Music

Intro to Music Theory and Composition

IN PERSON: MU4X14S1ONLINE: MU4V14S1 or MU4V15S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.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 include 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 and Composition

IN PERSON: MU4X15S2ONLINE: MU4V15S2 - also available online, S2 only -If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.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: None
Advanced Music Theory and Comp is a one-semester-long course offered in the spring. This course is designed to sharpen students' music theory and composition knowledge. The course will continue work in the 3 music competency areas: aural, written, and rhythmic skills. Coursework will mirror the AP music theory curriculum, however this is not an AP offering. Additional coursework will include composing a senior piece for a school chamber ensemble, and/or a chorale in the style of Bach using the 18th-century rules.

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