Music Theory

Music Theory Fundamentals (0270) Credit .5

This course is open to any student desiring to learn the basic language of music. No previous knowledge of music theory is required. The study of music fundamentals will include common music symbols, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, scales, chords, basic score reading, and ear training exercises to build a basic music vocabulary for composition.

Music Composition (0273) Credit .5

This course is a continuation of Music Theory Fundamentals. Course work will cover the study of melody, harmony, chords and arranging music. Listening exercises, score reading techniques and the psychology of creating music for specific purposes will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic skills to compose music. Students will utilize the computer lab for composition exercises and use various music software programs to complete and arrange final compositions. Prerequisite: Music Theory or permission of instructor.

AP Music Theory (0272) Credit 1.0

This course mirrors the music theory and ear training course work of typical freshman music majors. In addition to advanced music theory concepts, the course focuses heavily on music literacy. Students learn to read and write melody and harmony with great fluency. AP exam involves sight singing, dictation and free response questions. AP test fee paid by student.