AP MUSIC THEORY

This course is an advanced music theory course equivalent to a first year college course in music theory. Music Theory II is a prerequisite for AP Music Theory. Students will be able to recognize, understand, read and write musical notation, have a basic understanding of the rudiments of music terminology. Students must have performance skills in voice or an instrument as a prerequisite. Emphasis is on harmonic analysis, basic composition, historical style, dictation, and basic keyboard harmony. By taking the AP Music Theory exam, students may be awarded either college credit or advanced placement dependent upon the individual college.