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Welcome to AP Music Theory at Franklin H.S.
AP Music Theory is a rigorous in-depth study of music that covers the concepts of first-year collegiate music theory. At completion, Franklin students are prepared to take an AP Music Theory Exam. The content of this course has been adapted from the Expanded Course Specifications on the AP Central website.
Textbook: Music in Theory and Practice by Bruce Benward and Marilyn Saker. 9th edition
Completion of this the course will help musicians develop a greater understanding of a wide variety of musical concepts including: melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and music history and style. Skills such as melodic and harmonic dictation, listening to and having a basic understanding of a wide variety of music styles, sight-singing skills, and keyboard harmony are also an important part of the course. In addition to studying and focusing on musical concepts listed in the AP units below, we will also take some time to explore musical styles from around the world through the year.
Daily Classroom Routine
Rhythm/Sight Read/Ear training Exercises
Lesson of the Day-Notes and Concepts and Practice
Work the Material-large and small group work
Units and concepts covered in this AP Music Theory Course:
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