Piano & Music Theory

Course Descriptions

Piano Lab—Piano Lab courses provide students with instruction on technical skills needed to play piano. 

Beginning Piano—This course is designed for highly motivated students who would like to learn to play piano. Students will learn basic keyboard skills such as pitch and rhythm reading, basic chords, basic music theory, piano/music history, and simple pieces. No prior experience required.

Intermediate/Advanced Piano Lab—This course is open to students who have had piano training, either through a school piano class or private lessons. Students will receive highly individualized attention as they progress in their ability to play more complex piano literature. Audition Required for course placement.

Music Theory—Our Music Theory courses study the structure of music. Students in this course have the opportunity to explore the academic side of music through studying form, composing, and analysis. 

Honors Music Theory—Music theory is an academic class, which involves the study of the fundamental structures of western music: scales, intervals, chords, and harmonic analysis. Students will also study form, basic part-writing technique, and compose. Ear training includes dictation and sight-singing. The course draws connections between music of the past to the present. The material covered is equivalent to the first semester of a college freshman theory course. (Recommended for grades 9-12)

Advanced Placement Music Theory—AP Theory is a second year music theory class. The course includes analysis of music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, and 20th Century periods to the present. Students will continue studies in part-writing, harmonic analysis and ear training, in addition to preparation for the AP Music Theory Examination. Prerequisite: Honors Music Theory. (This class is available to students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade).

Tri-M Music Honor Society 

Tri-M is a national music honors society dedicated to promoting music service, performance, and community at Enloe. Tri-M members participate in unique performances and concerts, assist music teachers, represent Enloe, and serve in the greater Raleigh area. Members are exposed to new opportunities as well as being recognized for music-related activities they are already involved in. Students in any grade and music department are welcome to apply as long as they are currently enrolled in a music class. To apply, please visit https://forms.gle/iJBShkqGctr9DTtE7 by November 21st, 2025. For any and all information on Enloe Tri-M, please find it on our masterdoc at bit.ly/trim2526.