906 Music Theory & Aural Skills 

Gr 9 - 12 | 6 Credits | Year-Long | 5x per Cycle

This year-long course provides a core body of music theory knowledge and training in aural skills for those wishing to improve their personal musicianship, music literacy, and music comprehension. This course is particularly helpful for those intending to minor or major in music in college. Course content centers on “common practice” traditional music theory (scales, keys, intervals, chords, scales/modes, figured bass, et al.) as well as instruction in sight-singing (solfege) and ear training (aural skills).

Essential Skills

The Wellesley Public Schools Performing Arts Program offers a comprehensive program of experiences for all students. Courses offered through the Performing Arts are grounded in the Massachusetts State Arts Framework Essential Skills and Standards; Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting. 

Music Theory and Aural Skills Essential Skills:

Creating:      

• Students will compose music utilizing the music elements of texture, harmony, rhythm, melody, form, timbre.

Performing:  

• Students will engage in aural skill exercises exercising pitch and rhythmic development.

Responding:

• Students will develop listening skills to analyze and interpret musical compositions.

Connecting: 

• Students will analyze music as a reflection of societal, historical, and cultural emotions and experience.