Course ID:  453401
YR
Course Name: Music Studies (Music Theory)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

This course offers students opportunities to listen to, analyze, perform and create music from various styles and genres (e.g. folk, classical, jazz and popular music). Some basic music reading skill is recommended. One unit of this course may serve as the required fine arts credit for graduation.

Course ID:  454451
YR
Course Name: AP Music Theory
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of music fundamentals and / or approval of instructor

What's Next: NONE

This course is a study of advanced music literacy, focusing on aural and written musical skills. This course covers material typically taught at a college freshman level. For students who plan to continue musical studies on the college level, this course will offer an essential opportunity for in–depth study and preparation. The expected outcome of this course is to prepare students for success on the Advanced Placement Music Theory exam.

Course ID:  454551
YR
Course Name: Music Theory II Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): AP Music Theory

What's Next: NONE

This course is a continuation of AP Music Theory and designed for students who wish to pursue college–level music studies in high school. Emphasis is on further study of common practice music theory, as well as composition, literacy, critical listening, and research of music in and out of the common practice.