½ credit, full year, college prep, meets 2 mods 3x a cycle

 

PREREQUISITES: Ability to play an instrument or sing and permission of the instructor. Open to grades 10-12.

 

This course provides the student with a basic background in the foundations of music theory including such essential elements as notation, rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, keyboard and sight singing. This course is essential for the student pursuing future studies in music. Offered in alternating years with Music Theory II.

 

½ credit, full year, college prep, meets 2 mods 3x a cycle

 

PREREQUISITES: Music Theory I or the equivalent demonstration of knowledge and permission of the instructor.

 

This course is an extension of Music Theory I with more advanced studies in the rudiments of music. Students explore the harmonic, melodic, and formal elements of music, part writing, and form/analysis. This course is essential for the student pursuing future studies in music. Offered in alternating years with Music Theory I.