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Music Theory

This course will not be offered in 2009-2010; it will be offered in 2010-2011.

Course Number: #8983

For the student interested in music composition and/or considering music as a college major, MUSIC THEORY provides the tools necessary to get started. This course is open to students in grades 10-12 and will prepare students to take AP MUSIC THEORY, which is offered in alternating years. The fundamentals of music – such as notation, rhythm, intervals and chords – will be addressed, as well as an introduction to melodic elements and beginning four-part chorale writing in the style of Bach. (Common Practice) Ear-training (aural skills) is a major aspect of the course. In addition to classroom instruction, students will work in the Music Lab using the Auralia Ear-training computer program. Students will also be required to learn basic solfegge (sight-singing). Students should be able to read both bass and treble clefs.

Prerequisites: None

Credit(s): 1

Open to Grade(s): 10–12