Music Theory is a year-long course that examines the harmony and form of Western European music with a focus on the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, approximately 1700–1900. This course also includes instruction in sight-singing and ear-training. It is recommended that students enter the course with the ability to read pitch and rhythm at a basic level. Other fundamentals such as recognizing all 24 key signatures; the natural, harmonic, and melodic scales; and compound and syncopated rhythm will be covered at the beginning of the first semester. This course is designed to serve as a replacement for AP Music Theory. While the course does not adhere to the AP curriculum, it does provide a conceptual foundation for students who are interested in preparing independently for the AP Music Theory exam.
Course Number
OMT10
Level
High School
Semester
Year
Credit Hours
5.00
Subject
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor, Ability to read bass and treble clefs