Health Careers High School – Music Theory AP

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This series of courses are designed for students interested in developing music notation writing skills and composition skills. Students will develop an understanding of basic music theory construction of melodic and harmonic lines of music as well as chord construction. Each course builds upon skills developed in previous courses. Students analyze and compose lines of music. Piano keyboard skills are used for theory applications. Applied Music Theory is offered on campuses where a certified AP Music Theory Instructor is available. Students completing Music Theory I are eligible for AP Music Theory OR music instructors can recommend students with strong music backgrounds for AP Music Theory without completion of prior Music Theory courses. Student compositions are performed by various ensembles. Scholarship awards are available for recognized compositions. Students are eligible to acquire college credit through the College Board AP Music Theory Exam process.