John Champe HighAP Music Theory

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

ElectiveStudents in Advanced Placement Music Theory learn to recognize, understand, analyze and describe elements of music theory through composition, aural skills (ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing), notation terminology, and score analysis. Students in AP Music Theory are highly encouraged to be active in some form of music performance or composition. Students have the opportunity to take the AP Music Theory exam in May with the possibility of earning college credit.

Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation/Audition

Grades: 9-12

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