Military Magnet Academy – Music Appreciation

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course introduces the basic compositional concepts of tonal music. Topics include scales and key signatures, rhythm, intervals, chords, transposition, part writing, figured bass, harmonization and analysis of music from the common practice period. Students develop rhythmic and aural skills through sight-singing, ear-training, and listening activities. Students must have formal music training through enrollment in chorus, band, strings or private lessons and must be able to read music and match pitch with the voice.