Niwot High School – Music Theory

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This class is a study of the fundamentals of music. It breaks down the parts of music from the basics of music notation, scales, tonality, keys, counterpoint, transitions, and the history behind them. Students can expect to learn the common procedure used in analysis and composition. The study of music theory interacts with your musical intuition—honing, sharpening, and enhancing it with insights and perception. It is expected that you do not simply memorize terms—that you go one step further and make these terms and ideas a familiar part of your entire approach to music.