Ralston Valley Senior High SchoolAP Music Theory

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

AP Music Theory is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year music theory college course as specified by the College Board. AP Music Theory develops students’ understanding of musical structure and compositional procedures. Usually intended for students who already possess performance-level skills, AP Music Theory courses extend and build upon students’ knowledge of intervals, scales, chords, metric/rhythmic patterns, and the ways they interact in a composition. Musical notation, analysis, composition, and aural skills are important components of the course.<br>The AP exam must be taken to remain eligible to be awarded an Honors Diploma.

Prerequisites: Teacher approval, AP Music Theory textbook, AP/Honors contract

Grades: 11-12

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