Tallwood High – Advanced Placement Music Theory

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students will engage in intensive study of all aspects of music theory including notation, dictation, ear training, sight- singing, compositional skills, and harmonic analysis in accordance with the guidelines established by the Advanced Placement Committee of the College Board. The primary emphasis is placed on music of the Common Practice Period (1600-1750). Students recognize, describe, and apply the basic materials and processes of music through an integrated approach, which includes aural, written, creative, and analytical components. Students develop, draft, refine, and share music ideas. Students investigate career opportunities in music and identify connections between music and other fields of knowledge. Students enrolled in AP Music Theory are highly encouraged to be active in some form of music performance course.