Thomas Dale High – College Music Theory Honors

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this college level music theory course, students develop an ability to recognize, understand and describe the fundamental processes of musical composition by an integrated approach to develop aural skills, sight-singing, written skills, compositional skills and analytical skills. Introduction of the analysis of the Bach chorale style facilitates harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. (Prerequisites: DE303D College Music Appreciation and Musicianship) (Aligns to Brightpoint Community College’s MUS111 and MUS112: Eight credits) MUSIC ENSEMBLES Exact course descriptions can be found in Performing Arts section of CCPS Course Offerings 2026-2027 - PA315H Advanced Jazz Band Honors - PA313H Symphonic Band Honors - PA319H Wind Ensemble Honors - PA413H Advanced Mixed Chorus Honors - PA414H Jazz Show Choir Mixed Honors - PA415H Jazz Show Choir Boys Honors - PA416H Jazz Show Choir Girls Honors - PA418H Vocal Ensemble Honors - PA318H Honors String Ensemble - PA612H Concert Orchestra Honors