Walkersville High – Advanced Music Studies, Music Theory 1B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at GTJHS as part of the Academy for the Fine Arts for two entire instructional blocks daily. Students from all other Frederick County public high schools are eligible to audition for these courses. Courses for first and second year Academy students. AFA Music Theory 1A/1B is offered as a school-based Dual Enrollment course through FCC. This course will prepare students with key fundamentals of music theory and ear training allowing for full preparation for the AP music theory curriculum. Students will experience a variety of exercises and practice with listening, composing, arranging, and perceiving relative to specific theory concepts. Units covered include scales, intervals, chords, microanalysis, macro-analysis, counterpoint, and four-part writing.