Prerequisites: Music Theory or equivalency exam The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Music Theory examination, with college credit and/or placement being awarded if a qualifying score is achieved. Students are given a solid foundation in intervals, pitch patterns, metric/rhythmic patterns, chords, and the terms that are part of a basic understanding of reading, performing, and listening to music. Analysis, elementary composition, aural skills, sightsinging, and keyboard harmony will also be studied. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the associated Advanced Placement examination and may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Grades: 10, 11, 12