The ultimate goal of an AP Music Theory course is to develop a student's ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. The achievement of these goals may best be approached by initially addressing fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional skills using both listening and written exercises. College Board Online. The classroom experience is different for each student because of the different backgrounds brought to the classroom. GHS uses 3 textbooks.
Sight singing is tested bi-weekly.
Students will need to purchase manuscript paper. Class will meet in room A5 during period 4. This class is College-oriented. Expect high standards, lots of reading, advanced homework, and improved piano and computer skills.