AP® Music Theory

AP® Music Theory is designed to prepare students for success in music theory at the college level. It focuses on developing both written and aural (listening) skills. Students will spend time developing dictation and sight-singing skills as well as mastering written theory and compositional techniques. Students who enroll in this class are encouraged to have participated in a performance music class at a high level.

Student Feedback about AP® Music Theory

"A hoot and a half. Hands down, my most favorite class I've ever taken."
~2016-17 Student

"One of my favorite classes I've ever taken." ~2015-16 Student

"My favorite class. The best part of my day. It influenced my choice of major." ~2015-16 Student

"I loved this class, it was stressful but I feel like the difficulty was exaggerated. And the best part is I can write music on my own time now." ~ 2014-15 Student

"Definitely my favorite class! When I had to work on difficult areas, it didn't bother me because I enjoyed the class."
~ 2013-14 Student

"Really fun and definitely worthwhile. Although difficult, I suggest it to all top ensemble players."
~2016-17 Student

"Pretty cool. I never didn't want to go to theory this year."
~ 2016-17 Student

"Fantastic! Totally worth it and extremely educational and fun."
~2015-16 Student

"One of my favorite classes I have ever taken." ~2015-16 Student

"One of the best classes I have or will take. It really helped me with all of the music I practiced at the same time."
~ 2013-14 Student

"Super fun. My favorite class in high school besides choir, of course. :)"
~2016-17 Student

"This was my favorite class this year! Really made me appreciate music more and all year long my love of music has grown! I can't wait to take more theory classes next year." ~2015-16 Student

"Fun, good experience, 10/10 would recommend, learned so much about music and the way it works. It has helped me in my understanding of literature and learning new pieces of music."
~ 2013-14 Student

"Fun, informative and probably the best class I took my senior year."
~ 2013-14 Student