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Course Description: AP Music Theory (Ralston Valley Senior High School)

AP Music Theory is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year music theory college course as specified by the College Board. AP Music Theory develops students' understanding of musical structure and compositional procedures. Usually intended for students who already possess performance-level skills, AP Music Theory courses extend and build upon students' knowledge of intervals, scales, chords, metric/rhythmic patterns, and the ways they interact in a composition. Musical notation, analysis, composition, and aural skills are important components of the course.

This course can earn 0 credits in AP Music Theory at Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

College Tuition for this course: $0
Additional Costs for this Course: $95

Additional Information: Students must purchase textbook. AP Exam fee $95.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? No. Students are encouraged to connect with their preferred college/university advisor to determine transferability of college credit.

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