MUSIC MAJOR
615



Grades: 11, 12
Full Year Course
Credits: 4
Level: Honors


Recommended Prerequisite:
Music Theory grade of B- or better, two years of a high school performing ensemble, and Teacher Recommendation


This course is designed for those students who have a serious interest in music as a career or who plan to elect music as a major or minor beyond high school. Due to the amount of independent work, students must be able to keep themselves motivated and on task. Unit topics will include advanced theory, history of Western music, conducting, composition, research projects, and individual performances. Students will be continuing studies on the piano keyboards.


Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • gain extensive knowledge of many musical careers


  • apply essential knowledge to write, arrange, and conduct music compositions


  • have a basic knowledge of the history of western music


  • analyze and solve musical problems through independent music performances