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This is a year-long course.

This class will develop your musicianship skills through a creative and comprehensive study of music making. Using the musical norms established by western tonal music as a common point of reference, we will explore musical styles from a wide range of countries, cultures, and eras to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the power of music. Expand your understanding of how musicians have uniquely organized sound and silence using a wide variety of theories. Students will deepen their understanding of each theoretical concept through creative assignments, arrangements, and compositions. This class will challenge and change the way you listen to, think about, and perform music. If you are interested in the AP Music Theory exam (which only covers western tonal music theory), some of the curriculum will be applicable, but you will need to supplement extra practice for certain skills specific to the exam.

Prerequisite:  Students need to contact Mr. Kitajima Geefay for permission from the instructor lkitajimageefay@menloschool.org