AP Music Theory

For 2026-27, L-S is offering an AP Music Theory course for the first time!  We are excited to add this to our course offerings.  This is a full-year course that meets 4 times a week.  It will be taught by Mr. Bunting.

Requirements:
*11th or 12th grade
*Students must be signed up for an L-S Band, Choir or Orchestra during the year they take AP Music Theory, plus at least 1 other year of the L-S ensemble. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Bunting, Mr. Grandprey, or Mr. Oh.

Goals:
*To extend and deepen L-S Music students' understanding of music they make in L-S Choir, Band, Orchestra and other ensembles.
*To develop ear training skills in intervals, chord qualities, harmonic progressions, rhythms.
*To build music theory skills in the rigorous set of topics covered by the AP exam, so students who choose to take the exam are well-prepared, so students who minor or major in music in college are well-prepared, and so students with a passion for music cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation for music.

Course description from the Program of Studies is below:

(713) AP MUSIC THEORY                                                                                           Full year course - 4 credits
Prerequisites: 11th or 12 grade, concurrent enrollment in L-S Choir, Band or Orchestra, plus 1 or more previous years of an L-S Choir, Band or Orchestra.
              This course is designed for students with extensive experience in music ensembles to gain mastery of concepts and skills in music theory. The course will cover all content and skills included in the AP Music Theory exam, such as a review of basics with melodies, rhythms & meter, and harmonies, scales, key signatures, harmonic progressions, voice leading and figured bass, ear training skills with intervals and chords, and sight-singing in major and minor keys.” (HH)