Music History & Theory [MH04278] – Year A/B
1 Credit. This course introduces the History of music in the Western civilization in the first semester and Music Theory in the second semester. Music History covers the different style periods including the medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical and modern era. Students are expected to listen to and identify the music of great composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Music Theory will include music terminology, developing notational skills, basic composition skills, score analysis and aural skills. Required for a Performing Arts—Music endorsement. Prerequisite: Piano I, junior or senior standing.
Music Technology I [MH04279] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This course introduces students to a variety of software, hardware and system set-up procedures. We will cover the use of computers, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, live sound and other technologies related to music. This class requires students to produce tangible music products. Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Rock Ensemble, or Music Tech is required for a Performing Arts—Music endorsement. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Music Technology II [MH04280] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This intermediate course is designed to help students continue to develop their skills in using a variety of software, hardware and system set-up procedures and produce tangible musical products of greater depth and complexity than Music Technology I. We will cover use of computers, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, live sound and other technologies related to music. This class requires students to produce tangible musical products. Prerequisite: Music Technology I and junior or senior standing; teacher recommendation.