AP Music Theory Applied

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  • Author(s): Spieker, Matthew H.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    General Music Today. Oct 2016 30(1):16-19.
  • Publication Date:
    2016
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      4
    • Education Level:
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Music Theory; Advanced Placement Programs; Training Methods; Secondary School Curriculum; Musical Composition; Listening Skills; Music Education; Music Techniques; Creative Activities
    • Subject Terms:
      Arizona
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1048371316641462
    • ISSN:
      1048-3713
    • Abstract:
      Some American high schools include Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory within their course offerings. Students who pass the AP exam can receive college credit either as a music or humanities credit. An AP class, however, offers music students more than future college credit; it ultimately improves musicianship skills and promotes deeper engagement within their ensembles. A more appropriate name for music theory could be musicianship training, as students gain understanding and become better musicians. There are many ways to apply musicianship training. Composition may be considered as the obvious application of music theory, but when viewing the course as musicianship training, teachers can develop many creative ways to apply these skills.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2016
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1111759