This is a yearlong course that teaches a wide array of musical concepts. Along with music theory and beginning composition the students also deal with aural skills, dictation and sight singing. During the year of study, students will reach the advanced level of achievement in the music content standards published by the California Department of Education. The objectives for this course are taken from the AP Music Theory and Composition course Description published by the college board. Students learn the basics of music notation and score analysis along with knowledge of basic tonal harmony and the eighteenth century common practice period style.