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School of Music

Pre-College Theory/Aural skills class

  • The courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters.

  • A complete course of study is four semesters.

    • First semester—fundamentals and counterpoint

    • Second semester—diatonic harmony and small forms

    • Third semester—chromatic harmony

    • Fourth semester—form

  • Appropriate aural skills reinforce each semester’s class.

  • Enrolled students are eligible to take the College Board's AP Theory exam or can use the courses as preparation to test out of one or more semesters of theory/aural skills when they matriculate at a music school or conservatory. 

  • Textbooks and materials are not included in the tuition cost.

Class Information

  • Tuesdays from 4-6:30 p.m.

  • Class size is limited to five high school students

  • Prior to enrolling, students must interview with the instructor. Call the DUCSOM office, 271-4011, to arrange a time.