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Course Title: Harmony & Theory Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105710 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): Two years in a PRHS performing arts ensemble OR Open to Grades: 11, 12
instructor approval
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: The purpose of Harmony and Theory is to give students a better understanding of the mechanics of music
and to provide special preparation for those students who intend to study music beyond high school. A piano background
is helpful but not required.

Course Title: Music Technology Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105720 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): Ability to read sheet music Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Description: Music Technology is a course designed to introduce students to the basic programs and techniques used in
the process of creating and recording music. Class activities include software introduction, music composition, recording
and mixing of sounds. Computer and piano background are helpful but not necessary.

Course Title: Beginner Piano Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 105730 Term(s) Offered: Semester
Prerequisite(s): No prior piano experience Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Description: Piano is a course designed to introduce the student to the proper playing of the piano and simple song
performance. Music notation, hand position and rhythmic accuracy are emphasized. This course is for students who have
had no prior piano experience.

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