AP Music Theory:

Going into AP Music Theory, it is necessary to master certain basic skills in order to be successful for the year and ultimately on the AP exam. The summer homework packets are designed for you to review/relearn/learn those topics so that you will be ready for an in-depth study of music theory when the new school year begins. Taking time to work on these fundamentals over the summer means we can have more time for composing and working on higher-level musical concepts during the school year.

Please print this packet and complete all sections carefully with a pencil. You will also need to play through short musical examples on a piano or keyboard. If you don’t have one, you can download a piano app for your smartphone. There are several free piano apps to choose from.

You will be assessed within the first two weeks of school on the information in the packet.

This should take you approximately 5 hours to complete. Good luck!

Download AP Music Theory summer homework packet

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AP Studio Art:

1. Purchase a 9″ x 12″ Mixed Media sketchbook. (50+ pages)
2. On the first page tell us a bit about yourself as an artist: What’s your experience with art? What materials do you prefer to work with? What subject matter (if any) is your favorite to create? In AP Studio Art, what techniques would you like to learn? What new materials or subject matters would you like to pursue?
3. On the next full spread of your sketchbook (two, 9″ x 12″ pages), create a mood board in which you explore the idea of “HOME” in a mood board (Mood Boards should include: photographs, magazine collage, color swatches, small sketches, rubbings, written thoughts, poems, stories, artists you’re inspired by).

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Williston Scholars Performing Arts:

Have a project proposal ready for instructor review for the start of T3.