<p>If she is not going to be a music major then why take AP THeory?</p>
<p>Uhhh … because maybe she loves music. That is possible.</p>
<p>if she thinks it is a easy A or an easy 5</p>
<p>I never said she thinks it’s an easy A.
Books (such as Admission Matters) mention that colleges don’t take kindly to transcripts with music electives as opposed to “firmer” academic subjects.</p>
<p>especially since she is not a “musician”</p>
<p>I think singers (like drummers) would take offense at that comment.</p>
<p>Sorry if I offended you …I certainly never meant to. As I said, “if she’s interested in it”, then she should take it. I just was pointing out that it is not an easy course. </p>
<p>As for being a musician, I did not say anything about “instrumentalists vs singers or percussionists” as they are all musicians… and my mistake…usually a singer refers to themselves as a singer not just someone who “sings”…so I assumed you meant she casually plays a little piano and sings instead of being a serious musician. My apologies for misundertanding…I truly was just trying to help.</p>
<p>Just came across this thread and thought I’ll tap into everyone’s advice…my 9th grade daughter will be taking Level 10 music theory next week, has played piano for 9 yrs, and sang in the school choir since 1st grade. She will NOT be a music major (or minor). Since she has learned so much, would it be logical to take Music Theory AP exam? In another word, would it be a waste of all that knowledge, if she didn’t? Would colleges feel that she is dedicated to her outside interests? The only problem is her school does not offer this AP class. Any idea on an on-line class or something to prepare for the exam? Thanks!</p>