Des Moines Public Schools Performing Arts
Kelly Schnackenberg
Fine and Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator1
[email protected]
  • Performing Arts
  • Theatre
  • Music
    • Band
    • Elementary Music
    • Orchestra
    • Vocal
    • Music Appreciation
    • Music Theory
  • Festivals and Events
    • Middle School All-City Music Festival
    • Summer Music Camps
  • Research
  • Instrument Rental
  • Teacher Resources
Students are able to take an introductory level music theory course as well as an AP (Advanced Placement) offering at all of our comprehensive high schools. 

Introduction to Music Theory

This is a one semester intro level course. Course MUS153
Curriculum Guide

AP Music Theory 

This is a two semester course with advanced placement work.
​Course MUS501 and MUS502
Curriculum Guide
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