Music Theory II Instructor

The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks a Music Theory II Instructor for the Spring Semester 2026.

Title:

Music Theory II

Department:
Music

Classification:
Part-time instructor

General

Summary:

The Chicago High School for the Arts (Chi Arts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists.

We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

Position Overview:

This class is designed for sophomore music students to further explore the intricacies of music theory. Throughout this course, students will take their music literacy to the next level by engaging in topics such as part writing, chord progressions, harmonic function, voice leading, form, phrase, structure, and analysis. Students will deepen their understanding of music theory and develop their ear by analyzing compositions, creating their own compositions, and continuing to sight-read more advanced excerpts.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in music theory, aural skills, and pedagogy, and can inspire students to think critically and musically.

By the end of the course, students will have the ability to:

* Perform intermediate sight reading and dictation exercises with accuracy.

* Understand and identify formal structures and forms in compositions.

* Display understanding of chord structures, chord progressions, and melodic harmonization through part writing.

* Realize orchestral part writing by applying knowledge of figured bass, listening, and analysis.

* Apply part writing rules by creating their own compositions.

* Identify and use seventh chords