You will be tested on the fundamentals of music, diatonic and chromatic four-part harmony, and twentieth century music theory. The aural skills portion of the exam will include intervals, chords, rhythm, melodic dictation, and harmonic dictation. Music theory includes both written music theory and aural skills. The written theory courses meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for three semester hours of credit. The aural skills courses carry one semester hour of credit and meet on Tuesday and Thursday.
Attendance is required for all classes.
The aural skills portions of the theory sequence parallel the subjects being studied in each semester of the written theory class. If you do not have credit on your transcript for music theory, you will be expected to enroll in and successfully complete our theory curriculum. Any student with an exceptional background in theory has the opportunity to receive credit for a course by exempting the course or satisfying course requirements. Any student who feels they have the necessary skill must see the course instructor on the first or second day of classes to make arrangements for taking this exam. Knowledge of major key signatures.