The exact date and time of the exam is usually determined during the late summer. Your score on the theory placement exam will help us advise you on correct enrollment in our theory course sequence. The theory placement exam will cover both written and aural skills in music theory. 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.