Placement examinations in music theory and piano, and applied music
auditions on the principal instrument or voice are given during
registration week of the fall and spring semesters to all entering
students intending to declare a major in Music. The Music Theory
Placement Examination is administered to determine the student’s level
of entry in the music theory sequence (MUS 099 or MUS 112). The Piano
Placement Examination is administered to determine the student’s level
of entry in piano studies (MUC 110, 111, 210 or 211; MUA 121, 122, 221,
or 222, Minor Applied Piano; or MUE 310 as applicable). Applied music
auditions are heard by the music faculty to determine the student’s
level of entry into the major or minor sequence of applied studies.
Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination
The Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination is the MUA 282
jury heard by a quorum of applied music faculty to determine the
student’s mastery of performance skills that are prerequisite to
matriculation through 300- and 400-level applied music courses. Based
on the outcome of the jury examination (pass/fail) the Music Faculty
will advise the student to continue in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts In Music degree
program or elect another degree program in the University.
Piano Proficiency Examination
The Piano Proficiency Examination is administered to determine
achievement of required keyboard skills competencies. For Music
Education majors, a passing score on the examination must be achieved
to successfully complete MUE 311; for Music Performance majors, a
passing score on the examination must be achieved to successfully
complete MUA 222 (piano).