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Important information for admitted and incoming students

Incoming undergraduate and graduate students will find important information below to help you navigate the summer months and the first few days in your new musical and academic home.

GENERAL INFORMATION

UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION

Music Theory Placement for Music Majors and Minors

Music Theory Placement

Is required if an incoming student wishes to bypass Theory I. If an incoming music major or minor wishes to start with Theory I, no summer placement test is necessary.

Your results do NOT affect your admission to the music program.

Want to take the placement test, have questions about this process, or need additional study materials?

Contact Gerrey Noh, coordinator of music theory, at hnoh@kent.edu.

GRADUATE INFORMATION

Graduate Student Music Theory Placement Exam

GRADUATE STUDENT MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM

All entering masters and doctoral students take a placement exam in music theory.
The exam must be taken before the start of enrollment in a graduate degree program.
Graduate theory coursework required as a result of this examination will be counted toward the degree requirements.
The examination is given in August before the fall semester begins.

EXAM DETAILS

The exam consists of three parts:

Introduction and Sound Check (15 minutes)
Aural Skills (15 minutes)
Written Skills (30 minutes)
Analysis (120 minutes)

Students should set aside a three-hour time block for the entire process.

Technology requirements: All students should have access to a reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser. Cell phones and small tablets are not appropriate for viewing large scores. Students are encouraged to use a laptop or a desktop computer.

Questions?

Contact Gerrey Noh at hnoh@kent.edu