Music Theory Placement Examination:

This examination, which includes both written and ear-training components, is required of all junior college students and undergraduate transfer students who have not completed a four-semester theory sequence with an accredited NASM school. New freshmen (non-transfer) students who have received training in music theory may take the exam; however, new freshmen students are not required to take the exam. The subject material for each exam may be gleaned from the following sources:

Theory I exam: Robert Gauldin, Harmonic Practice in Tonal Music, 2nd edition, chapters 1-12
Theory II exam: Harmonic Practice, 2nd edition, chapters 13-25
Theory III exam: Harmonic Practice, 2nd edition, chapters 26-41
Theory IV exam: Stefan Kostka, Materials and Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music, all

This examination is given on the Friday prior to the first day of classes in the fall and spring semester. Advanced registration for the exam is not necessary; incoming students interested in taking the exam may simply arrive at one of the specific times and locations listed below:

Fall 2012
Music Theory UG Placement Exam: Friday, August 17, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in 123 Murphy Hall

Spring 2013
Music Theory UG Placment Exam: Friday, January 18, 2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in 123 Murphy Hall

Keyboard Skills Placement Examination:

Placement Examination for the piano proficiency requirements for the various music degrees is required of all new freshmen and transfer students. All students, except piano majors or piano emphasis students, MUST either enroll directly in PIAN 144 or sign up in advance for an appointment to take the placement examination during the time period listed below. Questions may be directed to the Professor Scott McBride Smith, 304 Murphy Hall, 785-864-1470, scottsmith@iiym.com.

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Fall 2012
Keyboard Skills Placement Exam: Friday, August 17, 2012, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in 304 Murphy Hall

Spring 2013
Keyboard Skills Placement Exam: Friday, January 18, 2013, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in 304 Murphy Hall