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: Jane Clendinning and Elizabeth West Marvin, The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis, 2nd edition, chapters 9-17 (diatonic theory, harmonic function in phrases, embellishing chords, non-chord tones, cadences)
Theory II exam: Clendinning and Marvin, 2nd edition, chapters 18-24 (all of the above plus sequences, cadential 6/4, and secondary dominants)
Theory III exam: Clendinning and Marvin, 2nd edition, chapters 25-30 (all of the above plus chromatic harmonies and enharmonic modulation)
(NB: These three exams will all contain part writing in four parts, figured bass realization, and melody harmonization.)
Theory IV exam: Clendinning and Marvin, 2nd edition, chapters 33-40 (modes, non-diatonic scales, set class, twelve-tone procedures, and other post-tonal techniques)

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 2013
Music Theory UG Placement Exam: Friday, August 23, 2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in 123 Murphy Hall

Spring 2014
Music Theory UG Placement Exam: Friday, January 17, 2014, 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 2013
Keyboard Skills Placement Exam: Friday, August 23, 2013, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in 304 Murphy Hall (Students will sign up in advance for an exam appointment to be held during this time period.)

Spring 2014
Keyboard Skills Placement Exam: Friday, January 17, 2014, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in 304 Murphy Hall (Students will sign up in advance for an exam appointment to be held during this time period.)