Albert P. Smith Music Center is located at 142 Ransom Ave. NE. You can park in Ramp A (across the street) and we will provide you with a validation ticket. Parents and guardians are welcome to come, especially if they have any questions. They will have an opportunity to meet with the Music Department Program Director and an Academic Advisor to ask any questions they may have.
Overview of the Day
- Music Program Overview and Presentation
- Building Tour
- Placement Tests
- Auditions
- Individual Music Advising and Registration
Program and Testing Information
- The Digital Audio Certificate and Music and Entertainment Business programs do not require advanced study on a primary instrument or voice, and do not require an audition. All other programs do.
- Students in the Digital Audio Certificate and Music and Entertainment Business programs should still come to an audition day for appropriate placement testing, advising, and music course registration for next year.
Music Theory Placement Test Information
- The test is to determine the best course placement for your success in our Music Theory courses. It is not possible to fail the test. You can use free drills/tests at musictheory.net to prepare. Some topics you will be asked about are:
- Reading treble and bass clef
- Rhythms and Time Signatures
- Key Signatures
- Major and Minor Scales
- Interval identification and notation
- Triad identification
Piano Placement Test Information
- If you have never played the piano before, that is okay, it is not required. This again, is for placement into the appropriate class for your success. You can simply tell us you have not played the piano before, and we will place you in Introduction to Piano so you can start with the fundamentals.
- Some things on the test will be
- Note identification on treble and bass clef
- Playing major and minor scales in five-finger position
- Performing rhythms
- Short sight reading using both hands
- Note - this test is not applicable for students who are studying piano as their primary instrument.
Audition Information
- Just like the placement tests, this is for placement into an appropriate level of applied study. You will not be rejected from the program, however, if you are placed in a lower level of study, it may take you longer to finish your degree.
- Review the requirements on our Music Department Audition website to be as prepared as possible. If you are not able to perform all of the suggested repertoire, that is okay, please come prepared to perform music that best showcases your abilities.