Music Theory Placement Practice Test

Student auditioning for…

• Debut (entry level) study sections A – C

• Academy (intermediate level) study sections A – G

• Conservatory (advanced level) study sections A - J

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Free Audition Tips!!!

• Know what the audition requirements are. Have your teacher help you make an appropriate selection. Do not take a 2nd violin part or the 3rd clarinet part of a work from your orchestra or band folder as audition material.

• Make sure your instrument is in good condition, and if you are a reed player, that you have a reed which works well. Be early. Warm up properly before going into the audition.
  Dress appropriately. Jeans, shorts, and T-shirts do not help make a good impression. Dress comfortably, but presentably.

• Remember that you are being evaluated in many ways in addition to your performance. Be straight-forward, respectful, direct and friendly. Don’t be nonchalant, fearful or roll your eyes. Smile!
  Focus. Don't think about mistakes you may have made in the music, or any difficult passages coming up. Enjoy the music you are performing.

• If the auditioners ask questions, answer as best as you can. Look directly at the person to whom you are talking. Be able to pronounce correctly the title and the name of the composer of the music you are performing.

• When you have finished and are excused, smile and say, "Thank you."

• Remember that those listening to you want to make you feel comfortable and at ease. They are rooting for you – they are on your side!