[Smt-talk] question about music theory diagnostic exams for grad students

[Sam Nichols]

hi all,
my school wants to resurrect a diagnostic exam for all incoming PhD students (in three sub-disciplines: composition/theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology). We're going to try to limit the theory/musicianship portion of our test to 2 hours. BTW this test is not linked to admission; all of the students are already admitted. We'd like to understand what our incoming grad students know and what they don't know, and then try to help them fill in any gaps they might have. I've drawn up a rough version of the test, but it's prob. too long/involved/difficult, and so I'm trying to make the whole thing as sleek and streamlined as possible. I welcome any advice or information...  

best,
Sam

Sam Nichols
Lecturer, Department of Music
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616





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