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Important information for admitted and incoming students

Incoming undergraduate and graduate students will find important information below to help you navigate the summer months and the first few days in your new musical and academic home. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Locker Rentals

Information regarding locker rentals can be found here.

Ensemble Offerings & Audition Information

Discover more about our nearly 30 ensemble opportunities here.

Many ensembles require auditions, some do not. Learn which ensembles require auditions and see their requirements here.

UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION

Music Majors: Music Theory and Piano Placement

Music Theory Placement

Required for admitted music majors to help us place you in your first-year music theory course. Your results do NOT affect your admission to the music program or Kent State University.

Details

  • After successful completion of your audition and admittance to the Glauser School, you'll receive information about taking the Music Theory Placement prior to registering for classes during Destination Kent State.
  • The placement will be given online and you'll be notified how to access it. It will take 45 minutes (15 minutes aural and 30 minutes written).
  • After you receive your results and the recommendation is for placement in Music Rudiments, you'll be given the option to retake the Music Theory Placement later in the summer. Study materials will be provided by our Music Theory department. 

Questions or need additional study materials?

Contact Gerrey Noh, coordinator of music theory, at hnoh@kent.edu. 

Piano Placement 

Required for admitted music majors to help us place you in the appropriate piano course. Your results do NOT affect your admission to the music program or Kent State University.

After successful completion of your audition and admittance to the Glauser School:

  • If you have no piano experience by the first semester of enrollment, you will be automatically placed in MUS 17111 Piano Class I.
  • If you have prior piano experience you will be contacted regarding placement by Mr. Dana Brown, coordinator of class piano.

Questions about Piano Placement?

Contact Dr. Donna Lee at dlee3@kent.edu. 

Please Note: These placements help us place you in the correct music classes when you enroll at Kent State and are not used in our determination for admission or in scholarship consideration.
Music Minors: Music Theory and Piano Placements

Music Theory Placement 

  • Required for admitted Music Minors. 
  • Optional for admitted World Music and Jazz Studies Minors. Contact Gerrey Noh if you're interested in taking the Music Theory Placement.

Your results do NOT affect your admission to the music program.

Details

  • After successful completion of your audition and admittance to the Glauser School, you'll receive information about taking the Music Theory Placement prior to registering for classes during Destination Kent State.
  • The placement will be given online and you'll be notified how to access it. It will take 45 minutes (15 minutes aural and 30 minutes written).
  • After you receive your results and the recommendation is for placement in Music Rudiments, you'll be given the option to retake the Music Theory Placement later in the summer. Study materials will be provided by our Music Theory department. 

Questions or need additional study materials?

Contact Gerrey Noh, coordinator of music theory, at hnoh@kent.edu. 

Piano Placement 

  • Piano Placement is optional for all admitted music minors. If you are interested in evaluation for piano placement, please contact Dr. Donna Lee at dlee3@kent.edu.
  • Your results do NOT affect your admission to the music program.

Questions about Piano Placement?

Contact Dr. Donna Lee at dlee3@kent.edu.. 

Please Note: These evaluations will help us place you in the correct classes when you enroll at Kent State and are not used in our determination of admission.

GRADUATE INFORMATION

Graduate Student Music Theory Placement Exam

GRADUATE STUDENT MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM

  • All entering masters and doctoral students take a placement exam in music theory.
  • The exam must be taken before the start of enrollment in a graduate degree program.
  • Graduate theory coursework required as a result of this examination will be counted toward the degree requirements.
  • Students may retake the examination once.
  • The examination is given in August and January before the each semester begins. 

FALL 2023

  • Online testing only.
  • The exam will be available beginning Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8:00 a.m. and remain available until 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22.

EXAM DETAILS

The exam consists of three parts:

  • Introduction and Sound Check (15 minutes)
  • Aural Skills (15 minutes)
  • Written Skills (30 minutes)
  • Analysis (120 minutes)

Students should set aside a three-hour time block for the entire process.  

Technology requirements: All students should have access to a reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser. Cell phones and small tablets are not appropriate for viewing large scores. Students are encouraged to use a laptop or a desktop computer.

Questions?

Contact Gerrey Noh at hnoh@kent.edu

 

Graduate Student Orientation

All Graduate Student Orientations are TBD.

More information and updates can be found at www.kent.edu/graduatestudies/gso.

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