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Feb 19, 2007 11:02

During my audition for the University of Michigan I had to take a "Theory Placement test ( Read more... )

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deflatcb February 19 2007, 16:11:40 UTC
That sounds about right....

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indigo_wind February 19 2007, 16:29:32 UTC
Yep...Actually, from just what i've researched, the FSU entrance exams are KILLER...They scare me, hence my lack of desire to go there right now. :-D

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... tpeacockiii February 19 2007, 16:32:58 UTC
Entrance exams suck, bottom line.

This was the day of my audition, I wasn't even accepted to the school yet. I honestly don't see the point. And if they can justify a reason, why did they make it so hard? My theory knowledge shouldn't determine entrance into a performance oriented doctorate program.

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Re: ... deflatcb February 19 2007, 17:51:35 UTC
"My theory knowledge shouldn't determine entrance into a performance oriented doctorate program."

I disagree. Skills like harmonic dictation and simple figured bass realization really demonstrate basic assets needed to be a high-level musician. Especially at the doctoral level.

Ask Charles Rosen.

As a matter of fact, I'd argue that if you want a degree in performance your dictation skills should be BETTER than usual.

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Re: ... tpeacockiii February 19 2007, 19:17:32 UTC
I'm don't mind figured bass. As a performer, I'll run into that if I play older music that uses the practice. But, I don't see a time where I'll be forced to take musical dictation.

I think it is helpful and makes you a better musician, it develops your ear to recognize things. But last time I checked, I didn't play a passage any differently if I knew it was a ii-V-I cadence, or whatever progression...

99% of the time I have music in front of me and access to all parts, or a score. :)

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