AYA Entrance Requirements

Theory Placement Exam

Written Exam – 45 minutes

Major and Minor key signatures

Circle of 5ths

Musical Terminology

Forms (Binary, Rondo, Concerto)

Listening Exam – 15 minutes

Rhythmic Dictation

Rhythm Recognition

Melodic Dictation

Chord Quality Recognition (major, minor, diminished, augmented)

Interview – 15 minutes

1.) Who are you?

2.) What musical goals do you hope to achieve?

3.) When do you practice? How long?

4.) Where would you like to perform?

5.) Why should you be selected for AYA©?

6.) How did you perform on your audition?

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Audition – 20 minutes

2 Major three-octave scales and G arpeggios

2 Selections from Suzuki Book 5 (or equivalent) of opposing styles and tempi.

1 Selection from the Supplemental Repertoire list

Sight-Reading