Who should take the placement exam:
Students who wish to enroll in MUSC 0249, MUSC 0260, or MUSC 0261 should take the music department placement exam or have completed MUSC 0160 or equivalent. Students are encouraged to take the exam even if they have taken AP Music Theory or completed other theory coursework outside of Middlebury.
Exam components:
The placement exam includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions, a written portion submitted by email, and listening questions based on brief audio clips. The exam is untimed, but students are asked to complete it in a single sitting. We recommend setting aside approximately 90 minutes, though many students finish in less time.
Students taking the placement exam are required to abide by the Honor Code pledge: “I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment."
Exam window:
To receive the exam link, please email Professor Nick Shea at nshea@middlebury.edu. If you already know which course you intend to take (MUSC 0249, MUSC 0260, or MUSC 0261), please mention it in your message.
Exam results:
Results will be communicated to students by email from Professor Shea.
Contact with questions:
Professor Nick Shea, nshea@middlebury.edu