Music Theory Incoming Freshman Fall 2019
“Music Theory” is actually two different classes:
- MUS 125a: Lecture Component (Mon/Weds/Fri 9:00-9:50 AM)
- MUS 126a: Aural Skills Component (Tues/Thurs 9:00-9:50 AM)
All freshman music majors should register for both MUS 125a and MUS126a during their first semester, regardless of whether or not you passed the music theory diagnostic.
Music Theory Diagnostic
Your advisor will be able to tell you if you passed the music theory diagnostic when you register for classes. If you didn’t take the diagnostic when you auditioned, or if you didn’t pass it, or if you think there’s a mistake on the advisor’s list, don’t worry! You can still take it on Monday morning, the first day of classes – the diagnostic “retake” will be part of what happens on the first day of MUS 125a, which is the class you will be registered for.
Simply come to class on Monday morning in DH 1029 at 9 AM. You would do this anyway, so there’s nothing extra to remember.
Note: Transfer students take a different diagnostic. If you have ever taken music theory at another community college or university, you should report to DH 0158 at 9 AM on the first day of classes and speak to Dr. Coan.
Preparing for the Music Theory Diagnostic
Attached is a practice version of the Music Theory Diagnostic. It contains many, many questions that resemble the test, along with answers on the back of each page. Also, the following free resources might be useful:
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Archer at karcher@siue.edu. See you in August!
NOTE: There is a BBQ for all music students on the Saturday before classes start. If you haven’t received an invitation to your SIUE email a few days before, contact Dr. Archer for more info.
