School of Music

Interim School Director

Administrative Officer

Administrative Associate

Before being admitted into the music fundamentals courses students must demonstrate the following skills:

1. Music Reading
   • Know note names in treble and bass clef
   • Major and minor key signatures
   • Time Signatures / Rhythmic Values
   • Helpful: major and minor scales


2. Aural Skills / Singing Skills
   • Vocal pitch matching
   • Beat awareness
   • Ability to sing back a simple melody by ear


3. Keyboard Skills
   • Ability to match notes on the staff with keys on the keyboard
   • The physical coordination necessary to move individual fingers

Resources for Preparation

Useful Books

Online Resources

Other Resources