Undergraduate Application Checklist
_____ Visit EMU campus (Any time)
_____ Submit EMU application (September - February)
_____ Submit audition application (pdf), select audition date (September - February)
_____ Solicit and submit two recommendation letters (pdf) (September - February)
_____ Attend Audition Day (November - March)
_____ Meet with major applied faculty member (Any time, but especially on Audition Day)
_____ Meet with ensemble director (Any time, but especially on Audition Day)
_____ Take theory placement test* (Audition Day preferred)
_____ Take piano placement test† (Audition Day preferred)
_____ Interviews for Music Therapy - if applicable (Audition Day)
_____ Contact a studio teacher or ensemble director to sit in on a rehearsal/studio class - optional (Any time)
_____ Attend Fast Track March (June)
_____ Make advising appointment with Dr. Pierce March (June)
_____ Visit Honors College - if applicable (February - April)
_____ Attend new student orientation (August - September)
_____ Take theory placement test - if not taken earlier (Day before classes begin)
_____ Take piano placement test - if not taken earlier (Day before classes begin)
*Music Theory Entrance Placement Examination: NEW STUDENTS >
All new students are required to take the Music Theory Placement Examination and receive
individual aural skills assessment prior to the first day of classes; the examination and individual
assessment are completed at the same session. No advance preparation for this exam is necessary.
*Music Theory Advanced Placement Examination: TRANSFER STUDENTS >
All transfer students are required to take the Music Theory Advanced Placement Examination and
receive individual aural skills assessment prior to the first day of classes; the examination and
individual assessment are completed at the same session. This examination is required of all transfer
students (even those who have successfully completed music theory courses at other institutions).
Students are advised to review music theory and aural skills materials they have previously studied
prior to taking the exam.
†Piano Placement Examination: ALL STUDENTS >
Every music major and minor must demonstrate a proficiency in piano before graduation as part of their chosen degree program. Students with limited or no previous keyboard experience may choose not to take the piano placement exam and will be assigned to a beginning piano class.
