In advance of commencing studies, undergraduate students are required to take short tests, the purpose of which is to help us allocate students to the most appropriate classes for the Musicianship and Aural modules.
Students commencing the BMus in year 1 or Year 2 are required to take placement tests.
Students arrive at the RCM with a variety of qualifications and experience gained around the world. Our aim is to place everyone in a group where all members can work to a reasonably similar level.
It is possible to take Aural and Musicianship at higher levels in your first year. We will be explaining exactly how this works in your induction week presentation.
Your timetable for the year will be prepared once you have completed the placement tests. Your timetable will be available via the Asimut scheduling system by the afternoon of Friday 20 September.
Aural placement test
- We will ask you complete a short online aural placement test and questionnaire. This should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.
- You will be sent an electronic link to the test/questionnaire via email in late August or early September
- You will be asked to listen and respond to several musical examples and answer some questions about your aural skill level
- Full instructions will be included in the form, and you will be able to submit all of your answers digitally
- You must submit your response no later than 5pm on Friday 30 August 2024.
You will asked to do the following:
- Identify two rhythms
- Notate three short musical phrases, two tonal phrases and one atonal phrase
- Identify four chords and their inversions (eg minor chord, second inversion)
Musicianship placement test
- We will also ask you complete a short musicianship placement test and questionnaire. This should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.
- You will be sent an electronic link to the test/questionnaire via email in late August or early September
- Full instructions will be included in the form, and you will be able to submit all of your answers digitally
- You must submit your response no later than 5pm on Friday 30 August 2024.
