This test is the pre-requisite for reading MUA3205 Jazz Study and Performance 1

Assessments
The placement test comprises the following components:

I. Written Paper

The written paper will assess students’ knowledge on scales, chords, guidetones, and well-known jazz pieces.

The written test will be conducted in person on Monday, 3 August 2026, 10am at YST Conservatory.

II. Practical (Video Audition)

Students are required to submit an audition video.

Please send in an unlisted link (YouTube, etc) of a short video that demonstrates your proficiency on an instrument/voice.

• Video duration: 3-5 minutes
• Repertoire: any style
• It needs to be a solo audition video

Unlisted video link should be emailed to ystacad@nus.edu.sg by 3 August 2026, 6pm.

Registration
Register for the test via the link below by Friday, 31 July 2026.

REGISTER FOR THE JAZZ PLACEMENT TEST

This test is the pre-requisite for reading MUT3211 Advanced Harmony in AY2026/27 Semester 1.

Assessments
The placement test comprises the following components:

I. Written Paper

The written paper is based on:

1. A short musical excerpt in either Classical or Early Romantic period. You will answer questions based on the following:
   • Formal Structure
   • Phrase Structure
   • Cadences
   • Harmonic analysis (roman numeral analysis with correct inversions and chord type) includes secondary dominants and chromatically altered chords
   • Identification of harmonic progression
   • Identification of non-chord tones
   • Identification of keys
   • Reduction of texture to basic chords
2. Your understanding of transposing and non-transposing instruments from the orchestra, and clefs
3. 4-part voice leading
4. Identification of modes (dorian, phrygian, etc)

The written test will be conducted in person on Monday, 3 August 2026, 10am at YST Conservatory.

Registration
Register for the test via the link below by Friday, 31 July 2026.

REGISTER FOR THEORY PLACEMENT TEST