MTAC Certification and Examination 4

Question 1

Which ear-training skill is typically assessed at CM Level 5?

Accepted Answer

Melodic and harmonic interval identification up to an octave

Answer

Identification of major and minor seconds only

Answer

Identification of whole-tone scale patterns

Answer

Twelve-tone row dictation

Question 2

Which body of music is a CM student at Level 6 expected to include in their repertoire?

Accepted Answer

Works from at least two different style periods

Answer

Only Baroque period works

Answer

Contemporary American compositions only

Answer

Works exclusively from the Classical period

Question 3

An MTAC member teacher moves to a different county. Regarding their CM enrollment privileges, what must they do?

Accepted Answer

Transfer membership to the branch in their new area

Answer

Reapply for full membership from scratch

Answer

Enroll students through their old branch indefinitely

Answer

Suspend student enrollments until a new address is verified

Question 4

What is the role of an MTAC Branch Certification Chair?

Accepted Answer

To oversee local CM enrollment, evaluation logistics, and compliance

Answer

To perform annual financial audits of the branch

Answer

To recruit new members from music conservatories

Answer

To approve new CM syllabus editions

Question 5

Under the CM program, how is the memorization requirement typically handled for the guitar discipline compared to piano?

Accepted Answer

Guitar allows use of scores for all performance pieces; piano requires full memorization

Answer

Both disciplines require complete memorization at all levels

Answer

Guitar requires memorization only at Level 10; piano from Level 5

Answer

Memorization is optional for both disciplines at teacher's discretion

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'Honors Recital' in the MTAC CM program?

Accepted Answer

A showcase for students who achieve the highest scores at their level

Answer

A public performance requirement for all Level 1-5 students

Answer

A mandatory jury exam replacing the standard evaluation at Level 10

Answer

A fundraiser organized annually by each branch

Question 7

What professional development activity can MTAC Active members use to fulfill continuing education requirements for certification renewal?

Accepted Answer

Completing MTAC-approved workshops, masterclasses, or coursework

Answer

Attending only MTAC State Convention sessions

Answer

Publishing a research article in any music journal

Answer

Serving as a branch treasurer for one fiscal year