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

At Level 5, aural skills testing includes identification of both melodic and harmonic intervals up to an octave.

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

From Level 6 onward, CM students must present repertoire representing at least two distinct historical style periods.

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

MTAC members who relocate must transfer their membership to the branch serving their new geographic area.

Question 4

What is the role of an MTAC Branch Certification Chair?

Accepted Answer

To oversee local CM enrollment, evaluation logistics, and compliance

Answer

The Branch Certification Chair manages all local aspects of the CM program including enrollment, scheduling evaluators, and ensuring policy compliance.

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

Unlike piano, the guitar discipline permits students to perform with scores because reading from notation is considered standard practice in that tradition.

(MTAC) Music Teachers' Association of California Practice Test

(MTAC) Music Teachers' Association of California Practice Test

MTAC Certification and Examination 4