About The WSMTA Music Literacy Program (MLP)
Program on Hold until a Chair person is found.
The Music Literacy Program (or MLP) is designed to be a suggested curriculum of independent music study. This curriculum is coupled with an annual evaluation sponsored by WSMTA local associations.
This noncompetitive program consists of ten progressive levels. Each level requires proficiency in rhythm and pulse development, sight-playing, technique, written theory, and ear-training. There is also an options portion to the program for the creative student. Students may enter any level, and may work on one or all areas of the exam. Participation is not based on year in school or years of music study. The test provides a music event evaluating the progressive growth of ALL students – those studying music as a hobby as well as those aspiring to enter the music world professionally.
Many teachers find that they are already teaching the concepts contained in the curriculum. The MLP simply keeps the teacher and student accountable for learning the concepts in a progressive and timely manner. The program provides valuable feedback for teachers, students, and parents through a written evaluation and individual scores in each area. Students also receive a certificate of participation.
Tacoma Chapter Enhancement
In the Tacoma exams, we offer an added opportunity of focus toward the development of the “practical ear” — to include
(1) tapping or clapping back heard rhythms
(2) singing back heard melodies
(3) playing back those melodies on the instrument of choice
(4) improvisation and
(5) recognition of features/changes in a musical example.
This option, in our Feb. 2020 exam, will apply to the early years of study, and levels I - 4 exams, so that playing by “ear” can become a normal activity as they grow musically. The State exams from 5-10 will not incorporate the added Tacoma “enhancements” this year, so those students would register for the State exam only.
Students who complete the enhanced qualifications of levels 1-4 successfully, will be awarded a special seal attached to the standard WSMTA certificate.
For detail on the exact exam, see the following Tacoma Chapter Curriculum Guide for Levels
One-Three guidelines.
Program on Hold until a Chair person is found.
The Music Literacy Program (or MLP) is designed to be a suggested curriculum of independent music study. This curriculum is coupled with an annual evaluation sponsored by WSMTA local associations.
This noncompetitive program consists of ten progressive levels. Each level requires proficiency in rhythm and pulse development, sight-playing, technique, written theory, and ear-training. There is also an options portion to the program for the creative student. Students may enter any level, and may work on one or all areas of the exam. Participation is not based on year in school or years of music study. The test provides a music event evaluating the progressive growth of ALL students – those studying music as a hobby as well as those aspiring to enter the music world professionally.
Many teachers find that they are already teaching the concepts contained in the curriculum. The MLP simply keeps the teacher and student accountable for learning the concepts in a progressive and timely manner. The program provides valuable feedback for teachers, students, and parents through a written evaluation and individual scores in each area. Students also receive a certificate of participation.
Tacoma Chapter Enhancement
In the Tacoma exams, we offer an added opportunity of focus toward the development of the “practical ear” — to include
(1) tapping or clapping back heard rhythms
(2) singing back heard melodies
(3) playing back those melodies on the instrument of choice
(4) improvisation and
(5) recognition of features/changes in a musical example.
This option, in our Feb. 2020 exam, will apply to the early years of study, and levels I - 4 exams, so that playing by “ear” can become a normal activity as they grow musically. The State exams from 5-10 will not incorporate the added Tacoma “enhancements” this year, so those students would register for the State exam only.
Students who complete the enhanced qualifications of levels 1-4 successfully, will be awarded a special seal attached to the standard WSMTA certificate.
For detail on the exact exam, see the following Tacoma Chapter Curriculum Guide for Levels
One-Three guidelines.
| level_one_listening_aids.pdf |
| listening_level_2_p2.pdf |
| sight_singing_level_two.pdf |
| curriculum_guide_tacoma_mlp_levels_1-3.rtf |
For further details of the WSMTA MLP, click the following link: WSMTA Music Literacy Program or go to WSMTA.org and click on the menu “student programs” , and again on “MLP (Music Literacy Program).
Important Dates
A Resource List For The Musical Ear
- Washington Music Teachers website: http://www.wsmta.org
-Perfect Ear series
For iPhones, iPads
_Ear Master Pro 6
ABRSM Materials: Publications specifically related to aural skills and practical musicianship development
- Washington Music Teachers website: http://www.wsmta.org
- download registration forms, handbooks, and all other necessary documents- Wendy’s Piano Studio website: www.composecreate.com
- download web rewards worksheets for melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, ear training, and other theory and listening exercises. Sight reading pieces and sample Theory Exams are also available for purchase on this site tailored to our Musicianship Examinations curriculum.
- Interactive drills in theory and ear training. Aids for developing playback skills.
- Excellent programmable exercises for dictation and play-backs
- Interactive drills (more advanced
- Colorful teaching games especially for younger students
- Practica Musica 6 __ $45 for single student download. Outstanding and comprehensive.
-Perfect Ear series
- Free download app. for Android by EDuckAppsSV.
- Solfege, ear training and melodic dictation, rhythm, etc.
- App. by zara flow
For iPhones, iPads
_Ear Master Pro 6
- very sophisticated and complete, $60
- Helps you to play songs in a music collection by ear. Can isolate individual parts in ensemble plus much more. $50
ABRSM Materials: Publications specifically related to aural skills and practical musicianship development
- Free Materials
- ABRSM Aural Trainer App for Apple Products
