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Music Theory Placement Exams

Students who have no previous music theory study and who cannot read music should take MUS 26100, Fundamentals of Music. If you play an instrument and have had some music theory training, you should enroll in MUS 13200, Music Theory I. Transfer students and those who have significant theory study may decide to be placed in MUS 13300, Music Theory II or MUS 23200, Music Theory III. For additional information, contact rueffmusic@groups.purdue.edu

Placement exams are given once in the fall and spring semesters. The fall exam is scheduled for November 1, 2023 from 9-10am in PAO 2104. Please email talocke@purdue.edu to reserve your spot.