Theory

Georgia Auditions Theory Exam (GATE)

TThe Georgia Auditions Theory Exams are a required component of GMTA's Auditions competition and support GMTA's belief that excellent performers are also knowledgeable performers. Each GMTA Auditions participant in the category of piano or piano concerto must take and pass the appropriate level test at his or her local association unless granted an exemption. The GATEs include four levels of testing (A, B, C and D). Level A is multiple choice, and Levels B, C and D include both multiple choice and handwritten responses.

PDF GATE Sample Test A, Key (Grades 4, 5)
PDF GATE A Sample Test 1 (Grades 4, 5)
PDF GATE B Sample Test 1 (Grades 4, 5)
PDF GATE B Sample Test 1, Key (Grades 6, 7)
PDF GATE C Sample Test 1 (Grades 8, 9)
PDF GATE C Sample Test 1, Key (Grades 8, 9)
PDF GATE D Sample Test 1 (Grades 10, 11, 12)
PDF GATE D Sample Test 1, Key (Grades 10, 11, 12)
PDF GATE Information for Teachers
PDF GMTA and GATE Revised Curriculum Fall 2024
PDF GMTA-GATE Exemption List 2024-2025
PDF How to EXEMPT the Georgia Auditions Theory Exam (GATE)
PDF Instructions for Online GATE Registrations

Theory Contacts for All Regions

GATE Administrator Colette Keogh, NCTM
(706) 830-8736
GMTA Theory Chair Diane Boyd, NCTM
(912) 414-5972

For contact information, see the Membership Directory.