Theory

GMTA Theory Tests

GMTA is dedicated to providing recognition for outstanding achievement in music theory. GMTA's Theory Tests include five levels of testing (I, II, III, IV, and V) that each involve both written and aural (ear training) sections. The tests are distributed in the fall and administered on one or more dates set by each Local Association. The graded tests will be returned to the teachers of the students who take the tests, along with a certificate for each student acknowledging his or her level of achievement on the test.

PDF Curriculum -- GMTA Theory Tests (Revised 2010)
PDF FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Music Theory
PDF GATE Exemption List (by Association) Updated 23-01-12
PDF GATE Exemption List (by Student) Updated 23-01-12
PDF GATE Exemption List (by Teacher) Updated 23-01-12
PDF Guidelines & Requirements -- GMTA Theory Tests
PDF Instructions for Online GMTA Theory Test Registrations
PDF z1. Stem Direction - Resources


Ear Training Audio Files

Level 1 Ear Training (MP3, 15 MB)
Level 2 Ear Training (MP3, 12 MB)
Level 3 Ear Training (MP3, 13 MB)
Level 4 Ear Training (MP3, 13 MB)
Level 5 Ear Training (MP3, 13 MB)

Theory Results

PDF 2013-2014 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2014-2015 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2016-2017 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2017-2018 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2018-2019 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2019-2020 GMTA Theory Tests Results
PDF 2020-2021 GMTA Theory Tests Results


Theory Contacts

GMTA Theory Tests Administrator: Trudi Norman
706-392-2276

GMTA Theory Chair: Diane Boyd, NCTM
912-414-5972

For contact information, see the Membership Directory.