Music Aptitude Test: Parmiter’s School statistics

Students applying to Parmiter’s School on the Music Aptitude Test placement can view entry statistics from previous years below. Parmiter’s use the 4-part 60-question MAT test that you can prepare for using the following specimen tests:
http://musicaptitudetest.co.uk/

 The Lowest Score of a child allocated a place under Criterion 6 (Music)
2nd Stage Music Practical Assessment Score

SecTrans 2015

SecTrans 2014

SecTrans 2013

SecTrans 2012

SecTrans 2011

Priority Postcodes: WD3 to WD25 inc, AL1, AL2, AL3, HP1, HP2, HP3 and HA6)

37

36

38

37

34

Outside Priority Postcode Area

44

42

43

45

45

Please note that the above scores refer to the 2nd Stage Music Practical Assessment.  All applicants must have reached the qualifying score in the 1st Stage Music Written Assessment.  The qualifying score for previous years are as follows:

1st Stage  Music Written Test – minimum score required to progress to 2nd Stage Music Practical Assessment

Sec Trans2015

Sec Trans2014

Sec Trans2013

Sec Trans2012

Sec Trans2011

47

47

47

47

47

NB:  All applicants who achieved or exceeded the above qualifying scores were called back for the 2nd Stage Music Practical Assessment.

http://www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk/admissions/statistical-information-from-previous-years-cut-off-scores-and-distances/#sthash.sHxtXKJx.dpuf

Music Aptitude Test: Hackney New School

We have been asked by a few parents about the Music Aptitude Test for the Hackney New School. This does not use the 60-question MAT test but instead uses the system listed below:

Music Aptitude Tests 17 October 2015

Hackney New School have designed a process that offers the fairest assessment of all students, those who have not yet benefited from formal musical training and those who have. The process is structured in such a way as to enable the fairest possible evaluation of the musical potential of each student. The students are assessed by a team of 3 professional assessors.

Stage 1: Group Exercise

A 90 minute group activity during which each student is individually assessed on a series of graded tasks testing key rhythmic, lyrical, compositional and creative skills. Starting with a warm-up, students are taken through a series of activities which rigorously tests their musical skills, talents and abilities in both a group and individual context. These exercises enable talented individuals with no musical training to excel as well as those who have already begun learning instruments and music theory thus ensuring a fair and thorough approach for everyone. This approach breaks down barriers and tests the students’ ability to communicate, develop, learn and invest in their musical learning and performance skills as well as being enjoyable and stimulating, thus assisting each student to shine whilst revealing true talent. Assessors mark each activity to a standardized format.

Stage 2: Individual Performance

Each student performs a short piece (no more than 3 minutes) for individual assessment

  • Students choose to perform on instrument or voice
  • Those who have not prepared in advance will work with the activity leaders to prepare a piece so that they are not excluded from the individual audition process.

Music Aptitude Test: Prendergast Hilly Fields School

London Year 6 students: Don’t miss the deadline to apply to Prendergast Hilly Fields School on a Music Aptitude Test scholarship place for September 2016 entry. The important dates are listed below:

28th September 2015
Closing date for music applications

30th September 2015
Music Aptitude Test invitations will be sent out

Saturday 3rd October 2015
Music Aural Test

7th October 2015
Letters will be sent advising all music applicants if they will/will not be invited to attend an audition

19th – 23rd October 2015
Music Auditions

Approximately 60 of the highest scoring applicants will be invited back to perform either on their chosen instrument or vocally and there is a totally free choice of piece. Their aptitude is gauged from these performances. The auditions will be heard by the Head of the Music Department and one of her colleagues.

You can download and practice the specimen Aural Tests online so that you know what kind of tests to expect.

Music Aptitude Test web site:
https://musicaptitudetest.wordpress.com/

 


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