Music postgraduate entrance examination requirements 1. Main subject (1) Thesis writing: writing in the form of a proposition paper, and the same topic will be tested in each research direction. (2) Oral examination: The content includes the content of the major being tested 2. Basic theory of musicology (1) Listening and identification of music works (2) Written examination: The content includes ① Western music history, ② Chinese music history, ③ Chinese traditional music, ④ music Aesthetics, ⑤World Ethnic Music (choose one from ④⑤). 3. Harmony, work analysis 4. Piano (see ★ for specific requirements) When registering, you must submit a paper (university graduation thesis or equivalent) written by yourself in the research direction of the major you are applying for. Applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must submit published papers. Fresh undergraduate graduates can replace their dissertation with an assignment (term paper). Public Art Education 1. Main subjects (1) Thesis writing: Writing a proposition paper, the same topic will be tested in each research direction. (2) Oral examination: The content includes the professional aspects of the examination. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a paper written by yourself in the research direction of the major you are applying for (university graduation thesis or equivalent). Note: This direction only recruits students who are studying for a master's degree in colleges and universities. Music literature translation (English) 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony, work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Oral examination (including spoken piano or other instruments). Candidates must be English major undergraduate graduates, and non-English undergraduate graduates should reach the English major undergraduate graduation level. When registering, you must submit a translation of your own translation (with the original text attached). Music Education 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony, work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Piano (see ★ for specific requirements). 5. Oral examination. 6. Additional test of sight-singing and ear training. When registering, you must submit a thesis (bachelor's thesis or equivalent) written by yourself on music education research (exempt for students of the Department of Music Education of our college). Applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must submit published papers. Fresh undergraduate graduates can replace their thesis with an assignment (term paper). Legal Studies 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony, work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Piano (specific requirements are the same as music studies). 5. Oral examination. When registering, you must submit a thesis (university graduation thesis or equivalent) written by yourself in the research direction of the major you are applying for. Applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must submit published papers. Fresh undergraduate graduates can replace their dissertation with an assignment (term paper). Composition Category 1. Main subject. 2. Basic music theory composition research direction: test polyphony, orchestration, harmony, work analysis. Orchestration research direction: test polyphony, harmony, work analysis, composition; Polyphony research direction: test orchestration, harmony, work analysis, Composition; Direction of work analysis: examination of polyphony, orchestration, harmony, composition; Direction of harmony research: examination of orchestration, composition, work analysis, polyphony; Direction of sight-singing and ear training: examination of harmony (four-part harmony writing and analysis) , work analysis. Electronic music composition research direction: Comprehensive analysis of electronic music works, orchestration (same volume as the composition research direction) Electronic music technology theory research direction: Comprehensive analysis of electronic music works, harmony (same volume as the orchestration research direction) 3. Chinese and Western Music History. 4. Piano (see ★ for specific requirements). 5. Oral examination. Candidates applying for the composition direction must submit two to three works of their own creation when registering (exempt for students of the Composition Department of our college) (including an orchestral work equivalent to a single-movement symphonic poem or overture. The work is preferably accompanied by a recording, and the orchestra The work can also be a piano reduction recording). Candidates who apply for the harmony, polyphony and work analysis direction must submit a paper (university graduation thesis or equivalent to a university graduation thesis) written by themselves in the research direction of the major they are applying for. Applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must submit published papers. Fresh undergraduate graduates can replace their dissertation with an assignment (term paper).
Candidates applying for the electronic music composition direction must submit two to three electronic music works (more than one pure electronic music work and one or more hybrid works combining real instruments or human voices and electronic music) and one orchestral work when registering. Candidates who apply for the electronic music technology theory research direction must submit two to three papers on electronic music technology theory and one electronic music work when registering. Conducting 1. Main subject [Conducting; Comprehensive examination of professional abilities - music foundation, sight-singing and ear training (four sharps and flats including modulation), piano, sight-reading, score reading, comprehensive test of composition technology theory]. 2. Harmony and work analysis (same volume as the orchestration research direction). 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Piano (see ★ for specific requirements). 5. Chorus arrangement (choral conductor only). When registering, you must submit the application repertoire and its piano transcription (if the academy already has ready-made music scores, you are exempted from submitting them). During the conducting test, two pianos are conducted instead of an orchestra or chorus, and the ability to read scores is also tested. Double Piano Performance 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. The main subject content includes: (1) Piano performance a. One etude (Chopin and above) b. One sonata Allegro movement c. One Bach Equal Temperament (four parts) (2) Sight-reading (symphony) Double piano) ★Requirements for applying for piano examinations in composition, musicology, music education, music therapy, conducting and other directions: 1. One Bach four-part prelude and fugue ("Well-Tempered Clavier"). Just play the fugue, but you can also read the music score. The command direction must be memorized. 2. One allegro movement of a sonata (Beethoven's "Tempest" sonata and above). Must memorize music. 3. Chopin etudes (conducting direction only) Applicants who apply for the direction of Chinese music history, Chinese traditional music, Chinese ethnic minority music, history of Chinese music aesthetics, world ethnic music, and music therapy: the level of polyphonic music can be equivalent to Bach's three creative works The Allegro movement of the Sonata can be equivalent to Beethoven's First and Fifth Sonata (Allegro movement) and above. All graduates of our college’s general undergraduate program (excluding adult education undergraduates) who apply for the original direction of study or apply for a new direction, but the piano level required by their original direction of study is not lower than that of the new direction, can apply for exemption from the examination, regardless of their scores. Piano 1. Main subject. 2. History of Chinese and Western music. 3. Harmony and work analysis. Must submit when registering (exempt for piano students of our college): A tape or CD of your own performance, including: ① two etudes; ② one polyphonic piece; ③ one movement of a classical sonata; Main subject examination content: ① Technical Two etudes, one of which is from Chopin Op.10 or Op.25 (except no.3 and no.6 of Op.10 and no.2 and no.7 of Op.25) ② One polyphonic piece ③ One complete sonata or variation from the classical period (including Schubert) ④ Two medium-sized pieces, or one large-scale piece or one large-scale suite ⑤ One Chinese piece Note: ① The total time of the piece should not be less than 60 minutes; ② Must be submitted when registering Complete and detailed repertoire and performance time; ③ All music should be solo works, performed from memory, and part or all of the repertoire should be performed as designated by the examination committee during the exam; Strings 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a tape recording of your own performance (exempt for orchestral students of our college). The content (same as the examination repertoire) includes: (1) Violin: ① Single-note three-octave scales and arpeggios; double-note scales of thirds and sixths , octave, finger-changing octave, tenth, etc. all need to be played. ② Two movements of Bach’s unaccompanied sonata (fugue must be played) or the entire Chaconne in D minor suite. ③One piece of technical music. ④One concerto (three movements). ⑤An advanced etude. (2) Viola: ① Single and double scales and arpeggios. ②An advanced etude. ③Choose a full performance from Bach's unaccompanied suites 1007-1012. ④A sonata. ⑤One concerto (the whole piece plus cadenza).
(3) Cello: ① Scales and arpeggios (four octaves), double notes, thirds, sixths, octaves (three octaves) ② One etude (choose from the following three) A. Piatti 12 First Caprice Op.25: No.2 (in E-flat major) A. Piatti’s 12 Caprices Op.25: No.6 (in A-flat major) M. Booknik’s 4 concert etudes: No. 4 (F minor) ③ Prelude from Bach's unaccompanied cello suites (choose from No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6) ④ One technical piece (choose from the following) ⑤ One sonata (from the following) Choose from 5 pieces) L.V. Beethoven No.3 (A major Op.69) L.V. Beethoven No.4 (C major Op.102/1) L.V. Beethoven No.5 (D major Op.102/2 ) J. Brahms Op.38 (E minor) J. Brahms Op.99 (F major) ⑥ One concerto (optional) (4) Double bass: ① Scales, arpeggios (three eights) Degree) ② One advanced etude (choose from the following two) 1. 25 etudes by J.E. Storch 2. 24 etudes by F. Simandl ③ A dance piece from the unaccompanied suite (choose from the following two) 1. Six unaccompanied suites by J.S. Bach 2. Unaccompanied suites by H. Fryba ④ One complete sonata ⑤ One complete concerto During the exam, the examiner will designate the performance of part or all of the repertoire. Works with a piano part must have a piano performance (piano accompaniment is provided). Wind Music 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a tape of your own performance (exempt for orchestral students of our college). The content (same as the exam repertoire) includes: ① One advanced etude. ②A classical concerto. ③A contemporary sonata. ④One piece of technical music. During the exam, the examiner will perform part or all of the repertoire designated by the examiner. Works with piano parts must have piano playing (piano accompaniment is provided). Percussion 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a tape of your own performance (exempt for orchestral students of our college). The contents (same as the examination repertoire) include: ① Timpani: one advanced etude; one difficult concerto or one difficult sonata. ②Xylophone: One difficult concerto; one difficult solo. ③Snare drum: a difficult etude. During the exam, the examiner will perform part or all of the repertoire designated by the examiner. Works with a piano part must have piano performance (piano accompaniment is provided). National Instrumental Music 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. The examination content includes: six works: including one large-scale piece, three traditional pieces, and two modern compositions. During the examination, the examiner will perform part or all of the repertoire designated by the examiner. When registering, candidates should submit a written material detailing the professional learning process (indicate the school, teacher and study time). Vocal music 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Piano (all graduates of this college can apply for exemption from the exam, regardless of grades). When registering, you must submit a recording tape of your own singing (exempt for fresh graduates of the Vocal and Song Department of our college). The content (same as the examination repertoire) includes: singing six works. These include two Chinese works and four foreign works (the original text must be sung and must include three or more different languages). Foreign works must contain two arias (one of which must be from the 17th or 18th century) and one art song. One other song is optional (foreign folk songs and pop songs are not allowed). During the exam, some or all of the repertoire will be sung as designated by the examiner. Students must take care of their own accompaniment. If they cannot take care of themselves, they must bring music scores and have an accompanist assigned to the examination room. Requirements for piano examination in the direction of vocal music: ① One piece of large or medium-sized music. ② One small piece of music (can be replaced by one with vocal accompaniment). Music must be memorized. Vocal accompaniment art 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a tape of your own performance (exempt for piano students of our college). The content (same as the examination repertoire) includes: ① An etude of the same level as Czerny’s Opus 740 and Moszkovsky etude.
②The first movement of the sonata. ③A lyrical piece. ④Go to the office of the Vocal Department three days before the main subject examination to pick up the prescribed accompaniment, and you can enter the examination room after cooperating with the soloist once. Instrumental Music Accompaniment Art 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a tape of your own performance (exempt for piano students of our college). The content (same as the examination repertoire) includes: ① An etude of the same level as Czerny’s Opus 740 and Moszkovsky etude. ② Bach polyphony. ③ Two movements (one fast, one slow) of violin, cello or wind sonata or accompaniment of a concerto. ④ One piece of live sight-reading instrumental music accompaniment. During the examination, the examiner will perform part or all of the repertoire designated by the examiner. Violin Production 1. Main subjects (production, instrument performance, interview). 2. Comprehensive 1 (string history, materials science, acoustics). 3. Comprehensive 2 (mechanical drawing, violin drawing). Music therapy 1. Main subject (basics of music therapy). 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music (including listening and discrimination). 4. Oral examination (including musical instrument playing or singing). When registering, you must submit a paper written by yourself on music (preferably music therapy). Papers submitted by applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must be published papers. Music Acoustics 1. Main subject. 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. 4. Oral examination (including piano and other musical instrument performance). When registering, you must submit a paper (university graduation thesis or equivalent) written by you in the research direction of the major you are applying for, or a musical work. The papers or musical works submitted by applicants with equivalent academic qualifications must be published papers or works. Fresh undergraduate graduates can replace their dissertation with an assignment (term paper). Electronic Organ 1. Main subject. (1) Electronic organ performance. (2) Live improvisation ability test: improvise a piece of music on the spot based on the given motive or sound sequence (the performance time is within four minutes). 2. Harmony and work analysis. 3. History of Chinese and Western music. When registering, you must submit a CD of your performance. The content (same as the examination repertoire) includes: ① Play an adapted symphony (including concertos and large-scale works for electronic organ, including classical baroque, romantic, and modern). ②A large-scale polyphonic piece. ③ Compose a piece of music by yourself (the time is more than 5 minutes, and you need to submit the music score). Notes: ① Candidates will not be notified in advance if motives or tone sequences are used in improvisation, and there will be 20 minutes of audition and preparation time before the exam. ②Except for pencils, no other items are allowed into the examination room. Additional test 1. Additional test subjects: 1. Candidates with equivalent academic qualifications (including those with a junior college degree, fresh undergraduate graduates from adult colleges, and non-music major graduates); 2. All candidates applying for music education. 2. Additional test content: Sight-singing practice Ear Note: Requirements for additional examinations in the direction of music literature translation: 1. Additional examinations for foreign language major candidates: sight-singing and musical instrument performance. 2. Additional test for music major candidates: English writing. Exam content and requirements: sight-singing and musical instrument performance: sight-singing a piece of music (staff) and playing a piece of music on the spot. English writing: Write a proposition composition in English. Public art education is included in the postgraduate entrance examination requirements for professional music. Take a look at it yourself.