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.
Curriculum -- GMTA Theory Tests (Revised 2010)
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Music Theory
GATE Exemption List (by Association) Updated 23-01-12
GATE Exemption List (by Student) Updated 23-01-12
GATE Exemption List (by Teacher) Updated 23-01-12
Guidelines & Requirements -- GMTA Theory Tests
Instructions for Online GMTA Theory Test Registrations
z1. Stem Direction - Resources
2009 GMTA Theory Tests
2009 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2010 GMTA Theory Tests
2010 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2010-2011 GMTA Theory Tests
2010-2011 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2011-2012 GMTA Theory Tests
2011-2012 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2012-2013 GMTA Theory Tests
2013-2014 GMTA Theory Tests
2013-2014 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2014-2015 GMTA Theory Tests
2014-2015 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2015-2016 GMTA Theory Tests
2015-2016 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2016-2017 GMTA Theory Tests
2016-2017 GMTA Theory Tests and Answers
2017-2018 GMTA Theory Tests
2018-2019 GMTA Theory Tests
2019-2020 GMTA Theory Tests
Scratch Paper -- GMTA Theory Tests (PDF)
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)
2013-2014 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2014-2015 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2016-2017 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2017-2018 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2018-2019 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2019-2020 GMTA Theory Tests Results
2020-2021 GMTA Theory Tests Results
GMTA Theory Tests Administrator: Trudi Norman
706-392-2276
GMTA Theory Chair: Diane Boyd, NCTM
912-414-5972
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