Music Literacy Program

This noncompetitive program consists of ten progressive levels.  Each level requires proficiency in rhythm and pulse development, sight-playing, technique, written theory, and ear-training.  There is also an options portion to the program for the creative student.  Students may enter any level, and may work on one or all areas of the exam.  Participation is not based on year-in-school or years-of-music study.  The test provides a music event evaluating the progressive growth of ALL students – those studying music as a hobby as well as those aspiring to enter the music world professionally.

Many teachers find that they are already teaching the concepts contained in the curriculum.  The Music Literacy Program simply keeps the teacher and student accountable for learning the concepts in a progressive and timely manner.  The Music Literacy Program provides valuable feedback for teachers, students, and parents through a written evaluation and individual scores in each area.  Students also receive a certificate of participation.

Please contact WSMTA MLP Chair Melanie Stroud or your local chapter MLP Chair for more information.

NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR 2024-2025

Steps for registering

1. Register and pay WSMTA for your all of your students all at once. Every student who participates in MLP pays the state $3.50. Just click on the green button below.

2. Pay your chapter for any extra fees for your chapter may charge. Your chapter may offer discounts for families, ensembles, and others. Each chapter runs the program a little differently and has different chapter fees as result.

Register and pay WSMTA fees for all the students in your studio at one time
Apply for a MLP grant for a maximum of two of your students.
MLP grants through WSMTA are for the state fees only.
Not a WSMTA Member, but you still want to participate?
  • If you are already in touch with a local WSMTA chapter, find out that chapter’s per-student fee, and the chapter’s MLP Chair or contact person.  They will let you know what the non-member fee and process is.
  • Register according to the instructions above.
  • If you are not in touch with a local WSMTA chapter, please contact the Music Literacy Program Chair, Melanie Stroud, and she will connect you with a chapter.
  • Consider joining WSMTA!

Resources for TEACHERS

MLP Registration Worksheet Music Literacy Program Guide: Piano Keyboard Scale Reference Sheet Music Literacy Program Guide: Vocal and Instrumental List of Violin Scales and Arpeggios for each level List of Viola Scales and Arpeggios for each level List of Cello Scales and Arpeggios for each level List of Double Bass Scales and Arpeggios for each level Music Literacy Program Resource List Music Literacy Checklist for levels

Resources for
CHAPTER CHAIRS

MLP Chapter Questionnaire Checklist for Chapter MLP Chairs Chapter Participation Profile Instructions for Facilitators Written Theory Score Form

For testing materials, please contact the WSMTA MLP Chair Melanie Stroud or the Administrative Coordinator at wsmtaoffice@gmail.com