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.

MLP Information Session on ZOOM

Friday, January 3, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

with WSMTA MLP Chair Melanie Stroud, NCTM

Join Melanie and colleagues from around the state to ask questions and get ideas about the Music Literacy Program in your chapter.

Zoom Link for MLP Information Session

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.



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!