Music Literacy Program
Chair: Mona Elsing
Event Dates: May 2-3, 2026
Registration Dates: March 1-31, 2026
Location: TBD
Please reach out to the event chair, Mona Elsing, through smtaoffice@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer for the event.
We look forward to seeing you on the road to literacy!
About MLP: Designed as a suggested curriculum of independent music study, the Music Literacy Program offers an opportunity for students to learn, refresh, and/or further their musicianship in five skill areas:
Sight reading (on piano)
Technique/Applied Theory: keyboard scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions
Rhythm and pulse development (clapping rhythms)
Listening (ear training)
Written Theory
The syllabus, skills checklists, and other information related to the program’s content are available on the WSMTA website.
This noncompetitive program consists of 10 progressive levels. There is much flexibility in matching each skill area to the student’s ability. An annual assessment provides valuable feedback for teachers, students and parents through a written evaluation and individual scores in each area. The program is open to students of all ages including adults.
Music Literacy Program Awards:
All students receive a Certificate of Participation.
Those who score 94% or higher on the Written Theory receive a gold seal on their certificate.
Students who score 98% or higher on the Written Theory receive the gold seal plus have their name (and teacher’s name) published in the WSMTA newsletter, The Clarion.
No monetary prizes are associated with the Music Literacy Program.
SMTA will delete test materials from the SMTA website and Google Docs within two weeks of completion of the final testing date.
