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NES Music (504) Examination Updated Version

If teaching Music is your field then you are required to take NES Music (504) test to become a certified educator in that course. This test is a computer based test with 150 multiple choice questions. Testing time is three hours and $95 for testing fee. National benchmark score is 220. Scaled score is provided immediately after testing; score reports are released within two weeks of testing.

Topics for Your Examination

Below will be the topics covered by the exam. Candidates are highly encourage to focus and take time to study on the topics listed below.

Aural Analysis Skills

• Elements of music presented in recorded examples

• Characteristics of Western, U.S., and world music presented in recorded examples

• Elements of a musical performance presented in recorded examples

Music Theory and Composition

• Musical Notation

• Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements

• Musical composition, arrangement, and improvisation

Music History and Culture

• History of Western music from the Middle Ages to 1750

• History of Western music from 1750 to the present

• U.S. and world music

Music Methodology and Performance

• Principles of music methodology

• Vocal and choral performance techniques

• Instrumental performance techniques

• Conducting techniques, score reading, and repertoire

Coverage of the Test

Below will be the topics covered by the exam. Candidates are highly encourage to focus and take time to study on the topics listed below.

Aural Analysis Skills which covers 23% of the examination

Music Theory and Composition which covers 23% of the examination

Music History and Culture which covers 23% of the examination

Music Methodology and Performance which covers 31% of the examination