<p>Basically, they probably expect you to know everything from Bach to John Adams…
Every style from 12 tone music, minimalism and John Cage back to Bach fugues and middle ages music. </p>
<p>Music theory probably won’t help because what we think of a traditional music theory course only covers so-called common practice music. Four-part writing and species counterpoint isn’t music history or a repertoire survey course. </p>
<p>Just take it…I know about 5 people that can pass the test when they are just starting college and they’re all composers.</p>