<p>I think the music theory placement test isn’t too difficult-- it really just covers basic skills. Don’t worry if you’ve never taken a theory course before, they’ll just place you in the lowest level. It’s purely diagnostic, they just want a sense of where you are.</p>
<p>There are three (I believe) violin instructors. You can learn more about them through the music department’s website. From what I’ve heard they are all generally liked by their students, and there are some talented violinists at Wellesley.</p>