Assessments SAT
Student Achievement Testing
Performance
Theory
Technique
Sightreading
Aural Skills
What are the student achievement assessments?
Student Achievement Testing is an annual testing opportunity provided to Michigan students grades K through 12 studying with an MMTA member teacher. The program is a voluntary project of MMTA.
The program is designed for Piano, String, Voice, and Woodwind instruments. All requirements are published in the various individual instrument Student Achievement Testing Handbooks.
The testing consists of five parts: Performance, Theory, Technique, Sight-Reading/Transposition, and Aural Awareness.
The following documents are essential for a successful assessment:
Post SAT Survey
Michigan MTA Annual Membership Meeting Action, 2025.10.11
SAT FAQ
Why should a student participate?
Who can participate in Student Achievement Testing?
Students of MMTA members who have paid their annual dues by November 1 of the current school year can participate in the testing program.
When and where do the Student Achievement Assessments take place?
Is there a fee?
How can I get an SAT Handbook, or a replacement Handbook?
Each new MMTA member is sent a Student Achievement Handbook for the teaching area(s) they listed when joining MMTA. It is suggested that these handbooks be placed in protective sheets or laminated so they will last.
The new 2017 Handbook and corresponding resources are available online for members only and upon login. Please look at “Member’s Resources” and 2017 NEW PIANO HANDBOOK.
For a replacement handbook, contact our Membership Chair, David Keep. Each replacement Handbook for any instrument is available for $30.
Michelle Mitchum
Assessment and Audition Chair
Pinlin Liu
Student Achievement Testing SAT Chair
