Music aptitude test at the University of Caldas: how and how to get ready
At the University of Caldas, Know 11 decides who presents the test and weighs half the final score. The other half is a test of rhythm, intonation and instrument. We explain each part to you.
The University of Caldas, at Manizales, has two pregrades of music: Bachelor of Music and Master in MusicAt both, the final score is computed with 50% of the weighted Know 11 and 50% of an face aptitude test, and Know 11 also decides who's preselected to put them forward.
The two programs share a rhythmic and an atoning test. Later, Master in Music summons an interview and an instrument audition, and the Licenciatura a pedagogical and a short instrument test. Eye: as we revised, the offer is an annual and for 2027-1 appears as an unoffered.
To sum up
- The final score for Bachelor's degree in Music and Master's degree in Music is 50% Know 11 weighted and 50% fitness test.
- In the 2025 instructions, the university preselected 70 candidates per program as referred to by Know 11 and defined 30 quotas at each.
- Common tests: rhythmic and atoning (with free song and possible reading at first glance); Master summa interview and instrument, and Licenciatura, pedagogical test and instrument.
- At his degree, the pedagogical test consists of teaching one of five prepared songs at the choice of the jury.
- The offer of both programs is an annual one: in 2026 the tests were on July 2 and 3 and by 2027-1 the university had them shown as unoffered.
The music programs and when they open
| Programa | Title | Jornada | Oferta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music | Bachelor of Music | Diurnah, presential, at manizales | Annual and non-available 2027-1 |
| Master in Music | Master (a) in Music | Diurnah, presential, at manizales | Annual and non-available 2027-1 |
In 2026 his admission to music was made in the second period: inscriptions between April 20 and May 25, list of preselected June 30, aptitude tests on July 2 and 3 and list of admissions on July 9. If the offer remains an annual one, the next opportunity would be to call for the second period of 2027, but to confirm them once the university published the calendar.
Master or master? The first form of teaching and the second form, professional musicians with an emphasis on practice. If you doubt, read Master in Music or Master in Music?.
Preselection by Know 11 and final score
The Retirement 11 really weighs here. According to the instructions of 2025, 70 people were prestised for an internal music test and from that date 30 quotas were put out for registration at each program. The Retirement 11 score was determinant at that prestition and was worth 50% of the final score and the aptitude test was the other 50%.
In practice, that means that your training has two fronts: a good Know 11 to be among preselected and compete, and a good aptitude test. If you are still at school, do not sacrifice the state exam by studying only music.
Common tests: rhythm and intonation
| Prueba | What's his assessment? | Weight in Master | Weighing at Licendature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythmic Test | Observation and repetition exercises and first-glance reading of a rhythmic exercise can be requested in simple and composite compas. | 30 % | 25 % |
| Test for intonation | Imitation and repetition exercises, a song of free choice and possibly welded at first sight of a melody in more or less mode. | 30 % | 25 % |
For free song, the university suggests choosing one with a melodic line with variable height, so that your atoning will be appreciated. Avoid songs that move in 3 or 4 notes, however comfortable they are.
- Rhythm: pallmea with [methonomic]](/herramientas/metronomo) patterns at 2 / 4, 3 / 4 and 6 / 8, and have someone propose new patterns to you to repeat them to the first.
- Retirement: He sings bigger and minor scales and imitates short phrases played on a piano or an app without instrument support.
- First hearing: Read every day a rhythmic exercise and a short melody that you do not know. The method is in rhythmic and melodic reading for the entrance test.
The specific tests for each program
Master in Music
- Interview (10%): a 5 to 8 minutes conversation with teachers to check your profile and potential as a student.
- Test instrument (30%): an audition with scales, studies and repertoire. The repertoire is assigned only to preselected and published on the admissions page.
Bachelor of Music
- Educational examination (25%): Take up your role as a teacher and teach one of five songs that you prepared earlier, that you choose from the jury. You can wear an harmonic instrument or use percussion tools from the room.
- Test instrument (25%): A short hearing to show a minimum knowledge of the instrument you want to study with scales, studies and repertoire.
You have to wear your instrument with the exception of contraple, tuba, piano, harp and percussion. Since the repertoire is known after preselection, the time to mount it is short: it comes with the basic technique a day (scales, artigios and reading) so as to avoid starting from scratch. We help you organize it in Repertoire for admittance audition).
The pedagogical test can be tested: choose a simple song, define what you want the group to learn, teach them by parts (rhythm, letter, melody) and practice with family or friends. We give you more ideas at [an interview with how to admit them to music]](/blog/entrevista-de-admision-en-musica)That works the same teaching vocation.
How to get ready for the University of Caldas Test
- Plan with the Annual Calendar: If the offer remains in the second period, the tests will be at midyear and count back from there.
- Know 11: put them up serious, because they decide to select and half the score.
- Rhythm and atoning every day: That's 60% of the Master's and 50% of the Master's degree.
- Instrument: basic technique to quickly ride the repertoire they assign to you.
- License: Test the pedagogical test with the five songs they give you.
The university has a Pantisitary in Music with music, vocal practice, musical appreciation and instrument (eight hours a week in its 2026 version), and works with a minimum number of students. Check if there's an open cohort at the University of Arts and Humanities.
Also you can get ready with teachers at virtual classes of A medio tono from manizales or any town: [music theory]](/clases/teoria-musical), intonation, reading and instrument, with a plan to date. We tell you how in [preparing for music acceptance tests]](/preuniversitario-musica)To train intervals and ears, use our [hearing training]](/herramientas/entrenamiento-auditivo)and for the general schedule, how to prepare for the music admittance test.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Knowledge 11 weigh for music at the University of Caldas?
50% of final score, according to the admissions page. Also, in the 2025 instructions, Knowledge 11 was crucial for preschoking those who have been presenting the music test.
When does the University of Caldas open his music race?
The offer of both programs is an annual one. In 2026 the admission was for the second period, with tests on July 2 and 3 and by 2027-1 the university had shown both programs as non-offered. It confirms the 2027-2 calendar when published.
What's the pedagogical proof of a Bachelor's degree in Music?
That's about 25% of the aptitude test at the 2025 instructions.
When do I get the audition repertoire?
According to the 2025 instructions, the Repertoire is assigned only to preselected and published on the admissions page after the preselection by Know 11. That's why we have to come with the basic technique that we have worked with.