Mill Hill County High School Music Aptitude Test

Part 1: Listening: There will be three main tests each on rhythm, melodic memory and listening and musical awareness. These tests are conducted on an individual basis. Pupils will be marked out of a total of 60 marks according to the accuracy of their responses. Both stages of each test are held on the same day.

Part 1. Listening – recommended resource: To prepare for the first stage listening test, students would benefit from regular home training practice using our Mill Hill MAT Practice Tests 1 & 2. These school specific tests are designed in the style and format of the Mill Hill County High School Music Aptitude Test. Our free Glossary of Musical Terms and Knowledge Organiser provides additional knowledge to answer questions in full and supplement learning.

Our Enhanced Aural MAT Practice Tests 1 to 4 provide further practice and consolidation. Test sections include: Pitch, Melodic Memory, Rhythm, Listening & Musical Awareness and a Supplementary Test Section.

“I would like to share good news with you about L’s MAT at Mill Hill County High School last month. We received his test result on Friday and he scored 70 out of 120. The school provided previous 4 years’ past marks and it seems that he passed with flying colours! I am really grateful for your help in his preparation.” 
Mill Hill County High School, parent 2024.

Part 2: Performance: Applicants will be asked to perform one prepared piece on one instrument only or singing. There is no minimum performance length and the maximum performing time allocated is 2 minutes. There are no restrictions on the choice of instrument, voice or style of singing and all instruments are allowed. Marks are allocated on the basis of technique, expression, interpretation, accuracy and fluency.

Mill Hill County School, Worcester Crescent, London NW7 4LL
www.mhchs.org.uk

Please click here for a list of schools in London that use the Music Aptitude Test as part of their secondary transfer process.