CSET: Music
CSET: Music consists of 2 subtests:
- Subtest I (test code 226)
- Subtest II (test code 227)
Subtest I consists of two sections: (1) 40 multiple-choice questions presented on screen at your computer-based test administration, and (2) three constructed-response questions, two of which include the submission of a video-recorded performance prior to your computer-based test administration. Please review important dates/deadlines
for submitting your video performances.
You may register to take any one subtest in a single test session.
Computer-based test (CBT) only:
- Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response questions, including video-recorded performances
- Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and two constructed-response questions
By appointment during the following 4-week testing windows:
Nov. 21–Dec. 18, 2022
Jan. 16–Feb. 12, 2023
Mar. 13–Apr. 9, 2023
Check appointment availability 
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Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Subtest II: 2 hours and 15 minutes
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial. Any time taken for breaks is considered part of your available testing time.
Subtests I and II include the use of a headset.
Tests may include questions that are evaluated for future administrations and do not affect a candidate's score.
Subtest I Video Performance Component
Please refer to the CSET: Music Subtest I Video Performance Procedures Manual 
for information about the preparation and submission of video-recorded performances for Subtest I, including:
- the Assigned Exercises for Video 1: Functional Keyboard Proficiency and Video 2: Vocal/Instrumental Proficiency for the testing window in which your test appointment is scheduled,
- steps for recording your performances, and
- instructions for uploading your completed video recordings.
Once you have scheduled your test appointment for Subtest I, you will see a link for uploading your video recordings in your account.
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Testing Window |
Submission Deadline |
| 11/21/2022–12/18/2022 | 12/18/2022 |
| 1/16/2023–2/12/2023 | 2/12/2023 |
| 3/13/2023–4/9/2023 | 4/9/2023 |
Once you have scheduled your test appointment for Subtest I, you will see a link for uploading your video recordings in your account.
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