ABSTRACT

The music college entrance performance test becomes an essential indicator in the examination for prospective students since it demonstrates their musical skills. The research aims to analyze the influence of music skill test results on the academic achievement of prospective music educators when selecting new students in the Music Education Study Program. This research was conducted using a mixed method. Correlation and simple regression analyses were used to analyze music skill test results and learning outcome data obtained from grade documents. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis was conducted to analyze data from questionnaires. The research results show that: (1) music skill test results positively affect academic achievement in the music practice, music theory, and vocal practice course groups; (2) the music skill test material is relevant and helps prospective music educators learn in the music theory, music practice, and musical creativity course groups; (3) the types of music skills practiced during the selection process are not always used as a reference in determining the type of music skills chosen to be studied. These results imply that the effectiveness of new student selection can be improved if the skills test is more tailored to the direction of learning that will be undertaken.

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