Music Minor

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(18 credits)

The Minor in Music can be tailored to the individual needs and talents of the student. The following are the minimal requirements for the Minor in Music.

Required:

Theory

(4 courses, 8 credits total)

MUA (0195) 110 - Theory and Harmony I Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 111 - Theory and Harmony II Credits: 3.00
MUA (0195) 112 - Aural Skills and Musicianship I Credits: 1.00
MUA (0195) 113 - Aural Skills and Musicianship II Credits: 1.00

History

(2 courses, 6 credits total):

MUH (0196) 120 - Development of Western Music Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 121 - Opera and American Musical Theatre Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 123 - History of Western Music I Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 220 - History of Western Music II Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 223 - History of Western Music III Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 231 - Art Song Literature Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 238 - History of Jazz: Before 1950 Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 239 - History of Jazz: After 1950 Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 240 - Rock n’ Roll: A Social History Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 241 - Music,Culture, and Society: the U.S. Tradition Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 242 - From Turntables to Tupac: The American Hip-Hop Phenomenon Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 243 - Off the Record: Power in Popular Music Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 245 - Handmade Electronic Music: DIY Aesthetic, Fixed Media, and Sound Synthesis Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 250 - Music, Culture and Society: Major Traditions of the World Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 251 - Music, Culture and Society: Focus on China and India Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 252 - African Music Cultures Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 253 - Music, Migrants, and New York Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 254 - Guitar Cultures Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 320 - History of Western Music IV Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 430 - The Arts and The Creative Process Credits: 3.00
MUH (0196) 490 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00

Private Instruction (MUP (0198))

(4 courses, 2 credits total)

All music minors are required to enroll in private lessons in voice or an instrument for 4 semesters.

Ensemble Performance (MUO (0197)

(4 courses, 2 credits total)

All music minors are required to enroll in a large ensemble (symphony orchestra, chorale, or concert band) for 4 semesters. Additionally, music minors are encouraged to participate in a small ensemble (such as Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, or Chamber Music Ensemble).

Please see the Department of Music Student Handbook for additional departmental requirements.

Additional Information

While there is no formal audition process in order to take the Minor in Music, students should meet with an adviser from the Department of Music before registering.