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.

Note:

Courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.

Required:

Theory

MUA (0195) 110 - Theory and Harmony I Credits: 3
MUA (0195) 111 - Theory and Harmony II Credits: 3
MUA (0195) 112 - Aural Skills and Musicianship I Credits: 1
MUA (0195) 113 - Aural Skills and Musicianship II Credits: 1

History

(2 courses required from the following):

MUH (0196) 221 - Major Composers Seventeenth And Eighteenth Century Credits: 3
MUH (0196) 222 - Major Composers Nineteenth & Twentieth Century Credits: 3
MUH (0196) 238 - History of Jazz: Before 1950 Credits: 3
MUH (0196) 239 - History of Jazz: After 1950 Credits: 3
MUH (0196) 290 - The Arts & The Creative Process Credits: 3

Private Instruction (MUP (0198))

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

Ensemble Performance (MUO (0197)

All music minors are required to enroll in a large ensemble (orchestra, chorus, 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.