Music Minor

The minor in Music provides students with foundational courses in music theory, aural skills, and music history; performance experience through applied lessons and ensembles; and the opportunity to explore their interests further through their choice of music electives.

Requirements for a Minor in Music:

MUS 111 - Theory I Credit Hours: 2
MUS 112 - Theory II Credit Hours: 2
MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I Credit Hours: 1
MUSL 112 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening Credit Hours: 1
And one course from:
MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical Periods Credit Hours: 3 or
MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods Credit Hours: 3

Four semester hours of ensemble:

MUS 183 - Chamber Singers Credit Hours: 1
MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
MUS 185 - Symphonic Band Credit Hours: 1
MUS 186 - University Chorale Credit Hours: 1
MUS 187 - Orchestra Credit Hours: 1
Students may substitute 1 hour of MUS 130 Chamber Music Workshop for one ensemble hour.

Four semester hours of applied lessons:

MUS 195 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons Credit Hours: 1

Five semester hours of music electives:

These may include additional ensembles or applied lessons. Of the five elective hours, 3 must be from the 300 or 400 level.

Total: 23 hours

Additional Information:

A minimum final grade of “C-” is required in each music course and an overall GPA of “C” (2.00) or better is required in courses counted toward the minor. Admission to the program requires approval by the Department of Music and an audition in the major performance medium.