Do you love music but have other academic interests? The Music minor is an excellent option for students who are focused on majoring in a different subject, yet still wish to continue their pursuit and passion for music. In the Music minor, you’ll learn from accomplished professors to expand your musical abilities. You’ll explore topics in music theory, conducting, and even music technology, with individual lessons in your chosen instrument or voice, and ensemble performances.
Credit hours: 21
School: Arts and Humanities
Department: Music
Courses for the Music minor
A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by your major(s) and other minor(s).
- MUS 101 Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 208 Fundamentals of Conducting (1)
- MUS 305 Music Technology (1)
- Lower-level Primary Applied Lessons (one area) (4)
- Upper-level Primary Applied Lessons (one area) (1)
- MUS electives (not ensembles) (5)
Select one of the following:
- MUS 150 Class in Voice (1)
- MUS 171 Class in Strings I (1)
- MUS 172 Class in Strings II (1)
- MUS 173 Class in Woodwinds I (1)
- MUS 174 Class in Woodwinds II (1)
- MUS 175 Class in Brass I (1)
- MUS 176 Class in Brass II (1)
- MUS 177 Class in Percussion (1)
- MUS 178 Class in Guitar (1)
- MUS 280 Class in Piano I (1)
- MUS 281 Class in Piano II (1)
Ensemble electives (choose 2):
- MUS 133 Fortis Tenor/Bass Choir (1)
- MUS 140 Lyrica Soprano/Alto Treble Choir (1)
- MUS 141 Choir (1)
- MUS 142 Marching Band/Wind Ensemble (1)
- MUS 149 Symphonic Band (0.5)
- MUS 441 Choir (1)
- MUS 442 Marching Band/Wind Ensemble (1)
Select one of the following:
- MUS 401 History and Literature of Music I (3)
- MUS 402 History and Literature of Music II (3)
Note: This program is also available as a bachelor's degree. View the Music degree.
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