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)
- MUS 401 History and Literature of Music I or MUS 402 History and Literature of Music II (3)
- Primary Applied Lessons (one area) 100-level (4)
- Primary Applied Lessons (one area) 300-level (1)
- Class in voice, piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, or guitar (MUS 150, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 280, 281) (1)
- Ensembles (MUS 133, 140, 141/441, 142/442, 149) (2)
- Music electives (not ensembles) (5)
Note: This program is also available as a bachelor's degree. View the Music degree.
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