Music, Minor

The minor in music provides a foundation in personal musicianship through individual instruction in musical performance, ensemble participation, and coursework in music fundamentals.

Minor Requirements

Audition and permission of the department head are required to enroll in the minor. The minor requires 18 hours, including:

MUS 108 - Aural Skills I: Fundamentals of Sight Singing Credits: 1
MUS 118 - Music Theory I: Fundamentals Credits: 3
MUS 208 - Aural Skills II: Basic Tonal Functions Credits: 1
MUS 218 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony Credits: 3

Studio Instruction

A total of four hours from the following, as approved by your music advisor (two semesters of MUS 107 are recommended):

MUS 107 - Applied Major Credits: 2, R6
MUS 106 - Applied Minor Credits: 1, R3
MUS 206 - Applied Minor Credits: 1, R3

Additional Requirements

Two semesters of a major ensemble (MUS 371, 372, or 373).
Two semesters of MUS 358.
Four hours of music electives.