Music Minor

Minor in Music Program

The Music minor is structured to develop the student’s understanding of foundational knowledge arising within the field of musical arts. The minor provides the student with a grasp of fundamental knowledge within the context of music theory, music history, ear training and sight-singing, and performance on voice or selected instrument. Contact: Coordinator of Music, Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Minor in Music Requirements (18 Credits):

MUS 100Music Theory I 12
MUS 221Ear Training and Sight Singing I 11
Select one of the following: 13
Music History I: Antiquity through Baroque
Music History II: Classical through Present
Select three credits from the following:3
Beginning Class Piano
Applied Music I-Piano
Applied Music II-Piano
Select three credits from the following:3
Voice Class
Applied Music I-Voice
Applied Music II-Voice
Performance Ensembles3
Select three credits from the following:
University Chorus I
Symphonic Band I
University Orchestra I
University Chorus II
Chamber Choir
Symphonic Band II
University Orchestra II
Select three credits from the following:3
MUS 137-MUS 161 Applied Music I
MUS 208-MUS 220 Performance Ensemble course
MUS 237-MUS 261 Applied Music II
MUS 337-MUS 361 Applied Music III
Music History I: Antiquity through Baroque
MUS 308-MUS 320 Performance Ensemble course
Music History II: Classical through Present
Music Theory II
and Ear Training and Sight Singing II
Total Credits18
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Students must complete a successful audition before the music faculty before the first semester they are enrolled in applied lessons.