MUSIC MINOR

WHAT IS A MUSIC MINOR?
Students who have strong background, talent, and interest in music but do not wish to major in music may elect a minor, consisting of one year's study each of music theory and music history, and 8 additional credits of electives, including either performance study (private lessons) and/or ensemble participation. Students will be accepted into the program with completion of an interview with the department chair and contingent upon classes having space available.

Listed below are the required courses for a minor in music.

CURRICULUM

• Music Theory (8)
  • MUS 111-112 Theory I (4)
  • MUS 113-114 Aural Skills I (4)
• Music History and Literature (6)
  • MUS 301 Music History I (3)
  • MUS 302 Music History II (3) (General Education)
• Music Electives (8)
  • Lower or upper division courses (2)
  • Upper division courses (6)
    Music electives may include performance studies (MUS 399 or MUS 499). Only two hours of ensemble participation (MUS 390, 491, 492, and 493) will count toward the minor in music; students are urged, however, to participate in ensembles as much as possible.
• Students are urged to attend and perform regularly on student recitals (MUS 200).

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