Music Minor
Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of the arts and how the arts often integrate into and enhance students’ study in other disciplines such as criminal justice, communication, business and psychology, the Visual and Performing Arts Department offers minors in its three disciplines of Art, Music, and Theatre. A minor in the arts allows students to further explore and develop their affinity for the arts and their artistic talents.
Students develop musicianship through instrumental and vocal lessons, study performance as members of ensembles, and complete courses in composition, history, and theory of music.
Students must audition for individual instrumental or vocal lessons.
Requirements for a Minor in Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | (3 credits) | |
| MU-101 | Fundamentals of Music and Aural Skills | 3 |
| or MU-205 | Music Theory I | |
| Music History | (3 credits) | |
| MU-280 | History of Music | 3 |
| Music Performance | (3 credits) | |
| Three semesters of applied music lessons at 1 credit, chosen from: | 3 | |
| Applied Music | ||
or MU-104 | Class Piano | |
or MU-106 | Class Guitar | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Ensemble | (3 credits) | |
| Three semesters of study in any ensemble at 1 credit per semester, chosen from: | 3 | |
| Chorus | ||
| African Drumming | ||
| Piano Ensemble | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Small Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
Other ensemble approved by the Department | ||
| Electives | (6 credits) | |
| Six elective credits in any other class with an MU prefix, except MU 115 and MU 100 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |