Music Minor

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Twenty-five credits to include:

Minor Requirements

Required Courses

MUS 140 B - Intro to the Language of Music Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MUS 141 - Music Theory I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MUS 142 - Ear Training & Solfege I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
MUS 143 - Music Theory II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MUS 144 - Ear Training & Solfege II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

Music Appreciation Courses

One of the following music appreciation courses:

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MUS 155 AGX - World Music Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
MUS 158 AQX - Women in Music Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

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MUS 355 - Music History: Medieval - Baroque Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
MUS 356 U - Music History:Classical-21st Centur Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Additional Music Minor Requirements

Private Lessons

Students must complete three credits of private study on a major instrument or voice. At least one credit must be completed at the 300 level with a grade of “C” or better.

Performing Organization

Students must complete four credits of performing organizations. Students should contact the Department Chair prior to registration for placement.

Performance Class and Juried Reviews

All students who study privately will concurrently enroll in performance class (MUS 000 ), and will participate in a juried review during the final examination week. Minors must pass at least three semesters of MUS 000 ; any student failing consecutive semesters of MUS 000 will not be permitted to continue in the program.