Music (Minor)

Overview

The purpose of the Minor in Music is to raise the student’s level of overall proficiency in music and to provide a comprehensive view of the discipline. A minimum of 21 hours is required to complete the minor and a minimum of 6 hours of upper division work is required. Students may choose courses from the categories of Music Theory, Music History, and Music Electives based on their previous knowledge and coursework.

Minor Requirements

Music Theory Electives (choose 6-8 hours)

MUSC 1102Music Fundamentals

2

MUSC 1111Aural Skills I

1

MUSC 1113Music Theory I

3

MUSC 1121Aural Skills II

1

MUSC 1123Music Theory II

3

Music History Electives (choose 3 hours)

MUSC 1203The Enjoyment of Music

3

MUSC 3303Music History to 1750

3

MUSC 3313Music History, 1750-Present

3

Studio Instruction (3 hours of primary specialization, 1 hour of secondary specialization)

Recital Attendance (2 terms passed)

MUSC 2880Recital Attendance

0

Major Ensemble (3 hours)

MUSC 1051Concert Choir

1

MUSC 1051Concert Choir

1

MUSC 1051Concert Choir

1

Or

MUSC 1081Concert Band

1

MUSC 1081Concert Band

1

MUSC 1081Concert Band

1

Music Electives (choose 3-6 hours)

MUSC 3122Music Business

2

MUSC 3201Music Technology

1

MUSC 3212Survey of World Music

2

MUSC 3303Music History to 1750

3

MUSC 3313Music History, 1750-Present

3

MUSC 3322The History of Popular Music in America

2

MUSC 4102Principles of Conducting

2

MUSC 4112Choral Conducting

2

MUSC 4212Instrumental Conducting

2

MUSC 4562Secondary Vocal methods

2

MUSC 4572Secondary Instrumental Methods

2

MUSC 4880Special Topics

0

MUSC 4901Small Ensemble

1