Music Minor

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Program Requirements
All music majors must earn a grade of C or higher in each music course required for their respective degree.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

MUS1 (Music Theory) demonstrate music theory knowledge and aural skills sufficient to analyze and interpret a substantial body of music literature.
MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature) demonstrate historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and the research skills to enhance that knowledge.
MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works on a primary instrument or voice sufficient to the requirements of their major.
MUS4 (Collaborative Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works through collaboration in musical ensembles sufficient to the requirements of their major.
MUS5 (Specialized Music Study) exhibit competencies specific to their major, including advanced performance skills, pedagogical skills, composition and improvisation skills, and/or the competencies for teacher certification.
MUS6 (Musical Disposition) engage as active participants in the musical community of the university and region through event attendance, performance, teaching, creative and/or service activity.

Required Courses

Primary Ensembles - Credits: 6

Primary Ensembles (6) must correspond to the student’s primary applied area.

MUS 266 - Wind Ensemble Credits: (1-2)
MUS 466 - Wind Ensemble Credits: (1-2)
MUS 267 - University Chorale Credits: (2)
MUS 467 - University Chorale Credits: (2)
MUS 268 - Chamber Choir Credits: (2)
MUS 468 - Chamber Choir Credits: (2)
MUS 269 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 469 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 277 - Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUS 477 - Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUS 287 - Marching Band Credits: (1)
MUS 487 - Marching Band Credits: (1)
MUS 288 - Concert Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 488 - Concert Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 211 - Vox Divina Soprano/Alto Choir Credits: (1-2)
MUS 411 - Vox Divina Soprano/Alto Choir Credits: (1-2)
MUS 228 - Wildcat Tenor/Bass Chorus Credits: (1-2)
MUS 428 - Wildcat Tenor/Bass Chorus Credits: (1-2)
MUS 215 - Chamber Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUS 415 - Chamber Orchestra Credits: (1-2)

Applied Music - Credits: 3

MUS 164 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1-2)
MUS 264 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1-2)

Class Piano - Credits: 3

A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating sufficient keyboard skills to designated piano faculty members.

MUS 152A - Class Piano I Credits: (1)
MUS 153A - Class Piano II Credits: (1)
MUS 154A - Class Piano III Credits: (1)

Music Theory - Credits: 12

Students must pass an online fundamental exam with 75% ($10 fee) or take and pass (75%) an online fundamental course ($99 fee) to enroll in MUS144. Students must take a placement exam to waive any of the following courses. Concurrent enrollment of the following is required: (MUS 144, 144A, 152A), (MUS 145, 145A, 153A), and (MUS 146, 146A, 154A). A grade of C or higher is required in both the written and aural components to continue in the theory sequence.

MUS 144 - Theory 1 Credits: (3)
MUS 144A - Aural Skills 1 Credits: (1)
MUS 145 - Theory 2 Credits: (3)
MUS 145A - Aural Skills 2 Credits: (1)
MUS 146 - Theory 3 Credits: (3)
MUS 146A - Aural Skills 3 Credits: (1)

Additional Required Courses - Credits: 2

MUS 359 - Survey of Music in Cross-cultural Perspectives Credits: (2)

Music Electives - Credits: 6

Total Credits: 32

College and Department Information

Music Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

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