Music Minor

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Minor code ORMUSI

The music minor is offered for nonmusic majors who wish to study music. To pursue a minor in music, you must receive permission from the associate director of the School of Music.

Theoretical Studies

MUS 101, 102, and 103 may be substituted providing you achieve a satisfactory score on the Freshman Music Theory Entrance Examination and have the approval of the head of the Music Theory Division.

MUS 100 - Introduction to Music Theory Credit Hours: 3
MUS 101A - Music Theory Credit Hours: 3
MUS 102A - Music Theory Credit Hours: 3

History and Literature

MUS 120 - Exploring Musical Styles Credit Hours: 3
or
MUS 125 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 4

Two courses selected from the following:

MUS 124 - Language of Rock Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 224 - History of Rock Music II Credit Hours: 3
MUS 322 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 323 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 427 - Folk Music in the United States Credit Hours: 3
MUS 428 - Jazz History Credit Hours: 3

Ensemble

Ensemble (3 quarters) Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Courses in music totaling a minimum of 9 credit hours (applied music is strongly encouraged, subject to studio availability)

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