Dec 04, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

Music Minor


Minor code ORMUSI

College of Fine Arts  
Music, School of  
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
Fax: 740.593.4255

Christopher Hayes, contact person
hayesc1@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The music minor is offered to students who wish to continue studying music while pursuing a different major.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

The student is to receive permission from the Associate Director of the School of Music and then final approval from the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office.

Change of Program Policy

Permission must be received from the School of Music Associate Director’s Office.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements and requirements stated above.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

This program is a music minor and is not intended to develop professional musicians. However, in combination with various majors it could lead to employment in the music industry or an arts-related field.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement


The music minor requires a minimum of 20 hours. The minor must include at least two academic courses numbered 3000 or above.

Music Theory


Complete the following courses. MUS 1010  and 1020  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.

Music History and Literature


Complete one of the following courses:

Music History and Literature Electives


Complete two of the following courses:

Ensemble


Complete two semesters of ensemble enrollment for 1 hour each semester from the following courses:

Music Electives


Complete additional hours in music to total 20 total hours for the minor (applied music is strongly encouraged, subject to studio availability).