Music Minor

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The Music Minor, as an addition to a major field of study, offers serious musical training for anyone passionate about music. The three semesters of music theory and the piano requirement are music cornerstones which enable the student to become an effective musician in a variety of settings, including ministry.

Students may earn a minor in the field by completing the following 20 credit hours provided none of the courses are required in the student’s major.

Required Courses (20 credit hours)

Students may earn a Music Minor by completing the following:

Required Core (18 credit hours)

MUA 115 - Piano (1-2) (4 semesters)
MUA 175 - Music Convocation (0) (four semesters)
MUE 100 - University Women’s Choir (1) (four semesters) OR
MUE 101 - University Choir (1) (four semesters) OR
MUE 102 - University Symphonic Band (1) (four semesters) OR
MUE 103 - Chamber Orchestra (1) (four semesters) OR
MUE 109 - Chamber Strings (1) (four semesters) OR
MUE 114 - Handbell Ensemble (1) (four semesters)
MUS 111 - From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals (2)
MUS 112 - Music Theory I: Elements of Music (3)
MUS 113 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1)
MUS 212 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony and Tonicization (3)
MUS 213 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (1)

Primary Instrument Core (2 credit hours)

Each student will take 2 credit hours in the instrument on which they auditioned and have been accepted.

Additional Information

Those selecting the music minor must take MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3) as part of the general education requirements.
MUA 175 - Music Convocation (0) is required for all music minors for four semesters.
Only one ensemble credit each semester counts toward the requirements for the minor.
MUS 111 From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals is pre-requisite for MUS 112 Music Theory I: Elements of Music .