Music Minor

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Requirements for the Minor in Music good through the Class of 2025

Two theory courses:

Two music history courses

Chosen from below:

A world music course

One music elective

To be chosen in consultation with your advisor.

Additional Requirements

One year of practicum credit in faculty-led ensemble.

Music Department Curriculum Beginning with the Class of 2026

ONE COURSE IN MUSICAL LITERACY (ML)

AMU 101 - Music Theory: Materials and Design I

TWO HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT COURSES (HCC)

Chosen from two categories:

Historical Musicology
Global and Popular Musics

To be chosen from a list of approved courses

At least one must be outside of the primary area.

ONE TECHNOLOGY COURSE

ONE CREATIVITY COURSE

To be chosen from a list of approved courses.

ONE PERFORMANCE COURSE

To be chosen from a list of approved courses.

Additional Requirements:

At least one year of practicum credit in faculty-led ensembles.

Course Selection Guidelines:

Students are required to consult their music faculty advisors when choosing electives. Concentrations are available in composition, music history, music technology, performance, and ethnomusicology. All students should plan to complete the 100- and 200-level music theory sequence early in their music studies. AMU 301 Music Theory: Materials and Design III is strongly recommended as a capstone theory course for students specializing in composition, performance, or music history. The department values performance as an essential component of musical training. The list of ensembles follows the music course descriptions.

In addition to regular coursework, students may work with individual faculty in independent studies on special topics. These could include conducting, composition, counterpoint, community-based internships, and technology. Please consult your advisor or the Chair of the Music Department for further information.