Minor in Music

The Music Department offers two options for students who wish to pursue a Minor in music. Students electing Option 2 must audition on their instrument or voice to be accepted into that option.

Option 1
This option requires the completion of 20 credit hours in music with a grade of C or better in each course.

1. Twelve hours of Theoretical Foundations (Music 1101, 1102).
2. Six hours from the following: Music 1000, 1003, 2006, 2201, 2202 (Music 2201 and 2202 by consent of department).
3. Two hours of Ensemble (Music 1900 series).

Option 2
This option requires the completion of 22-23 credit hours in music with a grade of C or better in each course.

1. Twelve hours of Theoretical Foundations (Music 1101, 1102).
2. Three hours from the following: Music 1000, 1003, 2006, 2201, 2202 (Music 2201 and 2201 by consent of department).*
3. Six hours of Applied Music (to be chosen from Applied Music Major courses or class instruction based upon audition).**
4. Two hours of Ensemble (Music 1900 series).

* For students whose applied area is Keyboard, three hours to be chosen from the Music Appreciation or History area will be substituted for the piano class component in Music 1101/1102.

** Lesson fees for non-majors will apply.