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The Music Minor

Faculty: Milton Crotts, Wayne Erbsen, Phil Jamison, Jane McCoy, Steve Williams. Warren J Gaughan (Chair)

The Program is Music is designed for students who wish to focus on music as a part of the liberal arts program. The emphasis of the curriculum is on a broad coverage of the field of music, the improvement of performance skills, and the development of a strong foundation of musical understanding.

Requirements: A total of 24 credit hours selected from:

  1. MUS 109 Introduction to Music
  2. A minimum of four semesters of Applied Music in One Area
    MUS 130 Applied Piano
    MUS 135 Applied Voice
    MUS 137 Applied Organ
  3. A minimum of four credits of ensembles
    MUS 103 Chapel Choir
    MUS 105 College Chorale
    MUS 127 Jazz Ensemble
    MUS 160 Appalachian String Band
    MUS 294 Bluegrass Band
    MUS 112 Instrumental Ensemble
  4. A minimum of eight credits of electives
    MUS 255 Jazz Appreciation
    MUS 280 Opera as Drama
    MUS 293 Theory/Improvisation
    MUS 125 Music Cultures of the World
    MUS/THR 101 Performance/Production Practicum: Musical


    Music 109 Introduction to Music is required for students with limited backgrounds. It does not count as an elective credit for the minor.


    5. There is an additional fee per credit hour for applied music. Contact Department Chair about off-campus lessons in orchestral or band instruments.