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Minor in Music
The minor in Music provides a strong foundation in western music or jazz, with a focus on applied keyboard, voice, or orchestral instruments.
Requirements: A minimum of 22 credits from the following passed with a grade of B- or better.
Prerequisite: MUS 120 Beginning Music Theory (2 cr.)*
1. Core (6 cr):
MUS 110 Music Appreciation (4 cr)
MUS 201 Applied Music Theory (2cr)
2. Applied Music (4 cr): Four semesters (1 credit each) in one area
MUS 122 Applied Bass
MUS 130 Applied Piano
MUS 135 Applied Voice
MUS 137 Applied Organ
All Applied Music courses carry a small additional fee per credit hour. Contact the Department Chair about off-campus lessons for other instruments.
3. Ensembles (4 cr): Four semesters (1 credit each)
MUS 103 Chapel Choir
MUS 105 College Chorale
MUS 127 Jazz Ensemble
MUS 176 Gamelan Ensemble
THR 101 Perf./Prod. Practicum: Musical
4. History and Literature (4 cr): One 4 credit course
MUS 112 Music Cultures of the World**
MUS 211 American Vernacular Music
MUS 232 Appalachian Music and Dance
MUS 286 Jazz Appreciation
MUS 280 Opera as Drama
5. Electives (4 cr): Four credits selected from any MUS offering
*MUS 120 Beginning Music Theory is required for students with limited background. It does not count as elective credit for the minor. Students with prior experience may elect to take a placement examination in place of MUS 120.
**Beginning Spring Semester 2012, this course will be divided into two regions: Music Cultures of Asia, and Music Cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.