Music Minor

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The School of Music offers a minor in music with either an emphasis in general music studies or in music management. A background in music is helpful but not necessary.

Minor Requirements (18)

The minor requires 18 semester hours of course work in music, 9 of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. Required courses include music theory, music history, performance, and electives.

Certain prerequisites may not count toward the requirements for the minor. Interested students should contact the School of Music for further information.

Theory Requirements

3 Hours

Choose one of the following courses contingent upon Theory placement results:

MUS 1430 - Fundamentals of Music Theory 3 Credit Hours
MUS 1440 - Theory I 3 Credit Hours
MUS 1450 - Theory II 3 Credit Hours
MUS 2440 - Theory III 3 Credit Hours
MUS 2450 - Theory IV 3 Credit Hours

Music Appreciation/History

3 Hours

Select one:

MUA 1500 or MUA 3500 - Jazz: Its Origins, Styles, and Influence 3Credit Hours
MUA 1930 or MUA 3930 - Music, Society, and Culture 3Credit Hours
MUA 1970 or MUA 3970 - Rhythm ‘N’ Blues, Rock and Rap 3Credit Hours
MUA 3810 - History of African-American Music 3 Credit Hours
MUS 4800 - Music History from Antiquity through the Baroque Period 3 Credit Hours
MUS 4810 - Music History from the Classical Period to the Present-CTW 3 Credit Hours
MUS 4820 - World Music-CTW 3 Credit Hours

Music Performance

2 Hours

MUA 1700 - Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors 2 Credit Hours
MUA 1800 - Introduction to Guitar: Technique, Methods, and Styles 2 Credit Hours
MUA 3800 - Introduction to Guitar: Technique, Methods, and Styles 2 Credit Hours
MUS 1730 - Group Instruction in Voice 2 Credit Hours

Electives

10 Hours

Choose up to 10 credit hours, in any of the following disciplines to complete 18 credit hour minor requirement: MUS, MUA, MTM, or APXX (should only be used if taken towards a previous Music major). Please keep in mind that at least 9 credit hours of this minor must be taken at the 3000/4000 level!

Several courses in each discipline require pre-requisites that are only applicable to Music majors. Listed below are recommended courses in each discipline that have limited pre-requisites. Please note that you are not limited to the courses listed below!

Recommeded Elective Options:

Music (MUS)
MUS 10XX/30XX	Any Large Ensemble	1+
MUA/MUS 1430	Fundamentals of Music	3
MUS 1440, 1450, 2440, or 2450	Any Music Theory	3+
MUS 1540, 1550, 2540, or 2550	Any Aural Skills	1+
MUS 1710, 1720, 2710, or 2720	Any Group Piano	1+
MUS 4730	Computer Applications in Music	2

Music Appreciation (MUA)
MUA 1500/3500	Jazz: Its Origins, Styles, and Influence	3
MUA 1930/3930	Music, Society, and Culture	3
MUA 1970/3970	Rhythm ‘N’ Blues; Rock and Rap	3
MUA 3810	History of African-American Music	3

Music Technology Management (MTM)
MTM 3010	Introduction to the Music Industry	3
MTM 3020	Promotion of Recorded Music	3
MTM 3030	Marketing and Branch Sales in the Music Industry	3
MTM 3050	Legal Aspects of the Music Industry	3
MTM 3300	Copyright and Music Publishing	3