Degree Programs
Minor in Music
| Required Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| MUS 151 | Major Performance Area I | 2 |
| *MUS 107A-110A, 113A, 114A, 150A |
Ensembles | 2 |
| MUS 111-112 | Theory I, II | 4 |
| MUS 137-138 | Aural Perception I, II | 4 |
| MUS 135L *Must be taken concurrently with 151 |
Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
| Music Electives approved by Department Chair | (see Elective Options below) | 12 |
| Total | 27 | |
Electives:
Electives are to allow for emphasis in a particular area of music study and must include course work at the upper-division level.
Upper-division course work normally requires a pre-requisite. Please see the University general catalog for details. Consent of instructor will be required if all prerequisites have not been met.
Four approved elective options are listed below. One of these should be selected. Other options may be possible but require written approval prior to beginning the course work.
Elective Options
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| MUS 251 | Major Performance Area I | 2 |
| MUS 351 | Ensembles | 2 |
| Ensembles | Theory I, II | 4 |
| *Music Electives | Aural Perception I, II | 4 |
*may be selected from MUS 324H (Music History I), MUS 211-212 (Theory III,IV) or from 300-400 level performance or academic classes
| Theory | ||
|---|---|---|
| MUS 211-212 | Theory III, IV | 4 |
| MUS 237-238 | Aural Perception III, IV | 4 |
| *MUS 361-362 | Form and Analysis I, II | 4 |
*or MUS 379 (Counterpoint I), 3 crs + 1 cr. elective
| Music History | ||
|---|---|---|
| MUS 324H | History of Music I | 3 |
| MUS 420-425 | History/Literature Period Courses | 6 |
| *Theory or Literature electives | 3 | |
*Although worth 4 crs., MUS 211-212 (Theory III, IV) is strongly recommended to fulfill the Theory/Literature electives.
| Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| MUS 170 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUS 159 | Composition I | 4 |
| MUS 259 | Composition II | 4 |
| MUS 359 | Composition III | *3 |
* 1 additional credit
To receive an academic minor in music the student must earn at least 27 credits to include the following:
| MUS 135L | Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 151 | Major Performance I | 2 |
| 2 credits chosen from MUS 107A, 108A, 104A , 110A , 113A, 114A, 150A, taken concurrently with 151. | Choral Ensembles, Orchestras, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Opera Theater, UM Jazz Bands, | 2 |
| MUS 111-112 | Music Theory I, II | 4 |
| MUS 137-138 | Aural Perception I, II | 4 |
| Music Electives approved by Department Chair | 12 |