Music Minor (MSCN)

The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music does not offer a minor leading to Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certification or which allows the student to become certified in music therapy.

Music Theory (2-3 hours)

Select from:

MUS 1590 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1600 - Basic Music I Credits: 3 hours
(Must waive MUS 1590 by exam)

Music Appreciation/History (3-4 hours)

Select from:

MUS 1500 - Music Appreciation: Live Music Credits: 4 hours
MUS 1510 - Jazz in America Credits: 4 hours
MUS 1520 - Rock Music: Genesis and Development Credits: 3 hours
MUS 3500 - American Music Credits: 4 hours
MUS 4500 - Music Appreciation: The Symphony Credits: 3 hours

Music Performance (minimum 2 hours total)

Select from:

Ensemble Electives Credits: 1 hour
(MUS 1070, 1080, 1090, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1180, 1190, 2100, 2120, 2180, 3170, 5170, 5220)

MUS 1000 - Applied Music Credits: 1 to 2 hours
MUS 1020 - Piano Class I Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1030 - Piano Class II Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1200 - Keyboard Fundamentals Credits: 1 hour
MUS 1210 - Keyboard Fundamentals Credits: 1 hour
MUS 1240 - Guitar Class I Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1250 - Guitar Class II Credits: 2 hours

Note:

Applied Music (MUS 1000) and Ensembles are available to students who can qualify by audition with appropriate applied faculty and/or ensemble director.

Music Electives (6-8 hours)

Electives selected from any Music (MUS) courses, as approved by the music advisor and with appropriate prerequisites.