Music, Liberal Arts

Requirements

The curriculum for the traditional liberal arts minor consists mainly of music classes intended for non-majors. Only a few of these classes can be used for major credit toward a bachelor’s degree in music. This minor requires no audition. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in the following courses. Only courses in which a grade of at least a C has been earned will count toward the minor.

1. 16 Credits in Music History and Theory selected from

• course An Introduction to Music (4)

• course What’s On Your Playlist? Music Listening and the Self (4)

• course Exploring Technology in Music (4)

• course Foundations of Rock (4)

• course Exploring Film Music (4)

• course Exploring Jazz (4)

• course Exploring African Music (4)

• course Exploring Caribbean Music (4)

• course Exploring Indian Music (4)

• course Exploring Hip Hop Music (4)

• course Basic Musicianship for Music Students (2)

• course Computer-based Music Composition (4)

2. 8 Credits in Applied Music and/or Ensemble selected from:

• course Applied Music (1 OR 2)

• course Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors (2)

• course Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors (2)

• course University Chorus (0 OR 1)

• course Symphonic Band (0 OR 1)

• course African Ensemble (0 OR 1)

• course Steel Band (0 OR 1)

• Ensembles may be repeated

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.