Minor in Music

Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in music must complete the following requirements in one of the following two emphases.

History/Theory Emphasis

MUS A131Music Theory I3
MUS A121Music Appreciation3
or MUS A220 Music in Western Culture
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
History of Rock & Pop
Popular Songwriting
Music Theory II
Aural Skills I
Aural Skills II
Functional Piano
Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions
World Indigenous Music
History of Jazz
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
Introduction to Guitar
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Selected Topics in Music
University Singers
University Singers
Chamber Music and Accompanying
Chamber Music and Accompanying
University Wind Ensemble
University Wind Ensemble
University Pep Band
University Sinfonia
University Sinfonia
Opera and Music Theatre Workshop
Chamber Ensemble
University Jazz Ensemble
University Jazz Ensemble
University Guitar Ensemble
University Guitar Ensemble
Instrumental Master Class
Piano Master Class
Voice Master Class
Selected Topics in Music
Total18

Performance Emphasis

MUS A131Music Theory I3
MUS A121Music Appreciation3
or MUS A220 Music in Western Culture
MUS A161Private Lessons2
MUS A162Private Lessons2
Complete 8 credits from the following:8
Introduction to Guitar
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Selected Topics in Music
University Singers
University Singers
Chamber Music and Accompanying
Chamber Music and Accompanying
University Wind Ensemble
University Wind Ensemble
University Pep Band
University Sinfonia
University Sinfonia
Opera and Music Theatre Workshop
Chamber Ensemble
University Jazz Ensemble
University Jazz Ensemble
University Guitar Ensemble
University Guitar Ensemble
Instrumental Master Class
Piano Master Class
Voice Master Class
Selected Topics in Music
Total18


A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor.