School of Music
Meryl Mantione, Director
The curricula of the School of Music, culminating in the Bachelor of Music degree, prepare you for a career in teaching, music therapy, composition, Academic Research, or performance. The School of Music provides individual applied study in vocal and instrumental music and offers a wide range of courses in the fields of theory, composition, electronic music, music history and literature, music education, and music therapy. There are opportunities for individual participation in student recitals and for performing experience in various ensembles such as the Choral Union, University Singers, The Singing Men of Ohio, Women's Chorale, Opera Theater, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, jazz ensembles, and many small chamber ensembles. Performing groups are open to all students enrolled in the University, and selection is determined by audition.
The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Entrance and graduation requirements are in accordance with the standards set by the association.
The Athens Community Music School, a unit within the School of Music, provides instruction for precollege-age students, University students who are not music majors, and other adults. Private instruction is offered in all instruments and voice. Teachers include faculty members, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. Details are available from the director of the Athens Community Music School.
The School of Music offers an approved minor in music for nonmajors who wish to pursue the study of music.
Requirements for all music majors include the following: proficiency on major instrument and secondary piano, ensemble participation, music theory, music history, and MUS 090 Concert/Recital Attendance. Specific requirements are outlined in the School of Music Handbook.
The following course plans outline a practical sequence of required courses to help you plan your course of study. You must complete Tiers I, II, and III of the University General Education Requirement. (See "Graduation Requirements.")
Admission Requirements
If you are a freshman or transfer student who intends to major in music, you are required to audition with your major instrument or a voice and to take a theory placement test. An interview is also required for prospective music education and music therapy majors. The audition, interview, and theory placement test are scheduled on the same day. You may obtain specific dates and information from the School of Music office.Bachelor of Music in Performance
The following curricula are designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical competence, and the ability to interpret advanced repertoire on their instrument or voice. You are prepared to perform repertoire from all periods available for your instrument. You are required to participate in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performances. The Bachelor of Music prepares graduating students to establish private teaching studios, to engage in professional performance, and to study at the graduate level. An emphasis in pedagogy is available for piano majors primarily interested in teaching.Piano
Major code BM5100
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102,103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105,106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 341 Piano 12 Performance group 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 Tier II Electives 8-9 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 341 Piano 12 Performance group 3 Electives 9 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 341 Piano 12 MUS 421C ( * ) Chamber Music Lit. 3 MUS 450 Accompanying 3 MUS 455 Conducting 3 MUS 497 Recital 1 Music theory/lit electives 4-6 Performance Group 3 Electives 13 English comp. (300 level) 4 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 341 Piano 12 MUS 457G Early Keyboard Rep. 2 MUS 457K, L Piano Repertoire 4 MUS 458G, H, I Piano Pedagogy 6 MUS 497 Recital 2 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 12-15 Tier III 4-5 Elective 3-5*May be taken in either the junior or senior year. Keyboard skills proficiency exam is required.
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194
Piano with an Emphasis in Pedagogy
Major code BM5104 FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0
MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9
MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3
MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4
MUS 341 Piano 12
Performance group 3
Tier I English comp.,
quantitative skills 9-10
COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4
Tier II Electives 8-9 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0
MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9
MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6
MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9
MUS 341 Piano 12
MUS 370 Practicum 6
Performance group 3 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0
MUS 341 Piano 12
MUS 372 Adv. Functional Skills 2
MUS 458G, H, I Piano Pedagogy 6
Music theory/lit electives 4-6
Performance group 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 275 Educational Psych. 4
English composition
(300 level) 4
Tier II elective 4-5
Elective 3 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0
MUS 341 Piano 12
MUS 370 Practicum 6
MUS 457G Early Keyboard Rep. 2
MUS 457K,L Piano Repertoire 4
MUS 450 Accompanying 3
MUS 455 Conducting 3
MUS 458E Class Piano Pedagogy 2
MUS 497 Recital 2
Performance group 3
Tier II elective 4-5
Tier III 4-5
Electives 6
Keyboard skills proficiency exam is required.
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 195
Voice
Major Code BM5101
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 340 Voice 12 MUS 341 or 141, 142, 143 Piano 6 MUS 375A, B Eng., Italian Diction 2 Performance group 3 ITAL 111, 112 Italian 8 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 Tier II elective 4-5 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS, IV, V, VI 6 MUS 340 Voice 12 MUS 341 or 241, 242, 243 Piano 6 MUS 375C German Diction 1 MUS 457D Solo Repertoire 1 Performance group 3-6 GER 111, 112 German 8 Tier II elective 4-5 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 340 Voice 12 MUS 375D French Diction 1 MUS 457D Solo Repertoire 1 MUS 497 Recital 1 Music theory/lit elective 2-3 Performance Group 6 FR 111,112 French 8 English composition (300 level) 4 Tier II electives 8-10 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 340 Voice 12 MUS 421F Literature of Opera 3 MUS 455, 456B Conducting 6 MUS 457D Solo Repertoire 1Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.
MUS 458D Vocal Pedagogy 2 MUS 497 Recital 2 Music theory/lit elective 2-3 Performance group 6 Electives 6 Tier II elective 4 Tier III 4-5
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 210
Organ
Major code BM5102
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 343 Organ 12 Performance group 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 COMS 101 Fund of Human Comm. 4 Tier II electives 8 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 147, 148 Class Voice 4 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 343 Organ 12 Performance group 3 Electives 3-4 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 343 Organ 12 MUS 407A, B, C Counterpoint 9 orMUS 455, 456 Conducting and Elective MUS 497 Recital 1 Performance group 3 Music elective 6 Elective, French orGerman 12 English composition (300 level) 4 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 343 Organ 12 MUS 407A, B, C Counterpoint 9 orMus 455, 456 Conducting and Elective MUS 421E Literature of Organ Music 3 MUS 497 Recital 2 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 9-10 Tier III 4-5 Electives 6Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 193
Orchestral Instruments Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Major code BM5103
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 Major instrument 12 MUS 341 Piano 6 orMUS 141,142,143 Class Piano Band/orchestra 6 MUS 254 ( * ) Chamber Music 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 254 Chamber Music 3 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 341 Piano 6 orMUS 141,142,143 Class Piano Major instrument 12 Band/orchestra 6 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 Major instrument 12 Music theory and literature electives 9 MUS 455, 456A Conducting 6 Band/orchestra 6 MUS 254 Chamber Music 3 MUS 497 Recital 1 English composition (300 Level) 4 Tier II electives 12 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 Major instrument 12 MUS 457, 458 Solo Repertoire, Pedagogy 3 Band/orchestra 6 MUS 254 Chamber Music 3 MUS 304 Instrumentation 3 MUS 497 Recital 2 Tier II electives 12-14 Tier III 4-5 Elective 2*12 quarters chamber music required for string majors; 9 quarters for other instrumentalists.
Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 203
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory or Composition
The curriculum is designed to prepare exceptionally talented students for careers as theorist or composers or for continued study or graduate work in theory or composition. The curriculum focuses on basic musicianship skills; analytical, aural, and writing skills; compositional facility and technique; and the acquisition of a historical perspective on, and basic knowledge of, technological innovations in the field.Theory
Major code BM5116
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 Major instrument 6 Class Piano ( 1 ) 6 Performance group 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 orCOMS 103 Public Speaking Electives 8-10 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 Major Instrument 6 Class Piano ( 1 ) 6 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 12-15 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 309 Composition 6 MUS 407A, B, C Counterpoint 9 MUS 415 Microcomputer Appl. 3 Major instrument 6 Performance group 3 English composition (300 level) 4 Tier II electives 8-10 Elective 6-8 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 304, 305, 306 Instrumentation, Orchestration I, II 6 MUS 402A, B, C Styles 9 MUS 421 Electives 9 MUS 455 Conducting 3 Performance group 3 Tier III elective 4-5 Electives 6-8 MUS 414 Senior Thesis 2 MUS 498 Independent Project 4If piano is the major instrument, the secondary instrumental requirement may be satisfied by one of the following methods:
aBy taking applied lessons on an instrument other than piano for 6 quarters (1 hour per quarter). bBy taking 3 quarters (2 hours per quarter) of either 261 String Methods and Materials or 263 Wind and Percussion Methods and Materials, or a combination of both.Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 196
Composition
Major code BM5105
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Mus. Hist. & Lit. 4 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 Major instrument 6 Class Piano ( 1 ) 6 Performance group 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 COMS 101 Fund. of Human Commun. 4 orCOMS 103 Public Speaking Tier II electives 8-10 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 413 Intro to Electronic Music 2 MUS 415 Microcomputer Applications 3 Major instrument 6 Class Piano ( 1 ) 6 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 8-10 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 310, 311, 312 Composition 6 MUS 407A, B, C Counterpoint 9 Major instrument 6 Performance group 3 English composition (300 level) 4 Tier II electives 8-10 Elective 4-5 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 304,305 Instr. Orch. I 6 MUS 402A, B, C Styles 9 MUS 309 Composition 6 MUS 414 Senior Thesis 2 MUS 421 Electives 9 MUS 455 Conducting 3 Performance group 3 Tier III 4-5 Electives 3If piano is your major instrument, the secondary instrumental requirement may be satisfied by one of the following methods:
aBy taking applied lessons on an instrument other than piano for 6 quarters (1 hour per quarter). bBy taking 3 quarters (2 hours per quarter) of either 261, String Methods and Materials, or 263, Wind and Percussion Methods and Materials, or a combination of both.Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194
Bachelor of Music in Music History and Literature
Major code BM5114
The curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation in music history, theory, performance, and research in music for students interested in these and related areas at the graduate level. While diversified in its academic and performance components, the curriculum sufficiently emphasizes each, giving you a variety of choices in selecting specialization at higher degree levels. FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and AA I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 Major instrument 6 Minor instrument 3 Performance group 3 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 English electives 10 COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 MUS 498 Independent Project ( * ) 1 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 Major instrument 6 Minor instrument 3 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 12-15 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 421 Electives 9 Theory electives 6-9 Modern languages 12 Major instrument 6 Performance group 3 English composition (300 level) 4 History electives 8 MUS 498 Independent Project( * ) 2 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 414 Senior Practicum 2 MUS 421 Electives 9 MUS 428 Jazz History 3 MUS 455 Conducting 3 Modern languages 12 Performance group 3 Tier II electives 8-10 Tier III 4-5*Independent Project determined in consultation with music history chair.
Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.
Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
To specialize in music education, you must choose one of two areas of concentration: instrumental music education or choral/general music education. Upon completion of the program and State Board of Education requirements, the music education candidate will receive an Ohio Multi-Age License for teaching music in the public schools.Choral Emphasis
Major code BM5106
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 163 Intro to Music Education 2 Major instrument 6 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 Minor instrument 6 Performance group 3-6 COMS 103 Fund. of Public Spkg. 4 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 PSY 101 General Psychology 5 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 182 Rec. Mus. Instr. and Mat 3 Major instrument 6 Minor instrument 6 Performance group 3-6 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 EDCI 200 Learning Human Growth 6 and Development EDCI 201 Char of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Education 2 Tier II electives 8-10 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 263A Perc. Meth. Classes 2 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 Music History Elective 3 MUS 363 Secondary School 3 Instrumental Methods and Mat. MUS 364 Sec. Choral Techniques 3 MUS 366 Teach. Mus. Elem. 3 MUS 455, 456B Conducting 6 MUS 468 Gen. Music in JHS 3 Major instrument 6 Performance group 3-6 EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Inst. Process and Curriculum 4 EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Ed and Curriculum 4 EDSE 371A Inst. Adpt. for Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs 3 or371B (See Art Education section) English Composition (300 level) 4 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 261A Upper Strings Methods & Mat 2 orMUS 261B Lower Strings Methods & Mat MUS 263A Percussion 2 MUS 263E Trumpet Methods & Mat 2 MUS 263L Clarinet Methds & Materials 2 Music Theory Elective 3 MUS 366B Early Child. Mus. Ed. 3 Performance group 2-4 MUS 458D Vocal Pedagogy 2 EDCI 301 Educ. and Cult. Diversity 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 5 EDPL 461, 463, 465 Student Teaching 16 Tier III 4-5 Elective 5Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 209
Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbookfor a complete statement concerning requirements.
Instrumental Emphasis
Major code BM5107
FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory 1, 11, 111 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist. and Lit. 4 MUS 163 Intro to Music Education 2 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 COMS 103 Fund. of Public Spkg. 4 PSY 101 General Psychology 5 Major instrument 6 Minor instrument 6 Performance group 3-6 Tier I English comp., quantitative skills 9-10 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory VI, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205, 206 Dictation and SS IV, V, VI 6 MUS 261 or263 Inst. Meth Classes 4 (2 credits each) EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development 6 EDCI 201 Char. of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Education 2 Major instrument 6 Minor instrument 6 Performance group 3-6 Tier II electives 4-5 JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 263 or263 Instr. Meth. Classes 4 MUS 304 Instrumentation 3 MUS 321, 322, 323 Music History 9 MUS 362, 362L Teach. Inst. Mus. Elem/MS 4 MUS 363 Sec. School Instr. Meth. and Mat. 3 MUS 455, 456A Conducting 6 MUS 464 Marching Band Technique 2 EDCI 301 Educ. and Cult Diversity 3 EDCI 371A Inst. Adpt. for Learners w/Except. and Diverse Needs 3 orEDCI 371B (see Art Education section) EDMC 300 Mid Childhood Instr. Process and Curriculum 4 Major instrument 6 Music education elective 2 Performance group 3-6 English composition (300 level) 4 EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Ed and Curriculum 4 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 147,148 Class Voice 4 MUS 261 or263 Instr. Meth. Classes 8 (2 credits each) MUS 366 366A, 366B, 468 Electives 5 MUS 465 Jazz Ensemble Methods 2 EDCI 400 School, Society and the Professional Educator 4 EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 5 EDPL 461, 463, 465 Student Teaching 16 Performance group 2-4 Tier III 4-5Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 212
Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbookfor a complete statement concerning requirements.
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Major code BM5115
The curriculum attracts students desiring to pursue a career in music therapy, combining musical talent and interest in the behavioral sciences. The program offers a strong practicum component leading to a six-month internship and meets the curricular guidelines established by the American Music Therapy Association. Coursework prepares you for clinical placement in medical, educational, and community health settings. FreshmanMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 101, 102, 103 Theory I, II, III 9 MUS 104, 105, 106 Dictation and SS I, II, III 3 MUS 125 Intro to Music Hist and Lit 4 MUS 141, 142, 143 Class Piano ( 1 ) 6 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 MUS 180 MT Practicum I 1 MUS 181 Intro to Music Therapy 3 MUS 182 Rec. Mus. Instr. and Mat. 3 Major instrument 6 Performance group 3 Tier I English composition 5 PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 120 Statistics 5 SophomoreMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 147, 148, Class Voice 4 MUS 165 Class Guitar( 2 ) 2 MUS 201, 202, 203 Theory IV, V, VI 9 MUS 204, 205 Dictation and SS IV, V 4 MUS 241, 242, 243 Class Piano( 1 ) 6 MUS 280 MT Practicum II( 3 ) 3 MUS 281 Obs., Eval., Res. in MT 3 MUS 282 MT Activ. for Classroom and Clinic 3 Major instrument 6 EDSP 271 Intro Educ of Except 4 Children and Youth PESS 115,275 Rhythmics, ES 2 Rhythm and Dance or Dance elective Performance group 3 HCCF 160 Intro to Child Devel. 4 orPSY 273 Child and Adol. Psy JuniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 179 Computer Skills for Music Ed 2 MUS 322, 323 Music History 6 MUS 359, 360, 361( 1 )Class Piano, Organ, Keyboard elective 3-6 MUS 366 Teach. Mus. Elem. 3 MUS 380 MT Practicum III( 3 ) 3 MUS 381, 382 Psych. Found. Music I, II 6 MUS 455 Conducting 3 MUS 481 MT Prin. and Tech. I 3 Performance Group 3 HSLS 108 Intro to Communication Disorders 5 PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4 Music education, theory, or history elective 2-3 Tier I English comp.-- technical writing (300 level) 4 SeniorMUS 090 Performance Lab 0 MUS 263 Perc. Meth. 2-4 MUS 480 MT Practicum ( 3 ) 3-6 MUS 482, 483 MT Prin. and Tech. II, III 6 MUS 489 Clin. Training in MT 1 BIOS 101 Principals of Biology 5 orBIOL 103 Human Biology BIOS 302 Human Anatomy 6 EDSP Behavioral sci. electives( 4 ) 10 Tier III elective 4 Electives 8Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 200
The music therapy curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the School of Music and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). In addition to the regular coursework, you must complete MUS 489 Clinical Experience (six-month internship) at a clinical facility approved for the training of music therapists before graduation. Upon graduation, you are eligible to take the board certification exam to receive national credentials as a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) with CBMT.
- Secondary instrument is piano (class) for all students whose major is not piano. Piano principals do not have a required second instrument.
- Guitar proficiency test available for course waiver.
- 1-2 hours depending on lab practicum hours.
- Consult University-Wide Graduation Requirements section for EDSP/behavioral science electives that meet Tier II requirements.
Minor in Music
Minor code ORMUSI
The music minor is offered for nonmajors who wish to study music. To pursue a minor in music, you must receive permission from the associate director of the School of Music. You must audition for and be accepted into performance ensemble before declaring and receiving final approval from the College of Fine Arts dean's office. Theoretical StudiesMUS 100,101A,102A Music Theory ( * ) 9 History and LiteratureMUS 120 Intro to Music Literature 3 orMUS 125 Intro to Mus. Hist. and Lit. 4 Two courses selected from the following: MUS 124 Language of Rock Music 3 MUS 322, 323 Music History 3 MUS 427 Folk Music 3 MUS 428 Jazz History 3 EnsembleEnsemble (3 quarters) 3Electives
Courses in music totaling a minimum of 9 credit hours (applied music is strongly encouraged subject to studio availability)
Minimum hours required: 30
*MUS 101, 102, and 103 may be substituted providing you achieve a satisfactory score on the Freshman Music Theory Entrance Examination and have the approval of the head of the Music Theory Division.
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