OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Music Minor |
Minor code ORMUSI
College of Fine Arts
Music, School of
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
music@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music
Matthew Talbert, contact person
talbertm@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The music minor is offered to students who wish to continue studying music while pursuing a different major. The degree includes studies in music theory, history & literature, and ensemble performance with the opportunity to choose music electives that allow each student to customize their course of study. The Music Minor is popular with non-music majors who wish to build upon pre-college music experiences, and also allows students who have no background in music the opportunity to broaden their university experience and engage with creative students and world-class faculty.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
The student is to receive permission from the Associate Director of the School of Music and then final approval from the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office.
Change of Program Policy
Permission must be received from the School of Music Associate Director’s Office.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements and requirements stated above.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This program is a music minor and is not intended to develop professional musicians. However, in combination with various majors it could lead to employment in the music industry or an arts-related field.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The music minor requires a minimum of 20 hours. The minor must include at least two academic courses numbered 3000 or above.
Music Theory
Complete the following courses. MUS 1010 and 1020 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.
- MUS 1011 - Music Theory Non-Majors I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1021 - Music Theory Non-Majors II Credit Hours: 3
Music History and Literature
Complete one of the following courses:
- MUS 1220 - Exploring Musical Styles Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1250 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 3
Music History and Literature Electives
Complete two of the following courses:
- MUS 3210 - History and Literature of Music I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3220 - History and Literature of Music II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1625 - The History of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4250 - Music of Africa Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4260 - African Music and Related Arts Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4700 - History of Film Music Credit Hours: 3
Ensemble
Complete two semesters of ensemble enrollment for 1 hour each semester from the following courses:
- MUS 2510 - Marching Band Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2511 - Wind Symphony Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2512 - University Concert Band Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2513 - Varsity Band Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2514 - Symphonic Band Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2520 - Symphony Orchestra Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2521 - Campus Orchestra Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2530 - University Singers Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2531 - Choral Union Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2532 - Opera Theater Credit Hours: 1 - 2
- MUS 2533 - The Singing Men of Ohio Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2534 - Bella Voce (SSAA Chorus) Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2550 - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hours: 1