Music Minor
The Music Minor cultivates foundational knowledge in music theory, history, and literature, while affording students the opportunity to work with a world-class faculty in an array of applied and performance classes.
While many students pursue the Music Minor simply to continue a lifelong passion, others find it to be a great complement to their major course of study, especially when their desired career path intersects with music, or the arts in general (e.g. Music Business, Arts Administration, Music Therapy, or Digital Music).
Curriculum
A total of 21 credits are required to complete the Music Minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSC 144 | Music Theory I 1,2,3 | 3 |
| MUSC 145 | Musicianship Lab I 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 244 | Music Theory II 1,3 | 3 |
| MUSC 245 | Musicianship Lab II 1 | 1 |
| Music History | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Music History I | ||
| Jazz Music History | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Music History III | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Select three (3) credits of Applied Music Lessons | 3 | |
| Ensembles | ||
| Select four credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Chorus | ||
| Liturgical Choir: Cantorum | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Digital Music | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Music Technology I | ||
| Composition I | ||
| Composition II | ||
| Jazz Composition and Arranging | ||
| Music History I 4 | ||
| Music in Catholic Worship | ||
| Jazz Music History 4 | ||
| Conducting | ||
| Music and Ritual in Catholic Liturgical Life | ||
| Music History II 4 | ||
| Music History III 4 | ||
| Foundations of Vocal Technique and Pedagogy | ||
| Vocal Repertoire | ||
| Vocal Performance Workshop | ||
| Musical Theatre Repertoire | ||
| Jazz Improvisation II | ||
| Topics in Music | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- 1
Must be taken concurrently.
- 2
Students receiving a 3 or 4 on the AP Music Theory Exam are eligible to receive credit for MUSC 144 Music Theory I.
- 3
Students receiving a 5 are eligible to receive credit for MUSC 144 Music Theory I and MUSC 244 Music Theory II.
- 4
If not used for Music History Requirement.
Applied Music Lessons
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 280A | Applied Music: Clarinet | 1 |
| MUSC 280AA | Applied Music: Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC 280B | Applied Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSC 280BB | Applied Music: Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSC 280C | Applied Music: Oboe | 1 |
| MUSC 280E | Applied Music: Trumpet | 1 |
| MUSC 280F | Applied Music: Saxophone | 1 |
| MUSC 280G | Applied Music: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 280I | Applied Music: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 280J | Applied Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 280K | Applied Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 280L | Applied Music: Violin | 1 |
| MUSC 280M | Applied Music: Flute | 1 |
| MUSC 280N | Applied Music: Cello | 1 |
| MUSC 280O | Applied Music: Double Bass | 1 |
| MUSC 280P | Applied Music: Viola | 1 |
| MUSC 280Q | Applied Music: Horn | 1 |
| MUSC 280R | Applied Music: Trombone | 1 |
| MUSC 280S | Applied Music: Harp | 1 |
| MUSC 280U | Applied Music: Drum Set | 1 |
| MUSC 280V | Applied Music: Tuba | 1 |
| MUSC 280Y | Applied Music: Bassoon | 1 |
| MUSC 280Z | Applied Music: Composition | 1 |
| MUSC 380A | Applied Music Advanced: Clarinet | 1 |
| MUSC 380AA | Applied Music Advanced: Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC 380B | Applied Music Advanced: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSC 380BB | Applied Music Advanced: Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSC 380C | Applied Music Advanced: Oboe | 1 |
| MUSC 380E | Applied Music Advanced: Trumpet | 1 |
| MUSC 380F | Applied Music Advanced: Saxophone | 1 |
| MUSC 380G | Applied Music Advanced: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 380I | Applied Music Advanced: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 380J | Applied Music Advanced: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 380K | Applied Music Advanced: Voice | 1 |
| MUSC 380L | Applied Music Advanced: Violin | 1 |
| MUSC 380M | Applied Music Advanced: Flute | 1 |
| MUSC 380N | Applied Music Advanced: Cello | 1 |
| MUSC 380O | Applied Music Advanced: Double Bass | 1 |
| MUSC 380P | Applied Music Advanced: Viola | 1 |
| MUSC 380Q | Applied Music Advanced: Horn | 1 |
| MUSC 380R | Applied Music: Advanced Trombone | 1 |
| MUSC 380S | Applied Music Advanced: Harp | 1 |
| MUSC 380U | Applied Music Advanced: Drum Set | 1 |
| MUSC 380V | Applied Music Advanced: Tuba | 1 |
| MUSC 380Y | Applied Music Advanced: Bassoon | 1 |
| MUSC 380Z | Applied Music Advanced: Composition | 1 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate:
- a thorough understanding of the basic elements related to music theory: rhythm, melody, and harmony.
- proficiency in the basic areas of musicianship: keyboard, aural skills, and sight-singing.
- the technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression.
- the knowledge and skills necessary to work collaboratively as part of a musical ensemble.