Music Minor

Program: Minor
School of Music
College of Visual and Performing Arts

Rhinehart Music Center (RC) 144 ~ 260-481-6714

A minor in music is designed for students who wish to explore the field of music while majoring in another area. The student may customize the curriculum to realize their own musical and creative potential. To earn this minor, you must complete the courses listed below and earn a grade of C- or better in each. Students are required to meet all course prerequisite and proficiency level expectations. 6 resident credits must be earned at the 200 level or above.

The student learning outcomes for the music minor are as follows:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of music theory sufficient to analyze basic musical forms and structures and to relate theoretical concepts to sound.
Students will develop basic performance ability as ensemble members or soloists.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the history and literature of at least one era or style of music, including its social, political, and cultural contexts.

Program Description

Students can join in the music making, even if music is not their major, with a music minor program that includes 18 credit hours of music courses. This allows students flexibility to pursue their interests along with an 8 hour core of music classes.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus though some courses may be available as distance learning.

Declaring this Minor:

Students wishing to declare this minor must have a basic performance audition and interview with an appropriate music faculty member. Music minors are declared in the School of Music main office, RC 144.

Program Requirements: Credits 8

Music Fundamentals: Credits 3

Select one of the following courses:

MUSC 10900 - Rudiments of Music I Cr. 2-4.
MUSC 11300 - Music Theory I Cr. 3.
MUSC 14000 - Guitar For Musical Expression Cr. 3.

Music History and Literature: Credits 3

Select one of the following courses:

MUSC 10101 - Music For The Listener Cr. 3.
MUSC 10500 - Soundscapes: Musical Traditions Of The World Cr. 3.
MUSC 20103 - History of Rock and Roll Music Cr. 3.
MUSC 39300 - History of Jazz Cr. 3.

Applied Study and/or Ensemble: Credits 2

Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 hours credit in ensembles or applied study. Placement in ensembles and/or applied studios is by audition or permission of the instructor.

Ensembles: (1-2 credits per semester) Any School of Music Ensemble.
MUSC 04000 - University Instrumental Ensembles Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 04100 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble Cr. 1.
MUSC 04200 - Jazz Ensemble Cr. 1.
MUSC 04300 - Orchestra Cr. 1.
MUSC 07100 - University Singers Cr. 1.
MUSC 07200 - Chamber Singers Cr. 1.
MUSC 07300 - Choral Union Cr. 1.
Applied Study: (1-2 credits per semester) 100, 200, or 300 level private music instruction with jury examination to establish level. Available for the study of various instruments listed below.
MUSC 10000 - Guitar Cr. 1.
MUSC 10002 - Voice Elective/Secondary Cr. 1-4.
MUSC 10003 - Percussion Instrument Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 10004 - Harp Cr. 2.
MUSC 11001 - French Horn Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 11002 - Violin Cr. 2; 710 (2).
MUSC 11003 - Flute and Piccolo Cr. 2; 710 (2).
MUSC 12000 - Trumpet and Cornet Cr. 2.
MUSC 12001 - Viola Cr. 2.
MUSC 12002 - Oboe and English Horn Cr. 2.
MUSC 13000 - Trombone Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 13001 - Cello Cr. 2.
MUSC 13002 - Clarinet Cr. 2; 730 (2).
MUSC 14002 - String Bass Cr. 2.
MUSC 14003 - Bassoon Cr. 2.
MUSC 15000 - Tuba Cr. 2.
MUSC 15001 - Saxophone Cr. 2; 750 (2).
MUSC 20000 - Percussion Instrument Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 20001 - Guitar Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 20002 - Piano Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 20003 - Organ Cr. 2.
MUSC 20004 - Voice Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 20005 - Harp Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 21000 - French Horn Cr. 2.
MUSC 21001 - Violin Cr. 2.
MUSC 21002 - Flute And Piccolo Cr. 2.
MUSC 22000 - Trumpet And Cornet Cr. 2.
MUSC 22001 - Viola Cr. 2.
MUSC 22002 - Oboe And English Horn Cr. 2.
MUSC 23000 - Trombone Cr. 2.
MUSC 23001 - Cello Cr. 2.
MUSC 23002 - Clarinet Cr. 2.
MUSC 24000 - Euphonium Cr. 2.
MUSC 24001 - String Bass Cr. 2.
MUSC 24002 - Bassoon Cr. 2.
MUSC 25000 - Tuba Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 25001 - Saxophone Cr. 2.
MUSC 30001 - Percussion Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 30002 - Harp Cr. 2.
MUSC 30003 - Guitar Cr. 2.
MUSC 30004 - Piano Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 30005 - Organ Cr. 2; 710 (2).
MUSC 30006 - Voice Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 31000 - French Horn Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 31001 - Violin Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 31002 - Flute And Piccolo Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 32000 - Trumpet And Cornet Cr. 1-4.
MUSC 32001 - Viola Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 32002 - Oboe and English Horn Cr. 2.
MUSC 33000 - Trombone Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 33001 - Cello Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 33002 - Clarinet Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 34000 - Euphonium Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 34002 - String Bass Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 34003 - Bassoon Cr. 1-2.
MUSC 35000 - Tuba Cr. 1-4.
MUSC 35001 - Saxophone Cr. 1-2.

Music Electives - 10 credits

Choose from any of the following courses; other music courses may be taken with instructor permission.

MUSC 10101 - Music For The Listener Cr. 3.
MUSC 10300 - Music Recording And Production I Cr. 3.
* For MUSC 10300, PHYS 10500 - Sound and Music Cr. 3. is a prerequisite, and counts toward the university General Education B4 Scientific Ways of Knowing requirements.
MUSC 10500 - Soundscapes: Musical Traditions Of The World Cr. 3.
MUSC 10900 - Rudiments of Music I Cr. 2-4.
MUSC 10901 - Computer Skills For Musicians Cr. 2.
MUSC 11300 - Music Theory I Cr. 3.
MUSC 11400 - Music Theory II Cr. 3.
MUSC 11500 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception I Cr. 1.
MUSC 11600 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception II Cr. 1.
MUSC 14000 - Guitar For Musical Expression Cr. 3.
MUSC 18203 - Survey Of Music Industry And Copyright Cr. 3.
MUSC 20103 - History of Rock and Roll Music Cr. 3.
MUSC 20300 - Music Recording And Production II Cr. 3.
* For MUSC 20300, PHYS 10500 - Sound and Music Cr. 3. is a prerequisite, and counts toward the university General Education B4 Scientific Ways of Knowing requirements.
MUSC 21300 - Music Theory III Cr. 3.
MUSC 21400 - Music Theory IV Cr. 3.
MUSC 21500 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception III Cr. 1.
MUSC 21601 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception IV Cr. 1.
MUSC 28211 - VT-Perspectives In Music Cr. 3.
MUSC 31500 - Analysis of Musical Form Cr. 3.
MUSC 39300 - History of Jazz Cr. 3.
MUSC 40501 - Music History I CR. 3.0
MUSC 40502 - Music History II CR. 3.0
MUSC 40503 - Music History III CR. 3.0
MUSC 41800 - Psychology of Music Cr. 3.
Ensembles and Applied Study: Students can also take Applied Study or Ensemble courses to satisfy the Music Electives.
- Choose from the listed Ensembles and Applied Study courses listed under Applied Study and/or Ensemble.

Total Credits: 18

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.