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Minor Code - U037
The minor is designed for the student who wants the broadest possible musical experience. Courses in applied music, music history, and music theory are equally balanced in this program. This option is intended for students who desire a traditional music minor that includes a balance of applied study, ensembles, history and literature, and theory.
A successful audition with the School of Music is required for entrance into the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in all minor courses | ||
| Applied Music | 4 | |
| Applied Lessons for Minors (Audition Required) | ||
| Music Ensembles | ||
| Select from the following: | 4 | |
| Band: Pep Band | ||
| Band: Wind Symphony | ||
| Band: Symphonic | ||
| Band: Marching | ||
| University Community Choir | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Introduction To Opera Theatre | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| University Mountaineer Chorus | ||
| Chamber Music: Brass | ||
| Chamber Music: Guitar | ||
| Chamber Music: Piano-4 Hand | ||
| Chamber Music: Strings | ||
| Chamber Music: Woodwind | ||
| Chamber Music: Vocal | ||
| Chamber Music: Mixed Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Music: Mountaineer Singers | ||
| Chamber Music: New Music | ||
| Chamber Music: Other | ||
| Chamber Music: Brass Choir | ||
| Chamber Music: Other | ||
| Chamber Music: Other-Vocal Accompaniment | ||
| Chamber Music: Other | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 2 | ||
| Chamber Music: Percussion 1 | ||
| Chamber Music: Percussion 2 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 1 | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group 2 | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz and Ethnic | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Other | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Gamelan | ||
| Steel Band | ||
| African Music Ensemble | ||
| Brazilian Music Ensemble | ||
| Experiential Music Ensemble | ||
| Taiko Ensemble | ||
| Fife and Drum Ensemble | ||
| Appalachian Music Ensemble | ||
| Music Theory * | 4 | |
| Aural Theory 1 | ||
| Written Theory 1 | ||
| Music History ** | 3-4 | |
| History of Western Musical Traditions 1 | ||
| History of Western Musical Traditions 2 | ||
| Music Electives | 4-6 | |
| Total Hours | 19-22 | |
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Choice determined by diagnostic test or teacher consent.
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MUSC 111, MUSC 113, MUSC 114, MUSC 115, MUSC 116, MUSC 118, or MUSC 151 are considered a prerequisite for MUSC 270 or MUSC 271. Although MUSC 111, MUSC 113, MUSC 114, MUSC 115, MUSC 116, MUSC 118, and MUSC 151 are not part of the music minor curriculum, each satisfies a GEF requirement.