Music, Liberal Arts Minor

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The curriculum for the traditional liberal arts minor consists mainly of music classes intended for non-majors. Only a few of these classes can be used for major credit toward a bachelor’s degree in music. This minor requires no audition. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in:

1. 16 credits in music history and theory selected from

MUS 200 - Cultural Foundations and Historical Development of Rock Music (4)
MUS 236 - Music in African Culture (4)
MUS 334 - History of Film Music (4)
MUS 336 - Music of the Americas: African Origins (4)
MUS 338 - Jazz and Blues: American Music (4)
MUT 111 - Basic Musicianship for Music Students (2)

2. 4 credits applied music selected from

MUA 150 - Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors (2)
MUA 151 - Beginning Piano for Non-Majors (2)
MUA 152 - Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors (2)
Or at the 100 level in the major instrument area, subject to acceptance by the applied instructor

Music, Liberal Arts Minor

1. 16 credits in music history and theory selected from

2. 4 credits applied music selected from

3. 4 credits of ensemble: any MUE course subject to ensemble audition.