Music Minor
Minor - Music
College of Visual & Performing Arts
Degree Specific Credits: 27
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Notes:
- Electives are to allow for emphasis in a particular area of Music study and must include course work at the upper-division level.
- Upper-division course work normally requires a pre-requisite. Please see the University general catalog for details. Consent of instructor will be required if all prerequisites have not been met.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | 15 | |
| Elective Options | 12 | |
Performance | ||
Theory | ||
Music Theory | ||
Composition | ||
Music Technology | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Minor Requirements
Notes: Ensembles must be taken concurrently with MUSI 195. MUSI 195 is taken for 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits for the year.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 2 |
| MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 2 |
| MUSI 195 | Applied Study I | 2 |
| MUSI 202L | Intro to Music Literature | 3 |
| Complete 2 credits in the following courses: | 2 | |
| Orchestra: UMSO | ||
| Opera Theatre I | ||
| Choir | ||
| Band: UM Concert Band | ||
| Marching: Grizzly Marchng Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands | ||
| Chamber Ensembles I | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Elective Options
Rule: Complete one of the following minor option tracks. 12 total credits required.
Performance
Note:
- MUSI 295 and MUSI 395 1 credit each semester for a year total of 2 credits. Two year total of 4 credits in these Applied Studies.
- MUSI 308-MUSI 314, MUSI 362A, MUSI 391 Ensembles for four credits must be taken concurrently with MUSI 295 and MUSI 395.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| If choosing the Performance option, complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 295 | Applied Study II | 2 |
| MUSI 395 | Applied Study III | 2 |
| Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
| Orchestras II: UM | ||
| Opera Theatre II | ||
| Choir III | ||
| Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
| Chmbr Ens III: UM | ||
| Complete 4 credits in the following courses: | 4 | |
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
Other 300-400 level performance or academic classes approved by the advisor | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Theory
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 2 |
| MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 2 |
| MUSI 356 | Form & Analysis I | 2 |
| MUSI 357 | Form & Analysis II | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music History
Note: Although worth 4 total credits., MUSI 205 and MUSI 206 are strongly recommended. Other courses may be substituted at the discretion of the advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUSI 301H | Music History I | 3 |
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Music 20th Century to Present | ||
| Topics in Music History | ||
| Cultural Studies in Music | ||
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Composition
Notes:
- MUSI 180 must be taken for 1 credit per semester for a total of 4 credits,
- MUSI 280 must be taken for 1 credit per semester for a total of 4 credits,
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 135A | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 180 | Composition I ( ) | 4 |
| MUSI 207H | World Music (equiv to 307) | 3 |
| MUSI 280 | Composition II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music Technology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
| MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
| MUST 310 | Interactivity Digitl Sgnl Proc | 2 |
| MUST 227A | Mtn Electroacoustc Lptp Ens I | 1 |
| MUSI 207H | World Music (equiv to 307) | 3 |
| MUST 410 | Computer Music Programming | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-