Minor in Music

Program Overview

The Music minor at this institution offers students the chance to explore their musical interests alongside their primary major. The program includes core courses in ensembles, applied lessons, and music fundamentals, as well as elective pathways in jazz studies, music technology, performance, and music theory. Through hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced faculty, students enhance their musical knowledge, skills, and performance abilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The minor in Music offers students the opportunity to pursue musical interests and skills while completing their degree program in their primary major.
• The program requires students to complete 15 credits with 7 core courses that include ensembles, applied lessons, and foundation classes like Music Fundamentals.
• Additionally, students can choose 8 elective credits from a variety of pathways to tailor the minor to their personal interests.
• The minor in Music provides an opportunity for students to enrich their academic experience with musical exploration and performance opportunities while enhancing their overall knowledge in the field.

Outline:

• Ensembles:
Provides students with performance experience through participation in various groups like Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and more.
• Applied Lessons:
Offers individual instruction with faculty in various instruments including brass, guitar, percussion, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
• Foundational Music
(Required Core): Consists of Fundamentals of Music (MUSC 109) and Group Piano. These courses provide a foundational understanding of musical theory, history, and performance.
• Electives
(8 credits):
• Jazz Studies:
Explores the principles and techniques of jazz through courses in composition, arranging, harmony, and history.
• Music Technology:
Provides hands-on experience with audio production and engineering in the school's recording studios and media labs.
• Performance:
Allows for further development of performance skills, repertoire, and technique within the context of ensembles.
• Music Theory:
Covers advanced concepts in music theory such as harmony, counterpoint, composition, and analysis.

Assessment:

Teaching:

• The program offers a blend of theoretical and practical instruction, emphasizing hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and individual mentorship by experienced faculty.
• Faculty includes professional musicians, scholars, and educators, providing diverse perspectives and expertise in their respective fields.