Music Minors

Students not enrolled in a music degree program may develop individual performance skills through instruction in voice or instruments. In addition, numerous opportunities are provided for qualified students to participate in a wide variety of performance organizations including: University Chamber Singers, University Women's Ensemble, University Men's Ensemble, or Opera Workshop, University Orchestra, University Concert Band, University Marching Band, University Pep Band Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music. Non-music majors may apply credit earned in these courses towards the University "Literature and Fine Arts" Requirement.

The courses offered to the general student by the Department of Music are designed to:

  1. Provide an opportunity for every student to explore the resources for personal enrichment to be found in music.
  2. Provide alternative areas of study to students in their quest to become liberally educated persons.
  3. Contribute to the cultural life of the University and community.

Required Courses - Elementary Education Major

Course Credits
Applied Music 4
Music Theory I - II 6
Aural Skills I - II 2
Keyboard Skills I - II 2
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I or II 3
Methods of Teaching Primary Music 2
Total Hours Required 22

Required Courses - Liberal Arts Major

Course Credits
Applied Music 4
Music Theory I - II 6
Aural Skills I - II 2
Keyboard Skills I - II 2
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I or II 3
Total Hours Required 20

Music Minors must be enrolled in a large ensemble every semester until graduation.