Music Minor

Theory (8 SH)

• MUS 121 - Music Theory 1
• MUS 121P - Aural Skills Practicum 1
• MUS 122 - Music Theory 2
• MUS 122P - Aural Skills Practicum 2

History (4 SH)

• MUS 101 - Introduction to Western Music

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• MUS 141 - History of Western Music to 1750

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• MUS 142 - History of Western Music from 1750

Private Lessons (4 SH)

Large Ensemble (4 SH)

Music Electives (4 SH)

Music Private Lessons

Students whose major or minor programs prescribe private lessons (excepting the music performance majors) will use the odd numbers for those prescribed private lessons on their primary instrument or voice. They will receive one hour of instruction each week for one semester hour’s credit. Each music major is required to participate in the Music Colloquium, as a twice-weekly attendee and a once-each-semester performer, and the appropriate Master Class, as a regular attendee and participant. Students officially excused from Colloquium due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts must still perform once during the semester in Colloquium Performance Class recital. Students officially excused from Master Class due to unavoidable scheduling conflict must still perform twice during the semester in Master Class. A jury is to be performed at the end of each semester’s study. Music minors are exempt from attending Master Classes and Colloquium. The student will prepare the jury with the assistance of the private teacher, excepting the one new work which each student beyond the fourth semester of study is required to prepare for each jury without the assistance of the teacher. Prerequisites: student must be actively pursuing the chosen music major or minor. Additionally, the student must receive permission of the instructor. Credit: 1 semester hour; may be repeated for credit.

NOTE: A letter grade of B- must be attained in primary private lessons (odd numbers) in order to count for graduation as a music major or minor.

• MUS 301 - Flute Lessons (Required)
• MUS 303 - Oboe Lessons (Required)
• MUS 305 - Clarinet Lessons (Required)
• MUS 307 - Bassoon Lessons (Required)
• MUS 309 - Saxophone Lessons (Required)
• MUS 321 - Horn Lessons (Required)
• MUS 323 - Trumpet Lessons (Required)
• MUS 325 - Trombone Lessons (Required)
• MUS 327 - Euphonium Lessons (Required)
• MUS 329 - Tuba Lessons (Required)
• MUS 341 - Percussion Lessons (Required)
• MUS 343 - Violin Lessons (Required)
• MUS 345 - Viola Lessons (Required)
• MUS 347 - Cello Lessons (Required)
• MUS 349 - Bass Lessons (Required)
• MUS 361 - Guitar Lessons (Required)
• MUS 367 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons (Required)
• MUS 369 - Composition Lessons (Required)
• MUS 381 - Voice Lessons (Required)
• MUS 383 - Piano Lessons (Required)
• MUS 385 - Harp Lessons (Required)
• MUS 387 - Organ Lessons (Required)

Elected private lessons:

• MUS 300 - Flute Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 302 - Oboe Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 304 - Clarinet Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 306 - Bassoon Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 308 - Saxophone Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 320 - Horn Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 322 - Trumpet Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 386 - Organ Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 324 - Trombone Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 326 - Euphonium Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 328 - Tuba Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 340 - Percussion Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 342 - Violin Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 342A - Scottish Fiddling Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 344 - Viola Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 346 - Cello Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 348 - Bass Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 360 - Guitar Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 362 - Carillon Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 366 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 368 - Composition Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 380 - Voice Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 382 - Piano Lessons (Elective)
• MUS 385 - Harp Lessons (Required)

Performance majors:

Commencing with their second semester, students who are majoring in performance, under the B.M. degree, will use the following numbers for private lessons on their primary instrument or voice. They will receive two hours of instruction each week for two semester hours credit. Each student is required to participate in the Music Colloquium, as a twice-weekly attendee and a once-each-semester performer, and the appropriate Master Class, as a regular attendee and participant. Students officially excused from Colloquium due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts must still perform once during the semester in Colloquium Performance Class recital. Students officially excused from Master Class due to unavoidable scheduling conflict must still perform twice during the semester in Master Class. A jury is to be performed at the end of each semester’s study. The student will prepare the jury with the assistance of the private teacher, excepting the one new work which each student beyond the fourth semester of study is required to prepare for each jury without the assistance of the teacher. Prerequisites: student must be actively pursuing the performance major, and must have completed required private lessons (odd numbers-1 credit). Additionally, the student must receive permission of the instructor. Credit: 2 semester hours; may be repeated for credit.

NOTE: A letter grade of B- must be attained in primary private lessons (odd numbers) in order to count for graduation as a music major.

• MUS 311 - Flute Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 313 - Oboe Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 315 - Clarinet Lessons Perormance (Required)
• MUS 317 - Bassoon Lessons Perormance (Required)
• MUS 319 - Saxophone Lessons Perormance (Required)
• MUS 331 - Horn Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 333 - Trumpet Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 335 - Trombone Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 337 - Euphonium Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 339 - Tuba Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 351 - Percussion Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 353 - Violin Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 355 - Viola Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 357 - Violoncello Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 359 - Bass Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 371 - Guitar Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 373 - Carillon Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 391 - Voice Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 393 - Piano Lessons Performance (Required)
• MUS 399 - Organ Lessons Performance (Required)

Music Ensembles

Large Ensembles: For purposes of satisfying specific major and minor requirements, the following are categorized as Large Ensembles: All ensembles may be repeated for credit.

• MUS 401 - Band
• MUS 407 - Wind Ensemble
• MUS 421 - Concert Choir
• MUS 441 - Orchestra