MSU RO:Academic Programs: Minor in Music

Undergraduate Minor - Minor in Music

Program	Minor in Music
Program Code	7341 Music
Program Level	Undergraduate
Award Type	Minor Undergraduate
Start Term	FS08
College	College of Music Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs: College of Music Undergraduate Programs General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music Admission as a Junior to the College of Music

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College of Music
Undergraduate Programs
Minor in Music

The Minor in Music, which is administered by the College of Music, will provide students’ an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music.

This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance, and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Therapy. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree. At least 12 unique credits counted towards the requirements for a student’s minor must not be used to fulfill the requirements for that student’s major.

Admission

The minor in music requires an audition. Admission is competitive. Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music.

Requirements for the Minor in Music


Complete all of the following courses (21 credits):
1.	All of the following courses (13 credits):
	MUS	180	Fundamentals of Music	2
	MUS	181	Musicianship I	3
	MUS	182	Ear Training and Sight Singing I	1
	MUS	183	Ear Training and Sight Singing II	1
	MUS	211	History of Western Music to 1750	3
	MUS	212	History of Western Music Since 1750	3
2.	Two credits selected from the following private lesson courses (2 credits)
	MUS	150J	Piano: Jazz	1
	MUS	150M	Piano for Piano Minors	1
	MUS	151J	Voice: Jazz	1
	MUS	151N	Voice for Non-Music Majors	1
	MUS	152J	Stringed Instruments: Jazz	1
	MUS	152N	Strings for Non-Music Majors	1
	MUS	153J	Woodwind Instruments: Jazz	1
	MUS	153N	Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors	1
	MUS	154J	Brass Instruments: Jazz	1
	MUS	154N	Brass for Non-Music Majors	1
	MUS	155J	Percussion Instruments: Jazz	1
	MUS	155N	Percussion for Non-Music Majors	1
3.	Two credits selected from the following ensemble courses as approved by the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music (2 credits):
	MUS	113	Philharmonic Orchestra	1
	MUS	116	Campus Band	1
	MUS	117	Concert Band	1
	MUS	118	Wind Symphony	1
	MUS	119	Symphony Band	1
	MUS	120	Symphony Orchestra	1
	MUS	125	Glee Club, Men and Women	1
	MUS	126	State Singers	1
	MUS	127	University Chorale	1
	MUS	130	Jazz Band	1
4.	Complete an additional 4 credits from a combination of private lessons, major ensemble courses, or electives chosen from any undergraduate course in the College of Music, subject to prerequisities.

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Music, MNUN (7341) Required Credits: 21 Program Version: SS09

Requirement 1: Minor - Music - Core

Minor - Music - Core: 6 courses from MUS180, MUS181, MUS182, MUS183, MUS211, MUS212

Requirement 2: Minor - Music - Private Lessons

Minor - Music - Private Lessons: 2 courses from MUS150J, MUS150M, MUS151J, MUS151N, MUS152J, MUS152N, MUS153J, MUS153N, MUS154J, MUS154N, MUS155J, MUS155N

Requirement 3: Minor - Music - Audition

Minor - Music - Audition: 1 course from performing an audition for placement into an ensemble in order to receive ensemble credit toward the minor.

Requirement 4: Minor - Music - Ensemble

Minor - Music - Ensemble: 2 courses from MUS113, MUS116, MUS117, MUS118, MUS119, MUS120, MUS125, MUS126, MUS127, MUS130

Conditions:

Minor - Music - Ensemble: Courses must be approved by the undergraduate adviser in the College of Music. (Applies to Requirement(s) 4)

Requirement 5: Minor - Music - Elective

Minor - Music - Elective: 4 credits from additional courses from any combination of private lessons, major ensemble courses, or electives chosen from any undergraduate course in the College of Music.

Requirement 6

21 credits required to complete this degreeThe specified coursework in this program may not equal this total. The difference must be made up of open options which must be acceptable within the limits of this program. In cases of doubt, please consult an academic advisor.

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