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Music Minor for Classes of 2026 and 2027

Please Note: Course Minor requirements for Music are changing effective with the class of 2026.  The class of 2025 may elect to complete the “new” minor with permission of the Department Chair. For more information please see the catalog.

Course Minor

Minimum number of required courses:

Eligible Courses:

Music Theory:

1

Music 11* 

Musicianship:

1

Music 40a*

Music History and Literature:

1

One music history course from the department's offerings.  Additional courses with permission of department.

Ethnomusicology: 1

One ethnomusicology course from the department's offerings.  Additional courses with permission of the department.

Ensemble:

2 semesters

Chinese Music Ensemble; Chorus/Garnet Singers; Jazz Ensemble; Orchestra; Taiko; Wind Ensemble; Gamelan

Elective:

2

TWO electives of your choice (may include Dance or Theater with Department approval). One of these must be a designated "upper level" course or MUSI 012 & 040B. See Administrative Coordinator or Department chair for list of recent courses that fulfill the "upper level" designation.

Additional Requirement:

 

Keyboard skills: This requirement can be fulfilled by completing MUSI 12 & 040B. Students who do not complete MUSI 12 & 040B should see the Chair to discuss an individual plan.

 

  *Required