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Music Minor, 27 hours

CIP: 500901

Requirements

Required Courses

MUS 19171Aural Skills I

1
MUS 19172Aural Skills II

1
MUS 19173Music Theory I

3
MUS 19174Music Theory II

3
Literature and History of Music

5 to 6
Applied music courses

6
MUS 19280World Music *

3
MUS 19299Music Recital Attendance

1
Music electives as needed to total 27 hours

Note: Literature and History of Music by advisement.

MUS 19280 can be used to fill Northwest Core requirements and the Core requirements for Music minors but can only count once toward the total number of credits hours required for graduation.

Music Recital Attendance: MUS 19299 is only offered as activity credit and must be taken for a minimum of 4 semesters.

University music ensembles taken for either academic or activity credit selected from:

MUS 19110Marching Band

1
OR
MUS 19111Marching Band Activity

1
 
MUS 19112University Chorale *

1
OR
MUS 19113University Chorale Activity

1
 
MUS 19115Symphonic Band *

1
OR
MUS 19116Symphonic Band Activity

1
 
MUS 19120Concert Band

1
OR
MUS 19121Concert Band Activity

1
 
MUS 19209Wind Symphony

1
OR
MUS 19210Wind Symphony Activity

1

Note: University music ensembles should be taken for a total of 7 semesters minimum.

(See ensemble participation under department policies.)

This minor does not meet Missouri teacher certification requirements. It is recommended for students pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree.