Any student at ³È×ÓÊÓƵapp may consider the Music minor program offered in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. To be accepted as a Music minor a student must meet with the Department Chair and must perform an audition on the preferred instrument or voice. Music minors are required to attend 50 percent of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance afternoon Student Recitals as well as the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance Fall Convocation. They also must attend three additional professional level events each semester. Performance in a student recital once a year is encouraged.
Please see complete information on  to earn a minor at ³È×ÓÊÓƵapp.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| Complete five Performance Studies credits 1 | 5 | |
| Complete three Ensembles credits | 3 | |
| ²Ñ±«Ìý1150 | Piano Class I 2 | 1 |
| ²Ñ±«Ìý1160 | Piano Class II 2,3 | 1 |
| ²Ñ±«Ìý1210 | Musicianship I | 4 |
| ²Ñ±«Ìý1220 | Musicianship II 4 | 4 |
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
²Ñ±«¶Ù±õÌý1310 | Exploring Music (PPDI) | |
²Ñ±«Ìý3460 | Music In Context I - Music and Identity in the Americas (DICO) | |
²Ñ±«Ìý3470 | Music In Context II - Philosophy and Music (GACO,WRCO) | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
- 1
- In only one area: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Voice, Guitar, Piano
- Five semesters, with at least two semesters at 2000 level
- Successful performance of a 20-minute final Jury Exam
- 2
Students whose Performance Studies area is keyboard will substitute two credit hours of Music (ME/MU) electives for Piano Class I (²Ñ±«Ìý1150) and Piano Class II (²Ñ±«Ìý1160).
- 3
Requires a minimum grade of C in Piano Class I (²Ñ±«Ìý1150).
- 4
Requires a minimum grade of C in Musicianship I (²Ñ±«Ìý1210).
Students should see the Music Student Handbook (available in the Department office) for detailed descriptions of Performance Studies and Jury Exam requirements for each instrument. Jury Exams are performed at the end of each regular semester, and advancement to higher levels of Performance Studies is dependent upon a successful level-change Jury.
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Concert Attendance
Music minors are required to attend 50 percent of the Wednesday afternoon recitals (including Convocation) and at least six other department-sponsored concerts.
Juries
Juries are performed at the end of each semester. A Music minor must study no less than five semesters in one performance area as well as at least two semesters at the 2000 level. Each individual faculty member sets jury requirements for his/her students. Be sure you have these requirements at the beginning of each semester
Performance
Music minors are encouraged to perform in a Student Recital once each year. Students should request specific information from their Performance Studies teacher.
Any student at ³È×ÓÊÓƵapp may consider the Music minor program offered in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. To be accepted as a Music minor a student must meet with the Department Chair and must perform an audition on the preferred instrument or voice. Music minors are required to attend 50 percent of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance afternoon Student Recitals as well as the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance Fall Convocation. They also must attend three additional professional level events each semester. Performance in a student recital once a year is encouraged.
