Music Minor

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Affiliation: School of Arts & Letters

The objectives of the music discipline are as follows:

To provide programs of study of the highest quality which enables each student to realize his or her maximum, innate scholarly and creative potential.

To inculcate in students in all degree programs an understanding of the broad historical and cultural foundations of the art and science of music, and to encourage them to incorporate into their own lives the knowledge and aesthetic appreciation acquired through this experience.

To prepare students for graduate study and for professional careers in music.

To make available to the general University student opportunities for academic and creative development through instruction in humanities/general education courses and through participation in ensembles.

To offer all members of the University community and citizens of the region and the state of Missouri cultural enrichment through the presentation of solo and ensemble performances of the highest professional caliber.

Program Requirements

The Music Minor requires the successful completion of 18 credits as designated:

Music Ensembles: 1 Credit
MUSI 130 - Music Analysis I Credits: 3
MUSI 131 - Music Analysis II Credits: 3
MUSI 132 - Aural Skills in Music I Credits: 1
MUSI 133 - Aural Skills in Music II Credits: 1
MUSI 339 - Music Literature Credits: 3

Choose 6 credits from the following

MUSI xxx - Applied Music Credits: 3*
MUSI 204 - Perspectives in Music: Art Music in Western Thought Credits: 3
MUSI 205 - Perspectives in Music: World Musics Credits: 3
MUSI 206 - Perspectives in Music: Hollywood and Broadway Credits: 3
MUSI 207 - Perspectives in Music: Jazz and the American Experience Credits: 3
MUSI 209 - Perspectives in Music: The Liberal Arts Credits: 3
MUSI 230 - Music Analysis III Credits: 3
MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV Credits: 3
MUSI 232 - Aural Skills in Music III Credits: 1
MUSI 233 - Aural Skills in Music IV Credits: 1
MUSI 305 - Electronic Music Credits: 2
MUSI 310 - Songwriting Credits: 3
MUSI 340 - Music History I Credits: 3
MUSI 341 - Music History II Credits: 3

Note

*Before enrolling in private lessons as a Music Minor for the first time, a student must demonstrate a minimum proficiency level by auditioning for the appropriate studio teacher(s). Enrollment in private lessons is contingent upon availability within the studio and is at the discretion of the studio teacher(s). The studio teacher(s) may request the student complete MUSI 130 Music Analysis I and/or MUSI 132 Aural Skills in Music I prior to enrolling in private lessons. The three credits of private lessons must be in a single instrument, voice, or in composition.