Music History, Minor
The Minor in Music History is designed for the student interested in exploring music history through required and elective music courses as well as musical literature through ensemble performance.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA REQUIREMENT
Minor GPA: 2.00 or higher
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- Students must complete at least 9 credit hours of MUSIC in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundational Course | ||
| MUSI 130 | Exploring Music | 3 |
| MUSI 151 | Music Theory and Musicking I | 2 |
| MUSI 154 | Musicianship Skills I | 1 |
| Music Literature | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following. Note: A minimum of 6 credits must be completed at the 300–400 level across performance study, ensembles, and electives. | 3 | |
MUSI 109-409 | Jazz Combo | |
MUSI 113-413 | Saxophone Quartets | |
MUSI 114-414 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
MUSI 115-415 | Concert Choir | |
MUSI 116-416 | University Choir | |
MUSI 117-417 | Chambers Singers | |
MUSI 118-418 | Marching Pride | |
MUSI 119-419 | Concert Band | |
MUSI 120-420 | Jazz Ensemble | |
MUSI 121-421 | Symphony Orchestra | |
MUSI 122-422 | Chamber String Ensemble | |
MUSI 123-423 | Brass Ensemble | |
MUSI 125-425 | Percussion Ensemble | |
MUSI 126-426 | Flute Choir | |
MUSI 192-492 | Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble | |
MUSI 193-493 | Jazz Lab Band | |
MUSI 194-494 | World Percussion Ensemble | |
MUSI 196-496 | Winter Guard | |
MUSI 239, 439 | Chamber Music Performance | |
MUSI 237, 437 | Opera Performance | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following. Note: A minimum of 6 credits must be completed at the 300–400 level across performance study, ensembles, and electives. | 9 | |
| Exploring World Music | ||
| Women and Music | ||
| History of Music I | ||
| History of Music II | ||
| History of Popular Musics | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN MUSIC HISTORY (56G)
Revised 06.11.2026
UCC 04.28.2026