Music, Minor
The Minor in Music is designed for the non-music major with a music background to explore a variety of music subjects including music theory, music skills, music history, ensembles, music and free electives, and applied music lessons. Students must pass an audition on their main instrument to be accepted into this program.
For information regarding auditions for the Music Department, please click here.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.00 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours 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 Music Theory Courses | ||
| MUSI 151 | Music Theory and Musicking I | 2 |
| MUSI 154 | Musicianship Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 253 | Music Theory and Analysis II | 2 |
| MUSI 256 | Musicianship Skills II | 1 |
| Required Music History Courses | ||
| MUSI 359 | History of Music I | 3 |
| or MUSI 373 | History of Music II | |
| Applied Lessons (1/2 hour each week) | ||
| Any of the applied lessons approved during student’s audition | 4 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| An ensemble is selected according to a student’s Major applied area. | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
MUSI 114-414 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
MUSI 115-415 | Concert, Choir | |
MUSI 117-417 | Chamber Singers | |
MUSI 118-418 | Marching Pride | |
MUSI 119-419 | Concert Band | |
MUSI 120-420 | Jazz Ensemble | |
MUSI 121-421 | Symphony Orchestra | |
MUSI 123-423 | Brass Ensemble | |
| Electives | ||
| Select any two MUSI courses 300 level or above | 6 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Select three credits of MUSI courses in Music Major series 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
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Except for MUSI 130, MUSI 102, MUSI 104, MUSI 105, MUSI 106, MUSI 107, MUSI 201
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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 (56A)
Revised 04.03.2020