Music Minor
The Music Minor is a 25-unit program serving the university student who wants to learn more about the history and practice of music, while also taking part in departmental activities such as performing ensembles. It combines classes in theory, history and performance and guides General Education coursework towards and emphasis in music. For information regarding the University Catolog, click here.
Faculty Advisor
Music Minor Summary for Advising Form
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COURSE TITLE |
COURSE # | UNITS |
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| I. General Music | ||
| World of Music | MU 1030 | 3 |
| Music Theory I | MU 1201 | 3 |
| II. Specialty Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Careers in Music | MU 1040 | 3 |
| Introduction to Music Technology | MU 1080 | 3 |
| History of American Pop Music | MU 1090 | 3 |
| Jazz and Beyond | MU 1100 | 3 |
| Music Theory II: Chromatic Harmony | MU 1211 | 4 |
| Form and Analysis | MU 2201 | 3 |
| Classical I | MU 2202 | 3 |
| Jazz/Pop Theory | MU 2203 | 3 |
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| III. Ensembles | ||
| Select 3 units from the following: | ||
| Brass Ensemble | MU 3410A | 1 |
| Woodwind Ensemble | MU 3420A | 1 |
| Percussion Ensemble | MU 3430A | 1 |
| String Ensemble | MU 3440A | 1 |
| Piano Accompaniment | MU 3450A | 1 |
| Guitar Ensemble | MU 3460A | 1 |
| World Music Ensembles | MU 3470A | 1 |
| Piano Ensemble | MU 3480A | 1 |
| New Music Chamber Ensemble | MU 3571A | 1 |
| Orchestra | MU 3510L | 1 |
| Concert Band | MU 3520L | 1 |
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble | MU 3530L | 1 |
| Jazz Band | MU 3540L | 1 |
| Jazz Combo | MU 3560A | 1 |
| Latin American Ensembles | MU 3580A | 1 |
| MIDI Band | MU 3590A | 1 |
| Concert Choir | MU 3610L | 1 |
| Chamber Singers | MU 3640L | 1 |
| Vocal Jazz | MU 3650A | 1 |
| Music Theatre Workshop | MU 3621L | 1 |
| Music Theatre Production |
MU 3631L
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| IV. Music Electives | ||
| Select 3 units of lower division music courses and 6 units of upper division music courses in consultation with the music department advisor. | ||
| Lower Division Music Classes (3 units): | 3 | |
| Courses might include additional courses from II or III above, beginning performance classes, musicianship, studio, performance seminar, etc. (Please check prerequisites for courses in your area of interest.) | ||
| Upper Division Music Classes (6 units): | 6 | |
| Courses might include advanced music industry studies courses, conducting, music theory, advanced music technology courses, etc. (Please check prerequisites for courses in your area of interest.) | ||
| Total Units | 25 | |