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College of Music

Undergraduate Programs

Minor in Music

The Minor in Music, which is administered by the College of Music, will provide students’ an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music.

This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance, and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Therapy. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Admission

The minor in music requires an audition. Admission is competitive. Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music.

Requirements for the Minor in Music

               
Complete all of the following courses (21 credits):  
1. All of the following courses (13 credits):  
  MUS 180 Fundamentals of Music 2
  MUS 181 Musicianship I 3
  MUS 182 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1
  MUS 183 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1
  MUS 211 History of Western Music to 1750 3
  MUS 212 History of Western Music Since 1750 3
2. Two credits selected from the following private lesson courses (2 credits)  
  MUS 150J Piano: Jazz 1
  MUS 150M  Piano for Piano Minors 1
  MUS 151J Voice: Jazz 1
  MUS 151N Voice for Non-Music Majors 1
  MUS 152J Stringed Instruments: Jazz 1
  MUS  152N  Strings for Non-Music Majors 1
  MUS 153J Woodwind Instruments: Jazz 1
  MUS  153N  Woodwinds for Non-Music Majors  1
  MUS 154J Brass Instruments: Jazz 1
  MUS  154N  Brass for Non-Music Majors  1
  MUS 155J Percussion Instruments: Jazz 1
  MUS  155N  Percussion for Non-Music Majors 1
3. Two credits selected from the following ensemble courses as approved by the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music (2 credits):  
  MUS 113 Philharmonic Orchestra 1
  MUS  116 Campus Band 1
  MUS  117 Concert Band 1
  MUS  118 Wind Symphony 1
  MUS  119 Symphony Band 1
  MUS  120 Symphony Orchestra 1
  MUS  125 Glee Club, Men and Women 1
  MUS  126 State Singers 1
  MUS  127 University Chorale 1
  MUS  130 Jazz Band 1
4. Complete an additional 4 credits from a combination of private lessons, major ensemble courses, or electives chosen from any undergraduate course in the College of Music, subject to prerequisities.