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