Music

Curriculum

Curriculum

MINOR IN MUSIC

The music minor is a 16-18 credit hour course of study intended for the student who wishes to pursue a more in-depth study of music beyond the requirements of the general education curriculum through a variety of musical experiences. The music minor is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and appreciation of music as one of the liberal arts and to instill an awareness of the ways in which the music of African Americans interacts with music from different cultures. A minor in music may be used as a complement to the student’s major, especially for those who may wish to pursue further study in interrelated disciplines such as business and music, musical theater, or music therapy.

THEORY
4-6 HOURS

Students pursuing a music minor must complete two consecutive semesters in the theory sequence listed below at the 200 level or higher with a grade of C or better. The student’s initial course is determined by a placement examination. The student may be placed in MUS 100 Music Fundamentals to prepare him for the courses in the theory sequence. This class would be viewed as a development course and not as part of the hours counting toward the minor.

• HMUS 251 and 252— Elementary Theory of Music
• HMUS 351 and 352— Advanced Theory of Music
• HMUS 355— Contrapuntal Techniques

HISTORY AND LITERATURE, OR MUSIC INDUSTRY
6 HOURS

• HMUS 111G— Masterpieces of Music
• HMUS 116G— Oral Traditions in African American Folk Music
• HMUS 203G— Introduction to Church Music
• HMUS 204G— Survey of African American Music
• HMUS 210G— History of Jazz
• HMUS 215— Introduction to the Music Industry
• HMUS 353–354— History of Music I and II

PERFORMANCE
4 HOURS

The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of Applied Music with a grade of C or better. At least two of the semesters must be in the same discipline, and the student must enroll in any corresponding seminar courses (e.g., Voice Seminar is a required lab component for Applied Voice). Minors should perform at least twice in student recitals. The repertoire and performance level must be approved by the student’s applied teacher for inclusion in any student recital.

HMUS 101–202— 
Applied Music

Corequisite Performance Seminars

• HMUS 112–213— Voice Seminar
• HMUS 123–224— Wind Seminar
• HMUS 125–226— String Seminar
• HMUS 131–232— Piano Seminar

ENSEMBLE
4 HOURS 

The student pursuing a music minor must complete four semesters of participation in any of the ensembles sponsored by the Music Program: Glee Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. The choice of the ensemble must be approved by the faculty advisor to ensure that it complements the student’s overall plan of study in the minor. 

• HMUS 119–120— Glee Club 
• HMUS 219–220— Glee Club 
• HMUS 167— Marching Band 
• HMUS 267— Marching Band 
• HMUS 367— Marching Band 
• HMUS 467— Marching Band 
• HMUS 168— Jazz Ensemble 
• HMUS 268— Jazz Ensemble 
• HMUS 368— Jazz Ensemble 
• HMUS 468— Jazz Ensemble 
• HMUS 169— Concert Band 
• HMUS 269— Concert Band 
• HMUS 369— Concert Band 
• HMUS 469— Concert Band 
• HMUS 191–192— AUC Symphony Orchestra 
• HMUS 291–292— AUC Symphony Orchestra