Music Minor Curriculum

Liberal Arts and Education
Academic Affairs

• Program Type: Undergraduate free-standing minor
• Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2012
• Required credits in this minor: 18

The music minor allows students to develop a concentrated course of studies in the area of music while pursuing a major in another area. Students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree at UMC are generally able to complete the music minor if they have an appropriate musical background and/or interest. Students completing the minor may pursue opportunities in teaching beginning to intermediate piano lessons, playing church organ, directing volunteer choirs, directing community musicals, etc. The minor complements all UMC major degree programs.

Program outcomes: students develop

• broader knowledge of music
• vocal or instrumental skills for performance
• enhanced appreciation of the performing arts
• skills for part-time employment in music field

Program Delivery

This program is available:

• via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)

Minor Requirements

• MUS 1011 - University Singers [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 1041 - Private Music Instruction [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 1042 - Private Instruction: Class Piano [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 1051 - Pep-Jazz Band [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 1071 - Musical Theater [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)

• MUS 3011 - University Singers (Choir) [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 3029 - Music of the Twentieth Century [HUMANITIES, HUMAN DIV] (3.0 cr)
• MUS 3041 - Private Instruction [HUMANITIES] (1.0 cr)
• MUS 3051 - Pep-Jazz Band (1.0 cr)
• MUS 3091 - Instrumental and Choral Conducting (2.0 cr)
• MUS 3604 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)