Music Studies Minor

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The Minor in Music Studies is a course of study for students who wish to experience a broad survey of music courses while also continuing to be engaged in making music. For more information on program requirement, please contact the Department of Performing Arts.

Program Prerequisite: Audition required for admission to the program.
Grade Requirements: A grade of C (2.00) or better in courses used toward the minor.
Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 23 credit hours.
Program Code: 3083
CIPC: 500903

Courses Required (23 credit hours minimum)

Required Core Courses

MUSC 1010 CA - Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
MUSC 1100 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: (2)
MUSC 1901 - Music: The Successful Musician Credits: (1)
MUSC 1006 - Concert Attendance I Credits: (0) (must complete two terms)
MUSC 2006 - Concert Attendance II Credits: (0) (must complete two terms)
4 credits of Applied Lessons (courses may be repeated for credit)
MUSC 1681 - Private Instruction Credits: (1)
MUSC 2681 - Private Instruction Credits: (1)
MUSC 3681 - Private Instruction Credits: (1)
MUSC 4681 - Private Instruction Credits: (1)
4 credits of Large Ensemble (courses may be repeated for credit)
MUSC 1740 - Weber State Concert Choir Credits: (1)
MUSC 3740 - Weber State Concert Choir Credits: (1)
MUSC 1750 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
MUSC 3750 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
MUSC 1760 - Weber State Symphony Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUSC 3760 - Weber State Symphony Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUSC 1763 - Guitar Ensemble Credits: (1)
MUSC 3763 - Guitar Ensemble Credits: (1)

Electives (9 credits)

Choose three courses from the following list:

MUSC 1030 CA - Introduction to Jazz Credits: (3)
MUSC 1033 CA - Introduction to American Music Credits: (3)
MUSC 1035 CA - History of Rock and Roll Credits: (3)
MUSC 1040 CA - Music of World Cultures Credits: (3)
MUSC 1043 HU - Music, the Arts & Civilizations Credits: (3)
MUSC 1063 CA - Music in Religion Credits: (3)
MUSC 1025 CA - History of Country Music Credits: (3)