Music, Minor

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For students with majors in another field, The School of Music offers two Music Minor tracks. Both tracks emphasize the development of an appreciation for different music genres, knowledge of music theory, exposure to the history of music, and applied experience in ensemble playing.

Contact Information

School of Music
Virginia Street Gym 100
(775) 784-6145

I. Program Requirements (20-21 units)

Students with majors in another field may minor in music by completing the following:

A. Core Courses (9 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) (satisfactory completion of 3 semesters required).
MUS 203 - Music Theory I (3 units)
MUS 204 - Music Theory II (3 units)
MUS 341 - Music History I (3 units) OR
MUS 342 - Music History II (3 units)

B. Major ensembles (3 units)

C. Instrumental or vocal instruction (3 units)

D. Electives in music courses numbered 300 - 499 (5-6 units)

NOTE: These electives may include upper-division units earned in ensembles (MUSE) and/or instrumental/vocal instruction (MUSA). Students must complete a minimum of 9 units in courses numbered 300 - 499.