Music: Instrumental Minor

Program Requirements

Required Courses I (18 hours)

Music Education

MUS 141	Vocal Techniques I	1(0-2)
MUS 144	Woodwind Techniques	2(0-4)
MUS 146	Brass Techniques	2(0-4)
MUS 244	Double Reed Techniques	1(0-2)
MUS 246	String Techniques	2(0-4)
MUS 280	Introduction to Conducting	2(0-4)
MUS 331	Instrumental Organization	2(2-0)
MUS 344	Percussion Techniques	2(0-4)
MUS 382	Advanced Instrumental Conducting	2(0-4)
MUS 431	Instrumental Classroom and Rehearsal Methods	2(2-1)

Required Courses II (8 hours)

Performance - Ensemble:

6-7 semesters of MUS 185 or MUS 186 (6-7 hours)
1-2 semesters of MUS 281, MUS 285, or MUS 286 (1-2 hours)
If applied study on major is satisfied with MUS 161-179 and MUS 361-379, then a minimum of 2 semesters of MUS 186, marching band section.

MUS 185	Orchestra	1-8(Spec)
MUS 186	Band	1-8(Spec)
MUS 281	Chamber Ensemble	1-8(Spec)
MUS 285	Percussion Ensemble	1-8(Spec)
MUS 286	Jazz Ensemble	1-8(Spec)

Required Courses III (0-3 hours)

Performance - Secondary Applied Study

Select one of the following options:

Option 1

If Applied Study requirement on major is satisfied with MUS 153-179 and MUS 353-379, then MUS 147, MUS 148, and MUS 247 (3 hours) or passing piano proficiency (0 hours).

MUS 147	Piano Class I	1(0-2)
MUS 148	Piano Class II	1(0-2)
MUS 247	Piano Class III	1(0-2)

Option 2

If Applied Study requirements on major is satisfied with MUS 151 or MUS 152, then MUS 153-179* (3 hours).

*Except MUS 158 and MUS 159.

Note: All applied study used to fulfill the requirements of MUS 153-179 must be on the same instrument.

Music Electives (1-4 hours)

Select any MUS course.

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