REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MUSIC

The Music Program offers five concentrations or minors:

Minor in Commercial Songwriting:

The Commercial Songwriting concentration or minor, open to all students across the campus, provides aspiring singer/songwriters with the basic musical tools and technical knowledge necessary to bring their creativity to full expression and improve their ability to communicate effectively. The course of study encourages student collaboration and critique of creative works and provides multiple opportunities for public presentation of student self-expression. The following courses are required:

MUSI 1101 – Theory 1 (3)

MUSI 1113 – Ear Training 1 (1)

MUSI 1109 – Beginning Guitar: chords (1)

MUSI 1109 – Beginning Piano: chords (1)

MUSI 1211 – Commercial Songwriting 1 (1)

MUSI 2390 – Audio Engineering (3)

MUSI 3210 – Advanced Commercial Songwriting (1)

MUSI 4413 – Business of the Music Industry (3)

Music electives (4)

Total: 18 hours

Minor in Music Technology:

A Music Technology concentration or minor provides training in various technology platforms currently used in creative arts industries. Courses focus on providing basic technical skills to enhance creative self-expression and effective communication. Emphasis is on critical listening skills and collaboration between students on artistic projects. The minor is open to all students. The following courses are required:

MUSI 2390 – Audio Engineering (3)

MUSI 3352 – Commercial Music Tech: Live Sound Reinforcement (1)

MUSI 3369 – New Media (3)

DCMF 3001 – Audio for TV and film (3)

MUSI 4470 – Internship (1)

MUSI 4460 or DCMF4460 - Production Project (3)

Music electives (4)

Total: 18 hours

Minor in Church Music & Worship:

A Church Music & Worship concentration or minor provides the basic musical knowledge and technical skills necessary to actively participate in music ministry in the Christian church. The minor is open to all students across campus. Music electives allow students to receive more in-depth training in areas of interest. Internships are available for students who desire on-site training in local churches. The following courses are required:

MUSI 1101 – Music Theory 1 (3)

MUSI 1113 – Ear Training 1 (1)

MUSI 1109 – Beginning Guitar: chords (1)

MUSI 1109 – Beginning Piano: chords (1)

MUSI 1103 – Class Piano 1 (1)

MUSI 3352 – Commercial Music Tech: Live Sound Reinforcement (1)

MUSI 3331 – Christian Hymnody (3)

MUSI 1105/6 – Applied Lessons in voice, piano, or guitar (4)

Music electives (3)

Total: 18 hours

Minor in Performance:

A Performance concentration or minor allows non-music majors from across the campus who possess musical aptitude and talent to hone their musical abilities and participate in creative self-expression. The minor includes basic musicianship courses, individual private lessons on the student’s choice of instrument, and ensemble participation, all designed to enhance critical listening and effective communication. The following courses are required:

MUSI 1101 – Music Theory 1 (3)

MUSI 1113 – Ear Training 1 (1)

MUSI 1103 or MUSI 1109 – Class Piano 1 OR Beginning Piano: chords (1)

MUSI 1105/6 – Applied lessons (8)

MUSI 1107/8 – Ensemble (4)

Music elective (1)

Total: 18 hours

Minor in Music Foundations:

A Music Foundations concentration or minor provides a broad understanding of music theory notation and analysis, music history, and performance practices. The following courses are required:

MUSI 1101 — Music Theory 1 (3 hours)

MUSI 1113 — Ear Training 1 (1 hour)

MUSI 1110 — Literature & Language of Music (3 hours)

MUSI 1103, 1104 — Piano 1, 2 (2 hours)

MUSI 3301 (or MUSI 3302) — Music History 1 or 2 (3 hours)

MUSI 1105 (or MUSI 1106) — Applied Music (3 hours)

MUSI 1107 or 1108 — Ensemble (2 hours)

Music Electives (2 hours)

Total: 19 hours