Music Composition, Minor
Minor in Music Composition (C50003M)
The Music Composition Minor is designed for students who have an interest in developing their skills as composers. It can be added to a music major degree or any other degree offered by the university.
The following information has official approval of The School of Music and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Music Composition” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. In order to complete the Minor in Music, the student must successfully jury to the 200 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | 16 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Total Hours | 22 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSIC 121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
MUSIC 122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
MUSAP 142 | Composition 1 | 8 |
Total Hours | 16 |
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Students must complete the 8 credits for the Applied Music requirement (MUSAP 142) in four separate semesters. Completion of the 100 level is required.
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
Music History I | ||
or MUSIC 352 | Music History II | |
Electronic Music | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Post-Tonal Analytic Techniques | ||
Jazz Arranging & Scoring | ||
Music Software Survey and Use | ||
Orchestration | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Independent Study in Music | ||
Total Hours | 6 |