Minor in Music Theory and Composition

About the Minor

This minor is suitable for students who create their own music. Some of the courses deliver necessary background while most are specifically oriented to music composition.

For more information, please visit the Westphal minors web page.

Requirements
MUSC 121Music Theory I3.0
MUSC 122Music Theory II3.0
MUSC 125Ear Training I1.0
MUSC 190Class Piano I2.0
or MUSC 290 Class Piano II
MUSC 229Modern Arranging Techniques3.0
MUSC 231European Classical Music History3.0
MUSC 241Private Lesson (*)1.0
MUSC 249Digital Music Composition3.0
MUSC 323Songwriting3.0
MUSC 331World Musics3.0
Total Credits25.0
*

 Students are strongly encouraged to register for the section designated for composition.