Minor in Music Theory and Composition

About the Minor

The minor in Music Theory and Composition is aimed at people who are writing their own music or who would like to begin doing so. Students will take courses in music theory, arranging, composition, and digital composition, and end with a portfolio of several completed pieces.

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Requirements
MUSC 121Music Theory I3.0
MUSC 122Music Theory II3.0
MUSC 229Modern Arranging Techniques3.0
MUSC 125Ear Training I1.0
MUSC 249Digital Music Composition3.0
MUSC 231European Classical Music History I3.0
MUSC 232European Classical Music History II3.0
MUSC 252Music Composition3.0
MUSC 331World Musics3.0
MUSC 241Private Lesson (*)2.0
Ensembles (**)
Total Credits27.0
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 Students are strongly encouraged to register for the section designated for composition.

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 Ensembles (6 terms from MUSC 101 to MUSC 118)

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