Music Minor

The Music Minor will complement any major offered at VCSU. It is designed to help those students with a love of music and previous performance experience to improve their knowledge of music theory and history, as well as increase their performance skills for a lifetime of enjoyment. The minor can be completed in four semesters.

Required Courses
MUS 122Music Theory I3
MUS 123Aural Skills I1
MUS 124Music Theory II3
MUS 125Aural Skills II1
MUS 200Music Convocation 10
Choose one of the following:3
Music Appreciation
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Music History & Literature I
100-Level Applied Music (2 semesters) 22
Ensembles4
Choose any from the following:
Valkyries
Concert Choir
University Singers
Opera Ensemble
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Commercial Music Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Electives (from MUS courses)4
Total Credits21
1

Student must take MUS 200 concurrently with Applied Music.

2

Students may substitute class instruction for Applied Music.