2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Music Minor
The music minor program is designed for students with previous training in music seeking nonmusic degrees who desire to increase their knowledge of music or further develop their skills in music.
Requirements for a Minor in Music
Music Theory and Aural Perception (8 credits)
- MUS 130 - Music Theory I (3 credits)
- MUS 131 - Music Theory II (3 credits)
- MUS 133 - Aural Perception and Sight-Singing I (1 credit)
- MUS 134 - Aural Perception and Sight-Singing II (1 credit)
Music Literature and History (6 credits)
- MUS 119 - Survey of Music Literature I (3 credits)
- MUS 120 - Survey of Music Literature II (3 credits)
Keyboard Musicianship (2 credits)
Piano minors are exempt from this requirement.
Major Ensembles (4 credits)
To be selected according to major instrument:
- MUS 101 - University Singers (1 credit)
- MUS 102 - Concert Band (1 credit)
- MUS 103 - Grand Valley Symphony Orchestra (1 credit)
- MUS 107 - Grand Valley Marching Band (1 credit)
- MUS 112 - Symphonic Band (1 credit)
- MUS 117 - Grand Valley University Arts Chorale (1 credit)
Applied Music (4 credits)
- MUS 141 - Private Instruction in Voice and Instruments - Freshman (1 credit)
- MUS 142 - Private Instruction in Voice and Instruments - Freshman (1 credit)
- MUS 241 - Private Instruction in Voice and Instruments - Sophomore (1 credit)
- MUS 242 - Private Instruction in Voice and Instruments - Sophomore (1 credit)
Music Elective (3 credits)
Selected in consultation with the student's advisor.