Music Minor

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Minor Requirements (33 units)

The minor consists of 33 units.

Note: To be admitted to the minor program, the student must demonstrate vocal or instrumental performing ability. Applied instruction will be limited to three quarters of study.

Required courses:

MUS 1027 - Sightsinging I Units: 1
MUS 1028 - Sightsinging II Units: 1
MUS 1029 - Sightsinging III Units: 1
MUS 1031 - Music Theory I Units: 4
MUS 1032 - Music Theory II Units: 4
MUS 1033 - Music Theory III Units: 4
MUS 1610 - Level 10 Applied Study: Piano Units: 1 - MUS 1699 for 3 quarters
MUS 3500 - MUS 3550 - Chamber Ensembles: Jazz Improvisation Units: 1 ² for 4 quarters

Class piano instruction taken from:

For three units

MUS 1314 - Basic Piano Class I Units: 1
MUS 1315 - Basic Piano Class II Units: 1
MUS 1316 - Basic Piano Class III Units: 1
or
MUS 2311 - Intermediate Class Piano I Units: 1 ²
MUS 2312 - Intermediate Class Piano II Units: 1 ²
MUS 2313 - Intermediate Class Piano III Units: 1 ²

Upper division electives in music

Upper division electives in music selected in consultation with departmental advisor Units: 8

Footnote

Substitutions for this requirement may be made, with the approval of the Departmental Minor advisor.

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Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Undergraduate Admission and Degree Information & FAQ chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.