Music Minor

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The School of Music is a member of, and accredited by, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

School of Music

Academic Advisor: Mary Ann Dresher
Advising Office: DGH 434
801-585-1563
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Minimum Minor Hours: 21

Admission Requirements

Auditions are required for this minor. Students must be admitted to the University of Utah before they can be accepted into the minor.

Graduation Requirements

A grade of “C” or better is required for all music courses.

Minor Requirements for Music

Studies in Music Theory and Music Literature

Complete 1 Course(s):
MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3635 - Music History I: Antiquity to Mid 18th Century 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3645 - Music History II: Mid 18th Century to Late 19th Century 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3655 - Music History III: Late 19th Century to Present 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3670 - History of Jazz 3 Credit(s)
Complete 1 Course(s):
MUSC 3600 - World Music 3 Credit(s)
Complete 1 Course(s):
MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 1460 - Introduction to Music Theory 3 Credit(s)
Complete 1 Course(s):
MUSC 1236 - Survey of Jazz 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 2100 - History of Rock and Roll 3 Credit(s)

Performance Studies

Complete 9 semesters. Total: 3-5 semesters of Private Lessons, 4-6 semesters of Large Conducted Ensembles, and 0-2 semesters of Chamber Ensembles.

Private Lessons

Complete 3-5 semester(s):
MUSC 1911 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Brass 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1912 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Guitar 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1913 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Keyboard 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1914 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Percussion 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1915 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Strings 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1916 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Voice 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1917 - Private Lessons I Nonmusic Major: Woodwind 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2911 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Brass 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2912 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Guitar 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2913 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Keyboard 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2914 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Percussion 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2915 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Strings 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2916 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Voice 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2917 - Private Lessons II Nonmusic Major: Woodwind 1 Credit(s)
Large Conducted Ensemble

Complete 4-6 semester(s):
MUSC 4404 - The University of Utah Chamber Choir 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4405 - A Cappella Choir 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4410 - Women's Chorus 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 4420 - Opera Workshop 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4440 - University Campus Symphony 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4445 - Utah Philharmonia 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4450 - Marching Band 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4455 - Pep Band 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4460 - Symphonic Band 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4465 - Wind Ensemble 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4470 - Jazz Ensemble 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4472 - Jazz Repertory Ensemble 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4490 - Jazz Guitar Ensemble I 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4491 - Jazz Guitar Ensemble II 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4495 - Classical Guitar Ensemble 1 - 3 Credit(s)
Chamber Ensemble

Complete 0-2 semester(s):
MUSC 4430 - Chamber Music 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4435 - New Music Ensemble 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4437 - Early Music Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 4475 - Jazz Combos 1 - 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4485 - Percussion Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 4499 - Accompanying Practicum 1 Credit(s)

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