The Music Minor is designed for non-Music Majors who are interested in acquiring the fundamental knowledge of music. For all students seeking a minor in music, they must:

• Complete 15 credit hours of the minor at Washburn University.
• Enroll in MU 070B Performance Class every semester that they are enrolled in private lessons in their concentration area. All students enrolled in music lessons are required to present a performance jury before a faculty panel at the conclusion of each semester of study. Students are required to provide their own accompanist for the jury.
• Submit music minor application at the beginning of the program, pass an entrance audition, attend and accrue 14 recital credits, complete 6 credit hours of upper division coursework and maintain regular communication with music minor advisor.

For further information, including application forms, please see Dr. Kelly Huff. 

Music Minor - 21 Credits

The Music Minor is designed for non-Music Majors who are interested in acquiring the fundamental knowledge of music. Students pursuing any of the minors must complete the following courses, listed below.  For further information, including application forms, please see Dr. Kelly Huff or Dr. Silas Huff.  For all students seeking a minor in music, a minimum of 15 credit hours of the minor must be completed at Washburn University.  In addition, students wishing to pursue any of the minors in music must pass an entrance audition, attend and accrue 14 recital credits, and complete 6 credit hours of upper division coursework.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses - 7 Credits
MU 070B	Performance Class (required every semester)	0
MU 215	Music Theory I	3
MU 217	Aural Skills I	1
One course selected from the following:		3
MU 100	Enjoyment of Music
MU 103	Jazz History
MU 104	Movies & Music
MU 108	History of American Rock & Roll
Large Ensembles - 2 Credits
MU _____ Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Ensemble		1
MU _____ Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Ensemble		1
Applied Lesson - 4 Credits
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson		1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson		1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson		1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson		1
Music Electives - 8 Credits
- No more than 6 additional credits of large/small ensembles may be used towards this category.
- Must include a minimum of 6 credits of upper division courses.
- Can included additional applied lesson credit.
- To receive upper division credit for lessons and ensembles, the student must pass a Double Jury (see applied instructor for more information).
Other Requirements
- Pass entrance audition prior to admission to the minor
- Submit music minor application at the beginning of the program
- Earn at least 14 recital attendance credits prior to graduation
- Maintain regular communication with music minor advisor
- Complete 5 credits of upper division courses