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Music, Minor

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.

Required Courses - 7 Credits
MU 070BPerformance Class (required every semester)0
MU 215Music Theory I3
MU 217Aural Skills I1
One course selected from the following:3
Enjoyment of Music
Jazz History
Movies & Music
History of American Rock & Roll
Large Ensembles - 2 Credits
MU _____ Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Ensemble1
MU _____ Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Ensemble1
Applied Lesson - 4 Credits
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson1
MU 2XX / MU 4XX Applied Lesson1
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