Music Minor

Theory of Music (6 units)

• MUS 101 - Music Theory for Non-Music Majors (3)
• MUS 111 - Diatonic Harmony (2)
• MUS 112 - Diatonic Harmony (2)
• MUS 121 - Musicianship I - Diatonic (1)
• MUS 122 - Musicianship II - Diatonic (1)
• MUS 211 - Chromatic Harmony (2)
• MUS 221 - Musicianship III - Chromatic (1)
• or any 300- or 400-level theory classes

Music History and Literature (5-6 units)

• MUS 100 - Introduction to Music (3)
• MUS 102 - Introduction to American Folk Music (3)
• MUS 151 - Survey of Western Musical Literature (2)
• MUS 302 - History of Jazz (3)
• MUS 303 - World Music (3)
• MUS 304 - Music of Mexico (3)
• MUS 305 - Women in Music (3)
• MUS 307 - History of Rock Music (3)
• MUS 350 - Music in American Society (3)
• MUS 351A - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
• MUS 351B - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
• MUS 351C - History and Literature of Western Music (3)
• MUS 355 - Film Music (3)
• or courses at the 400 level

Applied Techniques (8-9 units)

Music minors may also elect to take private instruction in applied music through Extension and International Programs  for an additional fee.

• MUS 182 - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
• MUS 281B - Orchestral Instruments/Brass Instruments (1)
• MUS 281P - Orchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments (1)
• MUS 281S - Orchestral Instruments/String Instruments (1)
• MUS 281W - Orchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments (1)
• MUS 282A - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
• MUS 282B - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)
• MUS 283 - Voice Class for Instrumentalists (1)
• MUS 284 - Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists (1)
• MUS 326 - Introduction to Music Technology (2)
• MUS 426 - Applications of Music Technology (1)
• or any course in ensemble (e.g., band, orchestra, choir), conducting, piano or voice at the 300 or 400 level.

Total (20 units)