Music Theory/Composition

Music Minors

Chairperson: David Svolba
Professors: Jane Fiske
Assistant Professors: Justin Casinghino, Jonathan Harvey, Amy McGlothlin

Objectives for the Program in Music

The program in Music provides students with the opportunity to actively engage in music through instrumental or choral work. Courses are designed to fulfill the arts requirement in the General Education Program and to study the history and theory of music at different times across many cultures. Minors are also available in Music Performance, Music History, and Music Theory/Composition.

Shared Core for Music Minors

Students seeking a minor in music complete the following:

• Pass a piano proficiency test (or complete MUSC 2500  Class Piano as equivalence)
• Pass a dictation & sight-singing proficiency test (or take MUSC 1001   Ear Training as equivalence)

Core Courses (6 credits):

• MUSC 1000 - Art of Music 3 cr.

• OR

• MUSC 1500 - World Music 3 cr.
• MUSC 2200 - Basic Music Theory 3 cr.

• OR

• MUSC 2240 - Harmony I 3 cr.

Music Theory and Composition instruction (12 credits):

4 courses chosen from the following list:

• MUSC 1400 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 cr.
• MUSC 2240 - Harmony I 3 cr.
• MUSC 2350 - Harmony II 3 cr.
• MUSC 4903 - Independent Study in Music 3 cr.
• MUSC 4940 - Internship in Music 3 cr.