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(970) 491-5529
music.colostate.edu
A minor in music presents students with a liberal arts education that includes opportunities to engage in music theory, music history, and the culture of music, along with a variety of performance opportunities through ensemble play and applied lessons.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate a sense of informed musicianship.
- Interpret music based on their knowledge of music theory and music history.
- Develop a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of music.
Track Options
- The minor in music track WITH applied instrument/voice lessons. This track requires a successful audition before entrance.
- The minor in music track WITHOUT applied studio instrument/voice lessons. This track does NOT require an audition.
Students pursuing a music minor are encouraged to work with the SMTD undergraduate coordinator for advising in the music minor to create a “track” in the music minor. Students can make choices in their lower and upper-division coursework to make the minor more academic or performance-focused.
Auditions
In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, a successful audition with CSU Music faculty is required for entrance into the Music Minor "applied lessons" track. The academic track will not require an audition. Please visit the music website for Music Audition Information.
Current CSU Students: To change your major to music, you may call the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at (970) 491-5891 or email smtd@colostate.edu. Current CSU students must complete the audition process and be accepted to the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance before contacting the College of Liberal Arts Academic Advising Center. Please visit the music website for Music Audition Information.
Music Program Fee
A music program fee is assessed with Undergraduate and graduate music and musical theatre majors and music minors, per semester. Does not apply to the following students: online degree students and summers-only master's degree students. Please visit the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for special course fees.
Effective Fall 2023
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| Music Theory - Select at least 3 credits from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Music Theory Fundamentals (GT-AH1) | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| History and Culture of Music - Select at least 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) | ||
| Exploring World Music | ||
| Survey of Jazz History (GT-AH1) | ||
| MU 1** or 2** | Lower Division electives 2 | 3 |
| Upper Division - Select at least 12 credits from the following: | ||
| MU 3** or 4** | Upper Division Music Electives 2 | 12 |
| Program Total Credits: | 21 | |