A performance-based minor in Music enables a student to broaden career opportunities in disciplines outside of music, or to continue pursuing music studies within the structure of a minor program. The minor in Music requires a successful audition prior to entrance, and includes eight semesters of ensemble participation.
A music program fee is assessed with undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors, per semester. The fee does not apply to the following students: online degree students, summers-only master's degree students, music therapy students in an internship off-campus, music education students who are student teaching off-campus, and music minors who are not actively enrolled in any lessons or ensembles. Please visit the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for special course fees.
Effective Fall 2007
A successful audition is required for acceptance into this program.
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 | ||
| MU 100 | Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MU 111 | Music Theory Fundamentals (GT-AH1) 1 | 3 |
| Select four semesters from the following: | 4 | |
| Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: French Horn | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Trombone | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Tuba | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Organ | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Piano | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Percussion | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Harp | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: String Bass | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Viola | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Violin | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Voice | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Flute | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Oboe | ||
| Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | ||
| Upper Division | ||
| MU *** | Music Ensembles (see list below) | 8 |
| MU *** | Music Electives | 4 |
| Program Total Credits: | 22 | |
Ensemble Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MU 201 | Men's Chorus | 1 |
| MU 202 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MU 204 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MU 205 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MU 206 | Colorado State University Concert Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 300 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MU 302 | University Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 304 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MU 305 | Colorado State University Concert Choir | 1 |
| MU 309 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 310 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MU 400 | Colorado State University Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MU 401 | Opera Theater | 1-2 |
| MU 402 | Theater/Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 404 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 407 | Accompanying | 1 |
| MU 408 | Chamber Music | 1 |
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Students may opt to test out of MU 111 by successfully passing a waiver examination. In this case, three additional MU elective credits must be taken.