Music Minor
Minor Requirements
Admission
Music minors must be accepted into the program on the basis of a successful audition. Contact the Music Department for more details.
Residency
The required two semesters of AP MUS and EN PER courses must be taken at UMSL, regardless of transfer status. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in AP MUS and EN PER courses every semester while working on the minor.
Grades
Students must receive at least a C in each music course and maintain a GPA of 2.5 in all music courses to complete this minor.
Coursework
Candidates must complete the following courses:
| Music Theory | ||
| THRY COM 1301 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| Music History and Literature | ||
| M H L T 2010 | History of Western Music I (MOTR MUSC 103) | 3 |
| or M H L T 2020 | History of Western Music II (MOTR MUSC 104) | |
| Applied Music (2 semesters) | ||
| AP MUS 14XX | Applied Lessons | 2 |
| Ensemble (2 semesters) | ||
| EN PER 1410 | The University Singers (MOTR PERF 102C) (2 semesters) | 2 |
| or EN PER 1500 | University Orchestra (MOTR PERF 102O) | |
| or EN PER 1530 | University Wind Ensemble | |
| Select eight credit hours from AP MUS, EN PER, PRACTM, PDGOGY, MHLT, THRY COM | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |