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Music, Minor

Requirements

A Minor in Music offers introductory studies in musicianship and performance, including theory, aural skills, private instruction, and ensemble participation.

Total Program Credits: 18

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.
  2. Pass performance audition and interview with music faculty.
  3. Complete music theory diagnostic exam.
Discipline Core Requirements: 18 Credits
Complete the following: 
Students who don't earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic test must complete MUSC 1105 before MUSC 1110.
  MUSC 1110   Music Theory I                                                                                                   3
  MUSC 1130   Aural Skills I 1
Complete 4 credits from the following: 4
  MUSC 145R Private Lessons I (1)  
  MUSC 245R Private Lessons II (1)  
  MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors (1)  
Six additional credit hours of music courses 6
Complete 4 credits from the following: 4
  MUSC 124R UVU Concert Choir (1)
  MUSC 125R University Band (1)
  MUSC 306R Advanced Keyboard Skills (1)
  MUSC 322R  Chamber Choir (1)
  MUSC 327R  Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1)
  MUSC 328R  Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1)
  MUSC 330R  Wind Symphony (1)
  MUSC 331R  Percussion Ensemble (1)
  MUSC 332R  Jazz Orchestra (1)
  MUSC 333R  Small Jazz and Commercial Ensembles (1)  
  MUSC 334R  Pep Band (1)  
  MUSC 370R  Symphony Orchestra (1)
  MUSC 372R Chamber Orchestra (1)
  MUSC 373R Advanced Small Ensembles (1)
  MUSC 423R Opera Workshop (1)

Graduation Requirements:

  1. All MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
MUSC 1110 Music Theory I 3
MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I 1

MUSC 145R or

MUSC 245R or

MUSC 250R

Private Lessons I 1
Large Ensemble 1
  Semester total: 6
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours

MUSC 145R or

MUSC 245R or

MUSC 250R

Private Lessons I 1
MUSC Elective 2
Large Ensemble 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours

MUSC 145R or

MUSC 245R or

MUSC 250R

Private Lessons I 1
MUSC Elective 2
Large Ensemble 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours

MUSC 145R or

MUSC 245R or

MUSC 250R

Private Lessons I 1
MUSC Elective 2
Large Ensemble 1
  Semester total: 2
  Degree total: 18

Department

Music

The Music department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Music department, visit their website.

Music department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze the elements, forms, and processes in music.
  2. Evaluate the elements, forms, and processes in music.
  3. Develop musical judgements and self-assess their efforts.
  4. Defend musical judgements.
  5. Perform associated repertoire with technical proficiency and artistic expression on their instrument or voice.
  6. Use collaboration skills in making music.
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