Music Minor

The Music minor is available to all UMass Dartmouth students who meet university and the Music Department’s entrance requirements. The program is designed for talented students who desire an opportunity to develop their musical abilities. It will also allow students who are seeking an eventual major in music to begin serious study in a challenging atmosphere.

Students demonstrating a special ability or interest may, with approval of the department chairperson and music advisor, develop individualized programs.

A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.

Requirements

Applied Emphasis

For students whose area of concentration is piano, voice, or orchestral instruments.

MUS - Applied Voice/Instrument - Credits: 4
MUS - Electives - Credit: 6

MUS 171 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 172 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUS 203 - Survey Western Music I Credits: 3
MUS 204 - Survey Western Music II Credits: 3
MUS 165 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
MUS 166 - Class Piano II Credits: 1

Total credits: 24

Note

Students must participate in Performance Workshop (MUS 291) when enrolled in Applied Voice/Instrument study. They are also required to participate in a major ensemble during at least one semester.