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Description

The Music Minor is designed for qualified undergraduate students who wish to engage in the study of music through one of four curricular emphases. The 20-hour curriculum includes group of required courses in music theory, aural skills, class piano, and Western music history. A collection of required courses and music electives support the students' area of specialization in Performance, Composition, History or Liberal Arts. The Capstone, related to the students' specialization, represents a specific level of achievement for the graduating Music Minor.

Required courses:

For all emphases:

MUS 103 Music Theory I
MUS 104 Aural Skills I
MUS 107 Class Piano I
MUS 202 Intro to Music Literature II (1700-present)

Performance Emphasis:

MUS 203 Music Theory II
MUS 204 Aural Skills II
MUS 390 Applied Instruction (4 semesters)
MUSXXX Ensemble
MUS 493 Recital -- Capstone

Composition Emphasis:

MUS 203 Music Theory II
MUS 204 Aural Skills II
MUS 320 Music of the Twentieth Century
Either MUS 305 Music Composition or MUS 306 Music Composition with Computers
MUS 498 Independent Study -- Capstone

History Emphasis

MUS 203 Music Theory II
MUS 204 Aural Skills II (optional)
MUS 201 Survey of Music History I (900-1700)
Two qualified electives of three credit hours (final one fulfills the Capstone requirement)

choose from:

MUS 200 Understanding Music
MUS 206 America's Music
MUS 230 Intro to African American Music
MUS 260 History of Jazz
MUS 310 Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries
MUS 315 Music of the 19th Century
MUS 320 Music of the 20th Century
MUS 330 Music Drama
MUS 360 Women in Music

Liberal Arts Emphasis

MUS 200 Understanding Music
Two qualifying electives from the list below:

MUS XXX Ensemble (2 times) (1 cr)
MUS 150 Vocal Techniques
MUS 203 Music Theory II
MUS 204 Aural Skills II
MUS 205 Music in Western Society
MUS 206 America's Music
MUS 207 Class Piano II
MUS 230 African-American Music
MUS 260 History of Jazz
MUS 305 Music Composition
MUS 306 Music Composition with Computers
MUS 310 Music of 17th & 18th Centuries
MUS 315 Music of 19th Century Europe
MUS 320 Music of the 20th Century
MUS 330 Music Drama
MUS 350 World Music
MUS 360 Women in Music

Admissions and Certification of Minor

Admissions
For all students:

• A student can apply electronically via http://www.ncsu.edu/music/minor.html or in person at PMS 204, Dr. Fuller's office, to be admitted as a Music Minor.
• The student is required to meet with Dr. Fuller to discuss a plan of study and the expectations established for the Music Minor.
• Dr. Fuller will arrange an opportunity for the student to meet their Emphasis Adviser and the Applied Instructor if necessary.

Performance Emphasis Audition Requirements:

• To be admitted into the Performance Emphasis, the student should electronically schedule a Performance Emphasis audition via http://www.ncsu.edu/music/minor.html. The audition must be passed before the student is admitted into the Performance Emphasis. If the student does not meet the criteria for the Performance Emphasis, the Program Administrator will advise him/her on other possibilities available in the Music Minor program.

Course of Study Requirements:

• The student is required to meet with Dr. Fuller at the end of each semester to have their plan of study signed. This should take place before the student meets with their academic adviser and enrolls for the following semester's courses.
• The student is required to meet with their adviser each semester to discuss course registration. this should take place before the student meets with their academic adviser and enrolls for the following semester's courses.

Capstone Requirements

• The capstone requirements must be approved by the student's adviser and Program administrator the semester before completing the Music Minor.

Performance Emphasis:

• A Performance Emphasis student must enroll in MUS 493: Recital the final semester in the minor.
• Performance Emphasis students must complete a pre-recital jury two to three weeks before their scheduled graduation recital.

Composition Emphasis

• The composition emphasis students must enroll in MUS 498: Independent Study and complete the MUS498 Independent Study approval form which documents the timeline and goals for the completion of this Capstone the final semester in the minor.

History and Liberal Arts Emphases:

• History and Liberal Arts Emphases students must meet with the course instructor of their final three credit elective course to discuss the requirements for their capstone project. this meeting should take place within the first week of the semester. A Capstone approval from must be completed and signed in triplicate within three weeks of the beginning of the course, and a copy retained by Dr. Fuller, the course instructor, and the student.

Certification
The Department of Music Director, Dr. Mark Scearce will certify the minor prior to graduation. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State.

Contact Person

Dr. John A. Fuller
204 Price Music Center
919.515.8284
john_fuller@ncsu.edu

Last updated: August 4, 2009