MUSIC MINOR  – 2005-07 Catalog
Music Department
Davidson Music Center (45), Room 129
805 756-2406
FAX 805 756-7464

A 30-unit minor is available to students who desire documented competency in music. An individualized curriculum based on the following guidelines will be developed in consultation with a member of the music faculty. Students must complete one academic music lecture course at Cal Poly, such as MU 101 or MU 120, before applying for the minor. Information and application forms for the declaration of a Music minor are available in the Music Department Office.

Required Courses

 

MU 103 Music Theory I: Diatonic Materials

4

MU 104 Musicianship I (2) and one quarter of
Vocal or Instrumental Study [class piano, voice, guitar; instrumental and vocal ensembles] (1)
or
3 quarters of Vocal or Instrumental Study [class piano, voice, guitar; instrumental and vocal ensembles (1)(1)(1)

3

Select one of the following courses:
MU 114 Introduction to Composing
MU 121 Introduction to Non-Western Musics
MU 207 Music Theory II: Chromatic Materials
MU 221 Jazz Styles (C3) (USCP)
MU 229 Music of the 60s: War and Peace (C3), (USCP)

4

MU 120 Music Appreciation

4

 

Advisor approved upper division electives

 

15

Chosen from 300–400 level Music courses (or, in some cases, specific courses offered by other departments) selected with advisor approval.

 

 

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30

NOTE: Each applicant for the Music Minor is expected to demonstrate his/her musical competency by way of a recital, original composition, concert review project. recording project, or other means as approved by the Music faculty.