Music Minor

Program Director: Christa Pehl Evans, Ph.D.

Overview

The music minor blends the academic study of music with the experience of performing in an ensemble. It is a great option for students who are passionate about music but choose to major in another field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will successfully demonstrate advanced proficiency in chosen instrument.
Students will articulate a working knowledge of music history and music theory.
Students will articulate the role that a Christian worldview plays in the musical disciplines.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in participating in the music industry as both a solo and collaborative artist.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 Units)

MUS 101 - Elements of Musicianship Credits 3 (Prerequisite for MUS 155 . Requirement may be waived by passing the theory placement exam.)
MUS 102 - Music Appreciation Credits 3 or
MUS 103 - Introduction to American Popular Music Credits 3

Note:

Students who demonstrate sufficient background (by exam) may waive MUS 101 - Elements of Musicianship and proceed directly to MUS 156 - Music Theory I and MUS 155 - Aural Skills I . For students who require foundation studies in preparation for the theory course sequence, music faculty recommends MUS 131 - Piano Class or MUS 135 - Private Instruction in Piano , followed by MUS 101 - Elements of Musicianship .

Required Courses (13 Units)

MUS 155 - Aural Skills I Credits 1
MUS 156 - Music Theory I Credits 3
MUS 255 - Aural Skills II Credits 1
MUS 256 - Music Theory II Credits 3
MUS 400 - Music in the Church Credits 3

Select one of the following:

MUS 350 - Early Music History Credits 3
MUS 351 - Music History: 1800 - Present Credits 3

Applied Music (Private Instruction) (4 units)

Four semesters of private instruction on the same instrument and successful completion of the Level 1 Exam.

Ensemble (8 units)

Four semesters of participation in a performing ensemble. All ensemble participation units may be taken in any of these ensembles:

Up to 50% of all required ensemble units may be taken in any of these ensembles:

MUS 114 - Worship Team Credits 2
MUS 117 - San Joaquin Chorale Credits 2
MUS 118 - Vocal Ensemble Credits 2 (women's chorale, men's chorus or other approved vocal ensemble)
MUS 120 - Brass Choir Credits 2 (brass choir, hand bell choir or other approved instrumental ensemble)
MUS 121 - Jazz Band Credits 2
MUS 127 - Woodwind Ensembles Credits 2 (flute choir, sax quartet, woodwind quintet)
MUS 216 - Pacific Chamber Singers Credits 2