Admissions
Candidates must pass a music audition/composition portfolio review.
Policies
As per University policy, students must earn 8 credits in the minor that are not applied toward the major in their degree. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in all courses applied to the minor
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 260 | Composition I | 1 |
| MUSI 261 | Composition II | 1 |
| MUSI 262 | Composition III | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Music in Composition | ||
| Applied Music in Composition | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Electronic Composition | ||
| Topics in Music Technology Topic must be Composition for Media | ||
| Choose additional electives from the following: | 5 | |
| Electronic Composition | ||
| Topics in Music Technology Topic must by Composition for Media | ||
| Counterpoint | ||
| Popular Music Arranging | ||
| Jazz Arranging | ||
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) NSC/Contemporary Ensemble | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |