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

Banner Code: MUSC

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 18

Coursework

MUSI 260Composition I1
MUSI 261Composition II1
MUSI 262Composition III2
MUSI 419Orchestration3
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 Credits18