Admissions
All students pursuing a music performance minor must pass a music audition.
Policies
University policy states that students must earn 8 distinct credits that are not used for their major toward their minor, with a minimum grade of C earned in all courses applied to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 16
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses required for all emphases | ||
| Eight credits of Applied Music Options (as approved by advisor) | 8 | |
| Two semesters of | ||
| MUSI 300 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| Total Credits: 8 | ||
| Classical Emphasis | ||
| Three credits chosen from | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Music (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Classical Music (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Five credits chosen from Ensemble Options Wnds/brass/percussion students must take a minimum of three credits of MUSI 380 and/or MUSI 383 | 5 | |
| Total Credits: 8 | ||
| Jazz Emphasis | ||
| MUSI 107 | Jazz and Blues in America (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| Four credits chosen from | 4 | |
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits: 8 | ||