This minor is open to majors from throughout the university who seek to expand their knowledge and skill in this area of study.
Admissions
Entrance requirements
A music technology portfolio review and interview with music technology faculty is required.
Policies
University policy states that eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor, and students must earn a minimum grade of 2.00 in all courses applied to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 254 | Music and Technology | 3 |
| Two semesters of | 0 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| MUSI 354 | Electronic Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 355 | Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Music Technology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following: 1 | ||
| Applied Music, Ensemble and Skills Courses: | 0-3 | |
Applied Music Options (course list follows) | ||
Music Ensemble Options (course list follows) | ||
| Keyboard Skills I | ||
| Class Guitar | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Music Theory | 0-3 | |
| Fundamentals of Music (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Music History | 0-3 | |
| Popular Music in America (Mason Core) | ||
| Musics of the World (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz and Blues in America (Mason Core) | ||
| Music Technology Topics: | 0-3 | |
| Topics in Music Technology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
- 1
Select 0-3 credits from each category.
Applied Music Options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| See Music advisor for registration permission and options. | ||
| MUSI 220 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSI 221 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSI 222 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 1 |
| MUSI 223 | Applied Music in Voice | 1 |
| MUSI 224 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSI 225 | Applied Music in Brass | 1 |
| MUSI 226 | Applied Music in String | 1 |
| MUSI 227 | Applied Music in Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 228 | Applied Music in Composition | 1 |
| MUSI 240 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSI 242 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 2 |
| MUSI 243 | Applied Music in Voice | 2 |
| MUSI 244 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 2 |
| MUSI 245 | Applied Music in Brass | 2 |
| MUSI 246 | Applied Music in String | 2 |
| MUSI 247 | Applied Music in Percussion | 2 |
| MUSI 248 | Applied Music in Composition | 2 |
| MUSI 440 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSI 442 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 2-3 |
| MUSI 443 | Applied Music in Voice | 2-3 |
| MUSI 444 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 2-3 |
| MUSI 445 | Applied Music in Brass | 2-3 |
| MUSI 446 | Applied Music in String | 2-3 |
| MUSI 447 | Applied Music in Percussion | 2-3 |
| MUSI 448 | Applied Music in Composition | 2-3 |
Music Ensemble Options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 380 | Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 381 | University Chorale (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 382 | Piano Ensemble (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 383 | Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 385 | Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 387 | Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 389 | Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 280 | Athletic and Ceremonial Ensemble (Mason Core) For Music Technology Students only | 1 |