Minor in Music
(21 hours)

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1. The School of Music requires a minimum of 10 hours of music credit to be taken in residence at BYU's Provo campus for this minor program. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation.
2. Complete the following:
   MUSIC 101 : Introduction to Music. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 101 : Introduction to Music. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Honors also.
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	Nonmusic major status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Designed to aid nonmusic majors in developing skills needed for listening to music creatively. Emphasis on masterworks of Western music from major style periods.
   
   
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   MUSIC 190 : Music Fundamentals. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 190 : Music Fundamentals. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Nonmusic major status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Organizational systems of music, their notation and aural patterns.
   NOTE:	Required for music minor.
   
   
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3. Complete two of the following history courses:
   MUSIC 202 : Civilization: Music 2. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 202 : Civilization: Music 2. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Honors also.
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter On Demand; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
   PREREQUISITE:	Ability to read musical notation.
   DESCRIPTION:	History of civilization from the eighteenth century through the present day, primarily from perspective of musical literature and the arts; exploring fundamental questions in human experience, examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
              : Honors Civilization: Music 2.
   
   
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   MUSIC 203 : World Music Cultures. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 203 : World Music Cultures. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Non-music major status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Traditional music of selected cultures of Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including both folk and art music traditions.
   NOTE:	For non-music majors. This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
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   MUSIC 204 : Introduction to Jazz. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 204 : Introduction to Jazz. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Honors also.
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	Non-music major status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Fostering an understanding and appreciation of jazz music within the context of American history and culture.
   NOTE:	For non-music majors.
   
   
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4. Complete the following conducting course:
   MUSIC 135 : Basic Conducting. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 135 : Basic Conducting. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental concepts and skills for nonmusic majors.
   
   
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5. Complete four hours of the following:
   MUSIC 160R : Performance Study. (.5-1:.5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MUSIC 160R : Performance Study. (.5-1:.5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	Nonmusic major status. Audition may be required.
   DESCRIPTION:	Private or semiprivate instruction. One to two hours of daily practice.
   NOTE:	Fee.
   
               : Trumpet.
               : Horn.
               : Trombone.
               : Tuba.
               : Harpsichord.
               : Organ.
               : Percussion.
               : Piano.
               : Violin.
               : Viola.
               : Cello.
               : String Bass.
               : Harp.
               : Voice.
               : Flute.
               : Oboe.
               : Clarinet.
               : Bassoon.
               : Saxophone.
               : Euphonium.
               : Woodwinds.
               : Brass and Percussion.
               : Strings.
               : Guitar.
               : Synthesizer.
               : Carillon.
               : Songwriting.
               : Contemporary Voice.
   
   
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6. Complete four hours of performance ensemble (Music 311R-348R [excluding 344R], 441R).

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