Music Minor
2007-09 Cal Poly Catalog
A minor is available to students who desire documented competency in music. An individualized curriculum based on the following guidelines is developed in consultation with a member of the music faculty. Students must complete one academic music lecture course at Cal Poly, such as MU 101 or MU 120, before applying for the minor. Information and application forms for the declaration of a Music minor are available in the Music Department Office.
Required Courses - 15 units
- Select one 4-unit course from:
- MU 101 Introduction to Music Theory (C3)
- MU 103 Music Theory I: Diatonic Materials
- Select three units from:
- MU 104 Musicianship I (2)
- MU 106 Musicianship II (2)
- MU 108 Musicianship III (2)
- Any class piano, class voice, class guitar; instrumental and vocal ensembles
- Select one of the following 4-unit courses:
- MU 103 Music Theory I: Diatonic Materials (no credit if taken above as theory requirement)
- MU 105 Music Theory II: Chromatic Materials
- MU 114 Introduction to Composing MU 121 Introduction to Non-Western Musics
- MU 221 Jazz Styles (C3) (USCP)
- MU 229 Music of the 60s: War and Peace (C3), (USCP)
- MU 120 Music Appreciation (C3)
Upper division electives - 15 units
Chosen from 300–400 level Music courses (or in some cases, specific courses offered by other departments); see ♦ NOTE below. A maximum of 3 units can be in upper-division performing ensembles.
♦ NOTE: Each applicant for the Music Minor is expected to demonstrate his/her musical competency by way of a recital, original composition, concert review project. recording project, or other means as approved by the Music faculty.