Music Minor

The music minor requires a completion of 45–47 units.

Lower Division Requirements*

1 MUS — Private Instruction (8 units minimum)

2 MUS — Major Ensemble (8 units minimum)

3 MUS 098 Choral Union OR MUS 099 (4 units minimum)

MUS114 Music Theory I

A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement. Concurrent requisite: MUS115. (3 units; Fall)

MUS115 Musicianship Lab 1

Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. Concurrent requisite: MUS114. (1 unit; Fall)

MUS124 Music Theory II

Development of skills in analyzing and writing music involving diatonic voice leading principles and harmonic progressions. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Concurrent requisite: MUS125. Prerequisite: MUS 114. Concert attendance requirement. (3 units; Spring)

MUS124-A
Kirk, Erin P.		 01/09/2019 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS124-B
Kirk, Erin P.		 01/09/2019 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 147

MUS125 Musicianship Lab II

Continued development of aural skills and introduction to keyboard harmony and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUS 115; Concurrent requisite: MUS124. (1 unit; Spring)

MUS125-CR
Kirk, Erin P.		 01/09/2019 - Instructor OFFC
MUS125-A
Kirk, Erin P.		 01/09/2019 TTh 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Hawkins Music Building 147
MUS125-B
Kirk, Erin P.		 01/09/2019 MW 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 147

MUS214 Music Theory III

Advanced writing and analysis of music involving chromatic and extended harmonies, and an introduction to 16th century polyphony and 18th century counterpoint. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 124; Concurrent requisite: MUS 215. (3 units; Fall)

MUS215 Musicianship Lab III

Advanced training in ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony involving chromatic exercises. Prerequisite: MUS 125; Concurrent requisite: MUS214. (1 unit; Fall)

MUS221 Music in Worship

A survey of the history and practice of the use of music in worship services. Emphasis is given to the development of both liturgical and non-liturgical forms of worship. Students will be involved in learning effective worship planning as they study the role of the minister, director of music, and organist. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall/Spring)

MUS224 Music Theory IV

Writing and analysis of music since 1900. Focus on contemporary harmonic practice, influence of art and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 214; Concurrent requisite: MUS225. Concert attendance requirement. (3 units; Spring)

MUS224-A
Rodriguez, Joshua E.		 01/09/2019 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Hawkins Music Building 162

MUS225 Musicianship Lab IV

Advanced work in ear-training and sight-singing. Prerequisite: MUS 215; Concurrent requisite: MUS224.(1 unit; Spring)

MUS225-A
Brand Butler, Angela H.		 01/09/2019 TTh 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawkins Music Building 138

Upper Division Requirements

MUS312 Conducting I

Basic conducting patterns, practice in directing group singing, preparation and presentation of simple choral music. Prerequisite: MUS 224. (2 units; Fall)

Two of the following are required:

MUS313 Music History I

A general survey course of the history of Western European music and of selecgted non-Western cultures. Includes lectures, readings and a research paper. Ancient through Renaissance. Prerequisites: MUS 124 and 125. (2 units; Interdisciplinary, Multicultural; Fall)

MUS323 Music History II

Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods. Prerequisite: MUS 124 and MUS 125. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Spring)

MUS323-A
Brand Butler, Angela H.		 01/09/2019 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 138

MUS324 Music History III

Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods, with emphasis on the Romantic period. Prerequisite: MUS 124 and MUS 125. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)

MUS325 Music History IV

Course content provides a continuation of Music History III with emphasis on the 20th century period. American music and implications of recent developments, including electronic and experimental music, are also included. Prerequisite: MUS 114 and MUS 124. (2 units; Interdiscplinary; Spring)

MUS325-A
Pickett, Glenn A.		 01/09/2019 MW 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Hawkins Music Building 163

*Piano study is required until the piano proficiency exam has been passed. An opportunity to attempt to pass the exam for first semester students will be offered during rehearsal camps. For returning students, an attempt to pass the exam or portions of the exam will be offered during finals week each semester.

1 Enrollment for one unit of MUS 080–089, 460–469 Private Instruction is required for each semester of residence for all Music Majors and Minors. A minimum of 8 units are required. Private Instruction for majors and minors includes 75% recital attendance of all School of Music-sponsored faculty and student recitals. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the requirement to complete an additional Concert Music requirement (See School of Music). Students may enroll in one semester of MUS 013 Class Voice in place of one (1) unit of MUS 090, MUS 081 Private Instruction:Voice with permission from the School of Music.

2 Enrollment is required in at least one Major Ensemble (MUS 090, 091, 092, 094, 097) for full credit during each semester of enrollment at CBU. A minimum of 8 units are required. Additional ensembles may be taken for 0–1 units with permission from the School of Music.

3 Enrollment in MUS 098 Choral Union is required for each semester of residence for all Music Majors and Minors. A minimum of 4 units are required. Offered for 0 units in the fall and 1 unit in the spring.