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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Music Minor

All students minoring in music are urged to participate in one or more of the music department ensembles.

Music Minor (24 cr)

A. Core Requirements (17 cr)

MUS 113 - Introduction to Music Literature and History Credit: 3
MUS 200 - Intermediate Music Theory I Credit: 3
MUS 201 - Intermediate Music Theory II Credit: 3
MUS 220 - Concert Attendance Credit: 0
(Students must take 4 semesters minimum of MUS 220.)
MUS 310 - History of Music Survey I Credit: 3
MUS 311 - History of Music Survey II Credit: 3

Select one course from the following:

MUS 230 - Class Piano I Credit: 2
MUS 231 - Class Piano II Credit: 2
MUS 285 - Guitar Class Instruction I Credit: 2
MUS 286 - Guitar Class Instruction II Credit: 2
MUS 331 - Piano, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
or
MUS 431 - Piano, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 386 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
or
MUS 486 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2

B. Elective Requirements (7 cr)

At least three credit hours of electives, under advisement, must be in music history, music theory, or music industry courses at the 300 or 400-level.

C. Cognate Requirements (None)

Note: A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core courses credited toward the minor.

Music - Areas of Study for Major and Minor

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE

MUS 101 - Introduction to the Worlds of Music Credit: 3
MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Listening through Folk and Classical Credit: 3
MUS 112 - Introduction to Music Literature Credit: 3
MUS 113 - Introduction to Music Literature and History Credit: 3
MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop Credit: 3
MUS 210 - Western Heritage Survey of Music I Credit: 3
MUS 211 - Western Heritage Survey of Music II Credit: 3
MUS 307 - Opera: The Rise of Western Musical Drama Credit: 3
MUS 310 - History of Music Survey I Credit: 3
MUS 311 - History of Music Survey II Credit: 3
MUS 313 - Music of the Classic Period Credit: 3
MUS 314 - Music of the Romantic Period Credit: 3
MUS 316 - American Music Credit: 3
MUS 317 - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock Credit: 3
MUS 319 - Piano Literature Credit: 3
MUS 323 - Women and Music Credit: 3
MUS 329 - Music and Politics Credit: 3
MUS 413 - Beethoven Credit: 3
MUS 399 - Independent Study Credit: 1 to 3
MUS 499 - Independent Study Credit: 1 to 3

THEORY OF MUSIC

MUS 100 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credit: 3
MUS 104 - Aural Skills I Credit: 1
MUS 200 - Intermediate Music Theory I Credit: 3
MUS 201 - Intermediate Music Theory II Credit: 3
MUS 204 - Aural Skills II Credit: 1
MUS 300 - Advanced Music Theory I Credit: 3
MUS 301 - Advanced Music Theory II Credit: 3
MUS 302 - Orchestration Credit: 3
MUS 303 - Conducting I Credit: 3
MUS 304 - Contemporary Improvisation Credit: 3
MUS 305 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credit: 3
MUS 390 - African Music in the Americas Credit: 3
MUS 403 - Intermediate Conducting Credit: 3

AUDIO RECORDING AND PRODUCTION

MUS 206 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit: 3
MUS 382 - Recording Technology I Credit: 3
MUS 383 - Recording Technology II Credit: 3
MUS 397 - The Business of Music Credit: 3
MUS 482 - Recording Technology III Credit: 3

ENSEMBLE

MUS 290 - Wind Ensemble Credit:
MUS 291 - College/Community Orchestra Credit:
MUS 292 - College Choir Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 293 - Oswego State Jazz Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 294 - Oswego State Singers Credit: 0 or1
MUS 295 - Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1 *
MUS 297 - Oswego Festival Chorus Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 345 - Music Theatre Workshop Credit: 3
MUS 490 - Wind Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 491 - College/Community Orchestra Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 492 - College Choir Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 493 - Oswego State Jazz Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 494 - Oswego State Singers Credit: 0 or 1
MUS 495 - Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1 *
MUS 497 - Oswego Festival Chorus Credit: 0 or 1
*Jazz instrumental I & II, brass, pit orchestra, guitar, woodwind percussion, clarinet quintet, saxophone quartet, saxophone, latin jazz

JAZZ STUDIES

MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop Credit: 3
MUS 304 - Contemporary Improvisation Credit: 3
MUS 305 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credit: 3
MUS 317 - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock Credit: 3
MUS 333 - Beginning Jazz Piano Credit: 2

APPLIED MUSIC

Music majors/minors or non-majors wishing individual instruction must audition for and obtain the consent of the instructor. Instructor will determine whether students will receive one or two credits in upper or lower division for those courses with more than one option.

MUS 220 - Concert Attendance Credit: 0
MUS 230 - Class Piano I Credit: 2
MUS 231 - Class Piano II Credit: 2
MUS 240 - Voice, Class Instruction I Credit: 2
MUS 285 - Guitar Class Instruction I Credit: 2
MUS 286 - Guitar Class Instruction II Credit: 2
MUS 288 - Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts Credit: 0 - 3
MUS 331 - Piano, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 341 - Voice, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 351 - Violin, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 352 - Viola, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 353 - Cello, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 354 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 361 - Flute, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 362 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 363 - Double Reeds, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 371 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 372 - French Horn, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 373 - Trombone, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 374 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 381 - Percussion, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 386 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 431 - Piano, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 441 - Voice, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 451 - Violin, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 452 - Viola, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 453 - Cello, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 454 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 461 - Flute, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 462 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 471 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 472 - French Horn, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 473 - Trombone, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 474 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 481 - Percussion, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 486 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction Credit: 1 or 2
MUS 495 - Ensemble Credit: 0 or 1