Music, Minor
Students pursuing a minor in music at Saint Louis University must complete 22 music credits and participate in a performance ensemble for three semesters. The minor requires one credit of piano studies, 14 credits of music history and theory, three credits of music electives, and four credits of music lessons. Students are also required to attend a minimum number of recitals every semester.
The music minor is available on both the St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain, campus.
Students are required to attend a recital every semester.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| Applied Music: Piano | ||
| Class Piano III | ||
| Class Piano IV | ||
| Applied Music Courses | ||
| Select four credits of the following: | 4 | |
| Applied Music: Voice | ||
| Applied Music: Piano | ||
| Applied Music: Guitar | ||
| Applied Music: Woodwinds | ||
| Applied Music: Brass | ||
| Applied Music: Strings | ||
| Applied Music: Percussion | ||
| Music Theory/History Course | ||
| MUSC 2270 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 2271 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 2280 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 2281 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 3300 | History of Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 3310 | History of Music II | 3 |
| Music Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Jazz | ||
| World Music | ||
| Music of the African Diaspora | ||
| American Musical Mosaic: Songs of an Immigrant Nation | ||
| Music Computer Skills | ||
| Intro to Music Therapy | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance | ||
| Music Literature Seminar | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Performance Ensemble Course | ||
| Select three semesters of the following: | 0 | |
| Chamber Music Ensemble | ||
| University Chorale | ||
| University Mastersingers | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| String Ensembles | ||
| Pep Band | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Continuation Standards
A student must maintain a C average in minor courses.