Minor, Music

Students must earn a C grade or better in each course.

Minimum Requirements for Music Minor: 18 credits

Students must select from one of the options below:

OPTION A (NONPERFORMANCE EMPHASIS)

Minor Requirements
Complete 12 credits from the following:12
Music Fundamentals
Basic Music Theory I
Basic Music Theory II
Basic Ear Training I
Basic Ear Training II
History of Western Music I
History of Western Music II
Alaska Native Music
Advanced Music Theory I
Advanced Music Theory II
Women in Music History
Music Before 1620
Music in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Music of the 19th Century
Music Since 1900
Complete 2 credits from the following music large ensemble courses:2
University Chorus
Northern Lights String Orchestra
Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Choir of the North
Complete 4 credits from the following courses in lessons or ensemble:4
Class Lesson
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
UAF Jazz Band
MUS F190Recital Attendance (two semesters)0

 OPTION B (PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS)

Minor Requirements
Complete 6 credits from the following courses:6
Music Fundamentals
Basic Music Theory I
Basic Music Theory II
Basic Ear Training I
Basic Ear Training II
History of Western Music I
History of Western Music II
Alaska Native Music
Advanced Music Theory I
Advanced Music Theory II
Women in Music History
Music Before 1620
Music in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Music of the 19th Century
Music Since 1900
Complete 4 credits from the following music ensemble courses:4
University Chorus
Northern Lights String Orchestra
Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Choir of the North
Complete 8 credits from the following courses in private lessons or chamber music:8
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Recital Attendance (two semesters)
UAF Jazz Band
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Chamber Music
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons

Note: No substitutions are permitted between options. It is recommended that students contact the Music Department for program advising before registering for music classes. All performance courses are subject to course enrollment and studio space limitations. Large ensemble courses are available subject to current vacancies for particular instrumental areas. Private lessons and large ensemble courses may require that students pass a performance audition. Prerequisite requirements apply.