Music, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in music allows students to continue their study of music while pursuing other academic interests. The music minor is complementary to and compatible with most majors.
Some students choose this minor because music has an indirect connection to their chosen career path. Other students enjoy the opportunity to increase their theoretical and historical knowledge while performing with other students in the music program.
Small classes in courses required for the minor ensure that students work closely with the full-time faculty and receive individualized attention. The music faculty at Saint Louis University is comprised of active performers, composers and scholars who are active in the St. Louis area. The music faculty includes members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and active freelance performers who work in a variety of styles, from classical art music to jazz and musical theatre.
An audition is not required to declare the music minor. However, it is expected that prospective students have some previous experience studying and performing music before entering the music program.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Piano Course | ||
Select one of the following: | 1 | |
MUSC 1260 | Class Piano I | |
MUSC 1270 | Class Piano II | |
MUSC 2020 | Applied Music: Piano | |
MUSC 2500 | Class Piano III | |
MUSC 2510 | Class Piano IV | |
Applied Music Courses | ||
Select four credits of the following: | 4 | |
MUSC 2010 | Applied Music: Voice | |
MUSC 2020 | Applied Music: Piano | |
MUSC 2030 | Applied Music: Guitar | |
MUSC 2040 | Applied Music: Woodwinds | |
MUSC 2050 | Applied Music: Brass | |
MUSC 2060 | Applied Music: Strings | |
MUSC 2070 | 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 |
or MUSC 3310 | History of Music II | |
Music Elective Courses | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
MUSC 1150 | History of Jazz | |
MUSC 1170 | World Music | |
MUSC 1180 | Music of the African Diaspora | |
MUSC 1190 | American Musical Mosaic: Songs of an Immigrant Nation | |
MUSC 2260 | Music Computer Skills | |
MUSC 2300 | Intro to Music Therapy | |
THR 3510 | Musical Theatre Performance | |
MUSC 3270 | Music Theory III | |
Performance Ensemble Course | ||
Select three semesters of the following: | 0 | |
MUSC 3420 | University Chorale | |
MUSC 3440 | University Mastersingers | |
MUSC 3450 | Jazz Ensemble | |
MUSC 3460 | String Ensembles | |
MUSC 3470 | Pep Band | |
MUSC 3490 | Concert Band | |
MUSC 3500 | Piano Ensemble | |
Total Credits | 22 |
Non-Course Requirements
Students are required to attend a minimum number of recitals every semester.
Continuation Standards
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count for the minor. Students must successfully complete recital attendance requirements each semester.