University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Music Minor

Minor - Music

Summary

Minor Requirements15
Elective Options12
Performance
Theory
Music Theory
Composition
Music Technology
Total Hours27

Degree Specific Credits: 27

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75

Notes: 

  • Electives are to allow for emphasis in a particular area of Music study and must include course work at the upper-division level.
  • Upper-division course work normally requires a pre-requisite. Please see the University general catalog for details. Consent of instructor will be required if all prerequisites have not been met.

Minor Requirements

Notes: Ensembles must be taken concurrently with MUSI 195MUSI 195 is taken for 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits for the year.

Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 105Music Theory I2
MUSI 106Music Theory II2
MUSI 140Aural Perception I2
MUSI 141Aural Perception II2
MUSI 195Applied Study I2
MUSI 202LIntro to Music Literature3
Complete 2 credits in the following courses:2
Orchestra: UMSO
Opera Theatre I
Choir
Band: UM Concert Band
Marching: Grizzly Marching Band
Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands
Chamber Ensembles I
Total Hours15

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Elective Options

Rule: Complete one of the following minor option tracks. 12 total credits required. 

Performance

Note:

If choosing the Performance option, complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 295Applied Study II2
MUSI 395Applied Study III2
Complete 4 credits in the following courses:4
Orchestras II: UM
Opera Theatre II
Choir III
Band III: UM Concert Band
Chamber Ensemble III: UM
Complete 4 credits in the following courses:4
Music Theory III
Music Theory IV
Music History I
Music History II
Other 300-400 level performance or academic classes approved by the advisor
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Theory

Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 205Music Theory III2
MUSI 206Music Theory IV2
MUSI 240Aural Perception III2
MUSI 241Aural Perception IV2
MUSI 356Form & Analysis I2
MUSI 357Form & Analysis II2
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music History

Note: Although worth 4 total credits., MUSI 205 and MUSI 206 are strongly recommended. Other courses may be substituted at the discretion of the advisor.  

Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 205Music Theory III2
MUSI 206Music Theory IV2
MUSI 301HMusic History I3
Complete 2 of the following courses:6
Music 20th Century to Present
Topics in Music History
Cultural Studies in Music
Total Hours13

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Composition

Notes:

  • MUSI 180 must be taken for 1 credit per semester for a total of 4 credits,
  • MUSI 280 must be taken for 1 credit per semester for a total of 4 credits,
Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 135AKeyboard Skills I1
MUSI 180Composition I4
MUSI 207XWorld Music (equiv to 307)3
MUSI 280Composition II4
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music Technology

Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 207XWorld Music (equiv to 307)3
MUST 110Digital Audio & Multitracking2
MUST 210Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling2
MUST 310Interactivity and Digital Signal Processing2
MUST 227AMountain Electroacoustic Laptop Ensemble I1
MUST 410Designing the Show2
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-