Music Minor

Music
Dr. Chris Combest
Wright Music Building 269
615-898-2476
Chris.Combest@mtsu.edu

The minor in music requires an audition for the School of Music in order to qualify for enrollment in required coursework. Please contact Dr. Chris Combest for more details or information on auditions.

A minor in Music requires 20 hours.

Music Theory (8 hours)

MUTH 1110 - Theory and Aural Skills I 4 credit hours
MUTH 1120 - Theory and Aural Skills II 4 credit hours

Private Instruction (4 hours)

4 credit hours of private instruction in up to two instruments

Ensembles (2 hours)

2 credit hours of ensemble participation

Students will choose from the following two options:

Option #1 (6 hours)

MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 credit hours
Any MUHL 3000-4000 level course 3 credit hours

Option #2 (6 hours)

MUHL 1610 - The World of Music 2 credit hours
MUHL 3010 - History of Western Art Music I 3 credit hours
MUHL 3020 - History of Western Art Music II 3 credit hours

In Addition

The student must fulfill all prerequisites for any course within the minor. Students must complete at least three semester hours at the upper-division level through MTSU in the minor.