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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Minor *


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General Program Information


The Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music minor is a 21-hour program consisting of an 18-hour core and 3 credit hours of guided electives chosen in consultation with the Bluegrass advisor. The program is designed for those who wish to work toward a full-time or part-time career in music and also for those with other career ambitions but who seek to enrich their lives through music. A student wishing to pursue a minor in Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music needs to declare his or her intention at the earliest opportunity in order to facilitate planning.

Admission to the Minor

Any student seeking admission to the minor must be advised by a bluegrass, old time, and country music program advisor, who will assist the student in planning a course of study. Minors must follow procedures for band classes, individual instruction, and progression standards, as outlined below.

Core Requirements: 18 Credit Hours


Select from the following blocks:

Traditional Didactic Courses: 6 Credit Hours


Practical Skills I: 3 Credit Hours


Practical Skills II: 3 Credit Hours


Instrumental Skills: 3 Credit Hours


Performing Groups: 3 Credit Hours


  • BLUE 2500, 3500, 4500 Band Class Series (1 credit)

Guided Electives: 3 Credit Hours


  • Any BLUE undergraduate course not counted in the 18-hour core (1-3 credits)
  • or

  • (3 credits)
  • READ 4147- Basic Storytelling (1 credit)

Prerequisites and Corequisites


Prerequisites for Bluegrass Harmony Part Singing:


Corequisites : ALL students enrolled in a bluegrass band course are required to also enroll in the following:


  1. Individual instruction on at least one (1) instrument during each semester of band.
  2. Vocalists must also take “Bluegrass Harmony Part Singing” at their earliest opportunity.*
  3. Bluegrass Seminar at least one semester each year while enrolled in a band.

*The Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Minor is under revision; students should see a bluegrass advisor before registering for classes.

Total Hours Required for the Minor: 21 Credit Hours


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