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Oct 31, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies Minor
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Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies Minor Program Information
Department of Appalachian Studies
Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies
PO Box 70435
Phone: (423) 439-7072
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/
Department Chair: Ron Roach, Ph.D.
222 Nicks Hall
PO Box 70556
(423) 439-7494
e-mail: roachr@etsu.edu
Director: Dan Boner
304D Memorial Hall (Brooks Gym)
(423) 439-8582
email: boner@etsu.edu
The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies minor is a 21 credit program consisting of a 12 credit core and 9 credits 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 or academic studies through music. A student wishing to pursue a minor in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies 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 Roots 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.
Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies Minor: 21 credits
At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.
Core Requirements: 12 credits
Traditional Didactic Courses: 3 credits
Choose 1 course from this list:
Theory and Aural Skills: 3 credits
Instrumental/Vocal Skills: 3 credits
May repeat except BLUE 2310 or BLUE 3320
Band Classes: 3 credits
Choose 3 credits from the following: (may repeat)
Advisor Approved Elective: 9 credits
Choose 9 credits of any APST or BLUE classes EXCEPT bands or lessons and BLUE 3410, BLUE 3430, BLUE 3440, BLUE 3460, BLUE 3480, BLUE 3490, BLUE 3610, BLUE 3510, BLUE 3520, BLUE 3530, BLUE 3540.
Minor Requirement
A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.
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