Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies Minor

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:

BLUE 3010 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music History I (3 credits)
BLUE 3020 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music History II (3 credits)

Theory and Aural Skills: 3 credits

BLUE 1710 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Theory (2 credits)
BLUE 1711 - Ear Training for Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Musicians (1 credit)

Instrumental/Vocal Skills: 3 credits

May repeat except BLUE 2310 or BLUE 3320

BLUE 2310 - Guitar I (Introductory) (1 credit)
BLUE 3320 - Guitar II (Intermediate) (1 credit)
BLUE 3410 - Guitar (1 credit)
BLUE 3430 - Mandolin (1 credit)
BLUE 3440 - Banjo (1 credit)
BLUE 3460 - Fiddle (1 credit)
BLUE 3480 - Resophonic Guitar (1 credit)
BLUE 3490 - Bass (1 credit)
BLUE 3610 - Voice (1 credit)

Band Classes: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following: (may repeat)

BLUE 3510 - Bluegrass Band (1-3 credits)
BLUE 3520 - Old-Time String Band (1-3 credits)
BLUE 3530 - Country Band (1-3 credits)
BLUE 3540 - Celtic Band (1-3 credits)

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.