Music Minor

Music Minor Program Information

Department of Music
PO Box 70661
Phone (423) 439-4270
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/music

The Department of Music at East Tennessee State University was established in 1946 and is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music provides specialized training in music to prepare students for professional work or advanced study, for teaching music in the elementary and secondary schools, and for general cultural attainment.

The curriculum of the Department of Music is designed to present the learning of music as an integrated whole. Solo and ensemble performance, theoretical and historical studies, concert attendance, and electives both within and outside the department are intended to provide a balanced education.

In addition to training in the various professions of music, the department provides general music studies and activities for the non-music major, the university, and the community.

Admission Requirements

Any student seeking a major or minor in music at ETSU must first meet the general university admission requirements. Once that admission is granted, the student must audition for admission to the music degree program. Auditions are held on selected dates during the spring (see the department web page, www.etsu.edu/cas/music, for dates, and by appointment.

The audition may be performed live or via videotape (if the student lives more than 250 miles from campus.) The audition, which is judged by faculty in the Department of Music, should demonstrate the student’s technique and musicianship.

If a student meets the audition requirements and is admitted to the program, an academic advisor will assist the student in determining courses to be taken. Students who do not meet the audition requirements may register for applied music and for ensembles and may audition again at a later date. Students electing the music minor must declare that minor prior to reaching 60 credits of coursework to ensure that the program can be completed in a timely manner.

Music Minor

Does not meet teacher certification requirements.

Special Note: Students must be simultaneously enrolled in both applied music and ensemble for a minimum of two consecutive semesters.

The Music Minor has received approval to waive the requirement that at least 9 credits of coursework should be 3000/4000 level. The Music Minor requires 5 upper division credits.

Upper division electives to be determined in consultation with advisor.

Music Minor Requirements: 22 credits

MUSC 1000 - Symposium (1 credit) (Take twice for a total of 2 credits)
MUSC 1030 - Introduction to Music (3 credits)
MUSC 1100 - Music Fundamentals (4 credits)
Applied Music (4 credits) *
Students must achieve Level II as defined by their applied area and take at least one semester of applied music at that level.
MUSC 1801 - Applied Piano Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1811 - Applied Winds Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1821 - Applied Strings Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1841 - Applied Voice Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1851 - Applied Percussion Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2901 - Applied Piano Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2911 - Applied Winds Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2921 - Applied Strings Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2941 - Applied Voice Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2951 - Applied Percussion Level II (1-2 credits)
Ensemble (4 credits)

At least two credits must be from the following:

MUSC 1202 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1 credit)
MUSC 1203 - Concert Band (1 credit)
MUSC 1204 - Orchestra (1 credit)
MUSC 1221 - Choir (1 credit)
MUSC 1251 - Chorale (1 credits)
MUSC 1273 - Piano Ensemble (1 credit)
Two credits may come from the following:
MUSC 1201 - Marching Band (1 credit)
MUSC 1206 - Chamber Orchestra (1 credit)
MUSC 1214 - Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)
MUSC 1217 - Opera Workshop (1 credit)
MUSC 1241 - Jazz Singers (1 credit)
MUSC 1261 - Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
MUSC 1271 - Instrumental Chamber Groups (1 credit)
Electives (5 credits)

Must be upper division. Choose any 3000 or 4000 level MUSC course in consultation with your advisor and Department of Music faculty.

Note:

* Minimum 4, must include at least one semester at Level II.

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.