The minor in music composition offers student composers at all levels a concentrated opportunity to build composition skills. The minor includes a foundation in music theory and introduces compositional approaches, composition lessons, and additional coursework to broaden the student composer’s understanding and appreciation of the intersection of music and culture.
Please note: This minor has separate requirements for students enrolled in a music major/combined major and students not enrolled in a music major/combined major. Students concentrating in music may double count only one course between a concentration and a minor. Students may double count only one course between two different music minors. Should a student place out of a course in a minor, it must be replaced with another course relevant to the minor.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Requirements for Non-Music Majors
Prerequisite Course
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| MUSC 1119 | Fundamentals of Western Music Theory | 4 |
Required Courses
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 8 |
| Music Theory 2 | |
| Analyzing Popular Genres |
| Making a Musical: Analysis, Craft, and Creation | |
| Music Composition Seminar 1 | |
| Arranging and Orchestration for Film, Media, and the Concert Stage | |
| Music Analysis Seminar | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | |
| Composing with Digital Technologies | |
| Sound Design | |
Requirements for Music Majors
Required Courses
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 12 |
| Introduction to Music Composition | |
| Making a Musical: Analysis, Craft, and Creation | |
| Music Composition Seminar 1 | |
| Arranging and Orchestration for Film, Media, and the Concert Stage | |
| Demo Production for Songwriters | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | |
| Composing with Digital Technologies | |
| Sound Design | |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor
