Commercial Music Minor
The Commercial Music minor is designed for focused study in the areas of performing, composing, and arranging music in commercial and jazz styles.
Commercial Music Minor Requirements
Commercial Music Minor Courses
Total Credits: 21-23
Core Requirements (17 credits)
- MUS 107A Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 287 Commercial/Jazz Improvisation and Theory I (2)
- MUS 387 Commercial/Jazz Improvisation and Theory II (2)
- MUS 372 Commercial/Jazz Arranging (2)
- MUS 15* or 25* Private Lessons (4) (at least 2 credits must be at 200 level)
- MUS 320* or MUS 330* Ensemble (4) (must repeat 4 times for 4 total credits)
Restricted Electives (4-6 credits)
Two courses to be chosen from:
- MUS 215 History of Jazz (3)
- MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
- MUS 240 American Music (3)
- MUS 472 Commercial/Jazz Arranging II (2)
- MUS 487 Commercial/Jazz Improvisation and Theory III (2)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop performance skills specific to the commercial and jazz genres.
- Students will develop composition and arranging/orchestration skills specific to the commercial and jazz genres.