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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog
Minor in Music
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Program Overview
The music minor is available to all university students who have interest and ability in music. The program requires 15 hours of coursework in applied music, ensembles, music literature, and music theory.
augusta.edu/pamplin/music/minor
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- As a music minor, students are required to declare a major performing area (voice, piano, trumpet, etc.). In addition to being proficient on their instrument, music minors must also demonstrate a knowledge of music literature.
- A grade of C or better is required for all work in the minor
- Courses taken to satisfy Core IMPACTS requirements may not be counted as coursework in the minor
- General Degree requirements for all music minors:
- Applied Lessons: Lessons in applied music (principal performing medium) must be taken a minimum of three semesters for a total of five credit hours.
- Major Ensembles: All music minors are required to participate for credit in a major ensemble for a minimum of four semesters, whether of full-time or part-time status. All students will be assigned to a major ensemble upon entrance to the minor. Major ensembles are defined as the following: 1. Augusta University Wind Ensemble (all woodwinds, brass and percussion), 2. Augusta University Orchestra (all string instruments), and Augusta University Singers (all voice types). Students who choose piano or guitar as their performing medium will be assigned to one of the three depending upon their experiences in secondary performing areas.
- Recital Lab and Studio Class: Music minors are required to be enrolled and achieve a passing grade in Recital Laboratory (MUSI 1500) and Studio Class (MUSA 2XX5) for a minimum of three semesters. Recital Lab and Studio Class are required co-requisites for all applied lesson study.
- Advising: All music minors are required to have an advisor on the full-time music faculty; a student’s advisor is most often also their applied teacher. Self-advising for any program in music is not allowed.
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Required Courses: 6 Hours
Major Ensembles: 4 Hours
- MUSI 36X0- Music Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
- MUSI 36X0- Music Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
- MUSI 36X0- Music Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
- MUSI 36X0- Music Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
Recital Experience: 0 Hours
Applied Lessons: 5 Hours
- MUSA 3XX0 (1 Credit Hour)
- MUSA 3XX1 (2 Credit Hours)
- MUSA 3XX2 (2 Credit Hours)
Total Hours for the Minor: 15 Hours
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