Program Description
The music minor is an abbreviated version of Cal U’s B.S. in Commercial Music Technology (CMT), and is designed for students who wish to study music in conjunction with another major area of study. Similar to the CMT degree, the Cal U Music minor has three distinct areas of focus that aid students in developing a well-rounded set of artistic and multimedia skills. These three areas of focus are:
- Music
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| Required Courses | 9 |
| MUS 100 Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II | 3 |
| History, Theory and Education Electives (Select from following list) |
9 |
| MUS 275 Music and Recording Technology I | 3 |
| MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 304 American Musical: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 305 African American Gospel and Caribbean Music: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 306 The Opera: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 310 Music in the Media | 3 |
| MUS 313 Rock 'N Roll: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 372 Creative Arts for Elementary Ed | 3 |
| MUS 375 Music and Recording Technology II | 3 |
| Applied Electives (Select from the following options) |
3 |
| Option 1 (select one) | |
| MUS 104 Voice Class | 3 |
| MUS 211 Keyboard Class | 3 |
| Option 2* (Private Instruction - select 3 credits) | |
| Brass - MUS 109, 209, 309, 409 | 1 |
| Piano - MUS 119, 219, 319, 419 | 1 |
| Percussion - MUS 129, 229, 329, 429 | 1 |
| Woodwind - MUS 149, 249, 349, 449 | 1 |
| Voice - MUS 159, 259, 359, 459 | 1 |
| Guitar - MUS 170, 270, 370, 470 | 1 |
| Strings - MUS 179, 279, 379, 479 | 1 |
| Performance Electives** (Select from the following list) |
3 |
| MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 188 String Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 191 University Choir | 1 |
| MUS 192 California Singers | 1 |
| MUS 193 University Gospel Choir | 1 |
| MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 198 University Marching Band | 1 |
| MUS 199 University Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 307 Special Music Project | 1 |
| MUS 485 Music Tech Practicum | 1 |
| Total | 24 |
* Courses are repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits each.
** Courses are repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits. The option to continue without credit is available.
Program Notes: 9 of the 24 credits for the minor must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/music/index.aspx