Mississippi State Universitty offers MSU students the opportunity to complete a minor in music. The Music Minor is a comprehensive set of courses designed to increase student musicianship and knowledge.
Music History (2-3 hrs) 1
Choose one of the following courses:
- MU 1113 History and Appreciation of Music (3)
- MU 1162 Music History I (2)
- MU 2322 Music History II (2)
- MU 2323 Music History III (3)
Music Theory and Aural Skills (8 hrs) 1
- MU 1213 Music Theory I (3)
- MU 1321 Ear Training I (1)
- MU 1413 Music Theory II (3)
- MU 1521 Ear Training II (1)
Class Piano (2 hrs) 1
- MU 2111 Piano Class I (1)
- MU 2121 Piano Class II (1)
OR
- MU 3112 Functional Skills Piano I (2)
Applied Study (4 hrs) 1
Two semesters of study (2 credit hours each semester) must be completed on the same instrument.
Ensembles (2 hrs) 1
Two semesters of major or minor ensembles
Recital Hour (0 hrs) 1
MU 1010 Recital Hour must be taken for 2 semesters
Total Hours for the minor: 18-19
Notes:
(1) To earn a Minor in Music from Mississippi State University, all of the coursework listed above must be completed at Mississippi State University, Starkville Campus, with a grade of C or better.
