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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Minor


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Department of Music, College of Fine and Performing Arts

30 credits

Introduction

The Music Minor consists of a basic core of study in music theory along with ensemble performance, an introduction to music history, and optional private instruction. The minor allows for individual preferences in intensifying studies in certain aspects of music and broadening the scope of academic pursuits while focusing on a major in a different field.

Why Consider a Music Minor?

This program is designed for the liberal arts student who has an interest in a higher level of music education but may wish to complete a major in another field. Students in the Music Minor program frequently complete studies in such fields as Theatre, Business, Journalism, Mathematics or one of the languages.

 Contact Information

Department Chair
Christopher Bianco
Performing Arts 271
360-650-3404
Christopher.Bianco@wwu.edu

Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Jon Bash
Performing Arts 263
360-650-4091
Jon.Bash@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

 

 Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Freshmen and transfer students will be declared as a Music Minor after meeting with the appropriate instrumental or vocal area coordinator and advisor and completing an audition.

Application deadlines: The audition must be complete prior to the quarter in which the student intends to enroll. The audition deadline for each fall quarter is the end of the previous May. Due to the sequential nature of the music curriculum, midyear applications are not recommended. Students electing to begin in a quarter other than fall should seek advisement prior to enrollment.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

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