Dec 26, 2024  
2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog

Music Minor


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 musicology, and optional private instruction and ensemble. 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.

 Contact Information

Program Coordinator
​Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Catherine Brown
Performing Arts 263
360-650-6280
Catherine.Brown@wwu.edu

Department Chair
Timothy Fitzpatrick
Performing Arts 271
360-650-3772
Tim.Fitzpatrick@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

Recording Engineer | Music Publishing | Music Journalism | Music Editing | Sound Mixing | Production Assistant | Music Industry | Arts Administration | Computer Programmer

 Major/Career Resources

careercenter.wwu.edu/connectmajorcareer

Admission

To begin the music minor students must complete an Entrance Audition on their primary instrument or voice. Although we primarily admit students for the fall term, mid-year applicants are also accepted depending on space availability.

Juries

Students enrolled in applied lessons must complete a jury up to three times during the academic year. Jury schedules, including frequency and repertoire, are determined by each area of study. Students should refer all questions regarding juries to their area coordinator and applied instructor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for all music major and minor courses.

Requirements


Music Minor Core Sequence


The music minor core sequence is a combination of aural skills, keyboarding skills, and theoretical and analytical skills courses that takes three quarters to complete. Core music sequences begin fall quarter and will not repeat until the next academic year. Students must concurrently enroll in one course each of theory, aural skills, and keyboarding skills each quarter, and will not be permitted to complete a core music sequence course as a stand-alone class unless a student successfully passes course equivalency, assessments or does not meet the prerequisite grade requirement of a C- or higher.

Music Minor Survey/Elective Courses


In addition to the core requirements, music minors must complete the following courses as partial fulfillment of the degree program. Students may register for survey courses and elective credits during any quarter.

Electives (12 credits under advisement)


Students may register for additional survey courses, chamber music, major ensemble, and applied lessons to fulfill elective credits. Students will need to attend ensemble auditions for ensembles that require an audition. Students will need instructor permission to register for applied lessons, those enrolled in applied lessons must also concurrently enroll in a major ensemble. Other music department courses may be considered as electives with the permission of the undergraduate music advisor.