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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Music Minor


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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.

Student Resources

Department website: Music

Contact information: Program Coordinator, Catherine Brown, Performing Arts 263, 360-650-6280, Catherine.Brown@wwu.edu

Department advising: Undergraduate Academic Advisor Catherine Brown, Performing Arts Center 263, 360-650-6280, MusicAdvising@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample Careers: Recording Engineer, Music Publishing, Music Journalism, Music Editing, Sound Mixing, Production Assistant, Music Industry, Arts Administration, Computer Programmer

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

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 (30 credits)


Music Minor Core Sequence


The music minor core sequence is a combination of aural skills, keyboarding skills, and theoretical and analytical skills courses. Core music sequences begin fall quarter and will not repeat until the next academic year. Students must enroll in theory, aural skills, and keyboarding skills each quarter.

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 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. 

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