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Music Minor

Open doors to many musical opportunities by supplementing your degree with a minor in Music.

Connect with people through the power of music and add to your education experience.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
20

Why minor in music?

UND offers a minor in music housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, combining a deep dive into music theory, history and performance with a rich experience in the liberal arts.

Our Hughes Fine Arts Center boasts all the facilities you need for an exceptional musical experience, including:

  • Private practice rooms
  • Specially designed rehearsal halls
  • Keyboard labs
  • A 200-seat recital hall
  • A music library

Accreditation by NASM

All of our degrees are accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.

 

Music Minor Courses

MUSC 130. Music Theory I. 3 Credits.

The study of diatonic harmonic and melodic principles of Western European music from 1600 to 1900. Topics include harmonic progressions, melodic patterns, rhythmic patterns, and voice leading. Material is learned through part writing, keyboard skills, and music analysis. Corequisite: MUSC 131. F.

MUSC 200. Music in America. 3 Credits.

A historical survey of music in America from pre-colonial times through the twentieth century, including Classical, Ethnic, Folk, and Popular Traditions. Designed for non-majors; will include listening techniques and writing about music. On demand.

MUSC 201. Rock and Roll History I: From World War II to 1975. 3 Credits.

This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between World War II and 1975. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music. F.

MUSC 202. MUSC 202 Rock & Roll History II: From 1975 to the Present. 3 Credits.

This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between 1975 and the present. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music. S.

MUSC 203. Music and Culture. 3 Credits.

Exploration of how human culture is expressed through music. S.

MUSC 310. Music History Survey I. 3 Credits.

A historical survey of western art music from Ancient Times to 1650. Prerequisite: MUSC 134 or instructors permission. F.

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