Introduction

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The general music minor offers students the opportunity to gain an informed understanding of the field of music performance, its language and history. Courses cover applied lessons on a specific instrument and/or voice, music theory, ear training and general recital. Students will also take courses that deal with the function and operation of the music industry, including an introduction to the music business, audio production, and music in culture

Program Delivery

• This is an on-campus program.

Declaring This Major

• To declare this minor, please see College of Arts & Media Advising and Student Services in Arts Building, 177. Consult the College of Arts & Media at CAM@ucdenver.edu for more information.

General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the department offering the minor.

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Program Requirements

1. Students may transfer up to six semester hours of non-CU Denver courses toward a College of Arts & Media minor. All other courses must be taken at CU Denver.
2. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for each course applied toward a College of Arts & Media major, minor or certificate requirement. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower will not fulfill a major, minor or certificate requirement. A grade of S is acceptable only for courses in which the grading basis is S/U. No more than 6 semester hours of P+/P/F is allowed in any given semester. No more than 12 semester hours may be elected as P+/P/F toward the degree.
3. Students may use up to six semester hours to fulfill both major and minor requirements; the remaining semester hours for the minor must be taken in addition to the major requirements. Contact the Music Department at MEIS.Dept@ucdenver.edu for more information on the minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
Take all of the following General Music Minor Required courses (17 semester hours/8 courses total):
PMUS 1105	Music Theory I	3
PMUS 1115	Ear Training and Sight Singing I	1
PMUS 1901 - 1923	Applied Lessons	1
PMUS 1500	Music Industry Insights	1
PMUS ___	Ensemble	1
MUSC 2750	Introduction to Music Business	3
MUSC 1540	Introduction to Audio Production	3
Take one of the following courses:		1
PMUS 1021	Piano Class For Non-Majors
PMUS 1040	Class Guitar
PMUS 1045	Class Guitar I for Non-Majors
Take one of the following courses:		3
PMUS 2315	Introduction to Songwriting
PMUS 3832	Music in Culture
Total Hours		17