Goucher College 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue

Apr 20, 2024

Goucher College 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

Music Minor

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The music minor is divided into a core curriculum and several tracks. Music minors may not audit courses in private instruction. Total credits required: 24-28 (28-32 if MUS 101 and 131 are required)

Courses students may test out of:

MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (4 Cr.)
MUS 131 - Basic Piano (2 Cr.)
If both are required, student are encouraged to take 101 and 131 simultaneously.

Core Curriculum:

Select one of the following tracks:

Performer Track

4 credits of applied music from MUS 160-187
4 credits of ensemble participation from MUS 140-149
One elective chosen from the following: MUS 341 - Conducting (2 Cr.) , MUS 323 - Improvisation (2 Cr.) , MUS 328 - Keyboard Harmony (2 Cr.)
2 credits of MUS 107 - Music Salon (1 Cr.)

Scholar Track

2 credits of applied music from MUS 160-187
2 credits of ensemble participation from MUS 140-149
3 electives chosen from the following: MUS 304 - Music Theory II: Counterpoint and 20th Century Practice (4 Cr.) ; MUS 349 - Romanticism and Beyond (4 Cr.) ; MUS 458 - The Old Art, the New Art, and the Perfect Art: Music from 800-1600 (2 Cr.) ; MUS 109 - The History of Jazz (2 Cr.) ; MUS 353 - Jazz Theory (2 Cr.) ; MUS 203 - Special Topics in Music (2 or 4 Cr.)
2 credits of MUS 107 - Music Salon (1 Cr.)

Creator Track

2 credits of applied music from MUS 160 - MUS 187
2 credits of ensemble participation from MUS 140 - 149
Three electives chosen from the following: MUS 323 - Improvisation (2 Cr.) ; MUS 329 - Composition Seminar (2 Cr.) ; MUS 210 - Computer Music (4 Cr.) ; MUS 313 - Computer Music and Multimedia Seminar (2 Cr.) ; MUS 353 - Jazz Theory (2 Cr.)
2 credits of MUS 107 - Music Salon (1 Cr.)

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