Minor in Music Theory and Composition

The Minor in Music Theory and Composition requires 26 credits in the core areas of music theory, music history, and music composition. Students may also enhance their personal musicianship through applied lessons on voice or an instrument and through participation in large ensembles. The aim of the program is to provide students with a solid foundation in music theory and adequate skills to arrange and compose music in various genres, styles, and traditions that align with student interest. The Minor in Music Theory and Composition is open to non-music majors ONLY. Admission to the program requires an interview with Music Composition faculty and may include a portfolio assessment.

26 credits

Required Courses

MUHI 200	Gateway to Music History	2
MUST 101	Sight Singing and Ear Training	1
MUST 102	Sight Singing and Ear Training	1
MUST 111	Music Theory	2
MUST 112	Music Theory	2
MUST 201	Sight Singing and Ear Training	1
MUST 202	Sight Singing and Ear Training	1
MUST 211	Music Theory	2
MUST 212	Music Theory	2
MUST 121	Introduction to Music Technologies	3
MUST 221	Introductory Composition Lessons and Seminar 1	2
MUST 222	Music Composition 2	2

5 credits from

MUST 100	Fundamentals of Music Theory	3
MUST 223	Jazz Composition	2
MUST 441	Creative Music Technologies 1	3
MUST 321	Composition	2
MUST 322	Composition	2
MUST 350	Computer Composition 1	2
MMP 125	Acoustics	3
MMP 301	Songwriting	2
MUSP 203	Minor Study	1 TO 4
MUSC 342	Wind Ensemble	.5-3
MUSC 343	Wind Symphony	.5-3
MUSC 344	Symphony Band	.5-3
MUSC 345	Campus Band	.5-3
MUSC 347	The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band	.5-3
MUSC 348	The Pride of Mid-America Color Guard and Drum Line	.5-3
MUSC 349	Basketball Band	.5-3
MUSC 352	Concert Choir	.5-3
MUSC 353	Vox Anima	.5-3
MUSC 354	Cardinal Chorus	.5-3
MUSC 355	University Choral Union	.5-3
MUSC 356	Ball State Opera Theatre Chorus	.5-3
MUSC 357	Ball State Opera Theatre Role	.5-3
MUSC 360	Jazz Ensemble 1	.5-3
MUSC 361	Jazz Ensemble 2	.5-3
MUSC 362	Jazz Ensemble 3	.5-3
MUSC 366	New Music Ensemble	.5-3
MUSC 367	Studio Band	.5-3
MUSC 369	University Singers Instrumental Ensemble	.5-3
MUSC 370	University Singers	.5-3
MUSC 373	Campus Orchestra	.5-3
MUSC 374	Ball State Symphony Orchestra (BSSO)	.5-3
MUSC 375	Chamber Choir	.5-3

Total Credit Hours: 26