2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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 200Gateway to Music History

2

MUST 101Sight Singing and Ear Training

1

MUST 102Sight Singing and Ear Training

1

MUST 111Music Theory

2

MUST 112Music Theory

2

MUST 201Sight Singing and Ear Training

1

MUST 202Sight Singing and Ear Training

1

MUST 211Music Theory

2

MUST 212Music Theory

2

MUST 121Introduction to Music Technologies

3

MUST 221Introductory Composition Lessons and Seminar 1

2

MUST 222Music Composition 2

2

5 credits from

MUST 100Fundamentals of Music Theory

3

MUST 223Jazz Composition

2

MUST 441Creative Music Technologies 1

3

MUST 321Composition

2

MUST 322Composition

2

MUST 350Computer Composition 1

2

MMP 125Acoustics

3

MMP 301Songwriting

2

MUSP 203Minor Study

1 TO 4

MUSC 342Wind Ensemble

.5-3

MUSC 343Wind Symphony

.5-3

MUSC 344Symphony Band

.5-3

MUSC 345Campus Band

.5-3

MUSC 347The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band

.5-3

MUSC 348The Pride of Mid-America Color Guard and Drum Line

.5-3

MUSC 349Basketball Band

.5-3

MUSC 352Concert Choir

.5-3

MUSC 353Vox Anima

.5-3

MUSC 354Cardinal Chorus

.5-3

MUSC 355University Choral Union

.5-3

MUSC 356Ball State Opera Theatre Chorus

.5-3

MUSC 357Ball State Opera Theatre Role

.5-3

MUSC 360Jazz Ensemble 1

.5-3

MUSC 361Jazz Ensemble 2

.5-3

MUSC 362Jazz Ensemble 3

.5-3

MUSC 366New Music Ensemble

.5-3

MUSC 367Studio Band

.5-3

MUSC 369University Singers Instrumental Ensemble

.5-3

MUSC 370University Singers

.5-3

MUSC 373Campus Orchestra

.5-3

MUSC 374Ball State Symphony Orchestra (BSSO)

.5-3

MUSC 375Chamber Choir

.5-3

Total Credit Hours: 26