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Music Performance ,Minor

Music Performance, Minor


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Brass, Ensemble, Jazz, Orchestra, Woodwind, conducting, voice

Enhance your passion for music with the vibrant ASU musical community in this minor program. You can nurture your creativity and artistry while you continue to develop your skills as a musician.

Description

The minor program in music performance enables students to elevate their musical abilities while pursuing a major that excites and inspires them. The program offers individualized instruction and ensemble experience, designed to enhance students' performance skills.

At a glance
Curriculum
Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
MUP 121: Studio Instruction
2 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:
2
MUP 321: Studio Instruction
1 Credit Hours
1
MUS 100: Fundamentals of Music Notation or MTC 125: Music Theory I
3 Credit Hours
3
MUS 131: Bach to Bebop (HUAD) or MUS 355: American Music (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
3
3 Credit Hours
3
1 Credit Hours
1
6 Credit Hours
6
2 Credit Hours
2
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: All music majors

Other Enrollment Requirements: Students must successfully complete an audition before the faculty in the applicable instrument area for entrance into the program. Audition criteria and specific audition requirements are determined by area faculty and are similar to the MUP 111 and MUP 311 enrollment criteria for each instrument. Students interested in pursuing the performance minor should submit an application (at the bottom of the page).

Advisors should not add the minor until the student presents a letter from the School of Music, Dance and Theatre Office of Academic Affairs to confirm that the student has successfully passed the audition.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.

Career opportunities

Minor programs empower students to build complementary competencies, enhancing the marketable knowledge and skills gained through their majors.

Graduates with a minor in music performance gain valuable experience that can support careers in arts administration, teaching, business and beyond, giving them a competitive edge in a wide range of fields.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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