Musical Arts (Minor)
The Dominican Music Program, thriving in 125 years of rich history and tradition, provides varied studies of music within a strong liberal arts curriculum. Musical Arts Minor degree is designed to give students an understanding and appreciation of the intellectual, social, and spiritual values of music in the individual's cultural life. Students will nurture their creativity and build artistic foundations through the study of theory, composition, history, literature, and performances.
The music program also welcomes all majors to participate in the program's performing ensembles, to study an instrument or voice in group or private study, to learn about music and to study music through the Core program.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Music minors will demonstrate:
- Fundamental proficiency in music theory, aural skills and formal structure of diverse styles.
- Understanding of general music history and familiarity in different musical styles, genres and performance practices in celebration of diverse and distinctive cultures.
- Functional performance skills that exhibit appropriate technical proficiency and effective artistic expression in students’ chosen performance mediums.
- Ability to engage in cooperative and inclusive learning, and creative expression through ensemble studies and performances
Required Courses
Choose three from the following:
| MUS 1001 | Materials of Music and Performing Arts | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 1012 | Piano: Healing Art of Music | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 3012 | Piano: Healing Art of Music | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 1013 | Listen & Compose: Diverse World of Music | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 3013 | Listen & Compose: Diverse World of Music | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 1021 | Musical Cultures and Songwriting | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 3021 | Musical Cultures and Songwriting | 4.00 units |
* Ensemble courses may be substituted with up to 2 units of Applied Music Courses (
MUSA 1101-
MUSA 4903)
Electives
| MUS 1400 to MUS 1408 | Chosen from Ensemble courses (1 unit each) | 4.00 units |
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| MUS 3400 to MUS 3408 | Chosen from Ensemble courses (1 unit each) | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 16