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:

1. Fundamental proficiency in music theory, aural skills and formal structure of diverse styles.
2. Understanding of general music history and familiarity in different musical styles, genres and performance practices in celebration of diverse and distinctive cultures.
3. Functional performance skills that exhibit appropriate technical proficiency and effective artistic expression in students’ chosen performance mediums.
4. Ability to engage in cooperative and inclusive learning, and creative expression through ensemble studies and performances

Required Courses

MUS 1001	Materials of Music and Performing Arts	4.00 units
MUS 1012	Piano: Healing Art of Music	4.00 units
	or
MUS 3012	Piano: Healing Art of Music	4.00 units
MUS 1013	Listen & Compose: Diverse World of Music	4.00 units
	or
MUS 3013	Listen & Compose: Diverse World of Music	4.00 units
MUS 1400 to MUS 1408	Chosen from Ensemble courses (1 unit each)	4.00 units
	or
MUS 3400 to MUS 3408	Chosen from Ensemble courses (1 unit each)	4.00 units

* MUS 1001 is offered in Fall semesters only

* Ensemble courses may be substituted with up to 2 units of Applied Music Courses (MUSA 1101- MUSA 4903)

Total Credit Hours: 16