The Music Minor Program

Music Minor

The music minor program is designed to serve students who wish to continue with their love of music, even though they are planning a major in a different discipline. The program provides for private study in the areas of instrumental, keyboard or vocal music, in addition to participation in college ensembles. There are also opportunities to take courses in music. 

Students who start the music minor program early in their college career can later choose to expand the level of their studies to that of a major in music through the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program.  Music as a major combines well with most of the other majors on the Heidelberg campus. 

The Heidelberg Advantage

The Heidelberg Music Department has been educating musicians for more than 100 years and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Our music faculty members are dedicated teachers as well as established musicians who continue to pursue performance, composition, and research opportunities. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, music students at Heidelberg benefit from personal attention and private lessons, which are availbale for no additional fees. Music scholarships are also offered to complement other forms of financial aid. 

Curriculum

Heidelberg's music program focuses on the following areas: performance, theory/history, musicianship, music electives and general education. This combination of areas offers music students aplied study and specialized knowledge coupled with a broader-based liberal arts background. 

Basic Course of Study: Music Minor Program

Select two of the following:  4 hours
MUS 121-22: Music Theory I/II
MUS 123-24: Aural Training I/II

Select one of the following literature courses: 2-3 hours
MUS 147: Music Literature
MUS 149: Understanding and Enjoying Music

Select from the following Theory/History courses: 3-4 hours
Music Theory:   Additional Music Theory/Aural Training courses listed above, or:
MUS 221-22: Music Theory III/IV
MUS 223-24: Aural Training III/IV

Music History:
MUS 247: History and Literature: Medieval, Renaissance, Early Baroque
MUS 248: History and Literature: Mature Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Early Twentieth Century

Applied Study (127, 128, 227, 228, etc.): 4 hours
Other music electives: 6 hours
(One course must be at the 300-400 level)

Major Ensemble Participation: 4 experiences
Students will participate in the equivalent of four hours of ensemble activity. Ensembles (MUS 100, 200, 300, 400), opera (141, 142, 241, 242, etc.) or accompanying (397 or 398 with permission) may be used to fulfill this requirement. This participation requirement does not count against the total number of hours for the minor program itself.

For More Information

For further information on Heidelberg Music Department faculty, courses of study, and performance opportunities, please visit our homepage or contact:

Dr. Douglas McConnell
Heidelberg Department of Music, Chair
310 E. Market Street
(419) 448-2073
1-800-925-9250 ext.2073