Music minor

The Desautels Faculty of Music offers a minor in music for students who wish to continue their study of music in university while pursuing another major.

A student practicing the violin.

How to earn a music minor

Music minors choose from a wide array of interesting music electives, and are eligible to join any of our many ensembles. Participation in collaborative music courses provides students a sense of belonging in a community of smart, kind and driven musicians, while also gaining elective course credits towards graduation.

The Music Minor requires 18 credit hours of MUSC courses. Students pursuing a Music Minor can take any of the music courses in the Academic Calendar for which they have the prerequisites or permission, if required, except for courses designated for Music students only. 
We recommend that students meet with the DFOM Undergraduate Academic Advisor and the Academic Advisor from their home academic unit to discuss course selection before beginning the Music Minor.
 

Ensembles

Students pursuing a Music Minor can use up to 6 credit hours of ensemble courses to fulfill the credit hour requirements. Ensemble participation requires an audition, which takes place the beginning of Fall Term each year. Ensembles are worth 2 credit hours per year per ensemble. Students may participate in additional ensembles as a community member (not for credit).

Minor practical study

Students pursuing a Music Minor can also take private music lessons through Minor Practical Study, a one-term (13 one-hour lessons) or year-long course (26 30-minute lessons) worth 3 credit hours. Participation requires permission from the dean.
The courses are:

  • MUSC 1460 – Minor Practical Study
  • MUSC 2480 – Minor Practical Study
  • MUSC 3480 – Minor Practical Study
  • MUSC 4480 – Minor Practical Study

Students in the Music Minor interested in taking Minor Practical Study will need to complete this request form.

Note: Completion of a Music Minor will not necessarily satisfy the "teachable minor" required for admission to the Bachelor of Education program. Students interested in pursuing a teaching career should consult with an Academic Advisor in the Faculty of Education.