Minor in Music

The minor in music aspires to promote an understanding of the role of music in relation to its cultural and social context. Music courses provide students with essential training in the performing arts and contribute to enhancing the program of liberal studies that forms the core of an AUS education.

The following rules apply:

• The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits in music, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
• At least nine credits of the 18 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
• At least six credits, of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.

Students seeking a minor in music must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All course prerequisites must be satisfied. Auditions are required for performance courses.