Overview
The music minor offers you flexibility to choose from a wide array of music electives to create a program uniquely matched to your interests. Plus, you can choose to add private lessons to your experience. For that, you’ll just need to audition and co-enroll in a performance ensemble.
Note: the music minor does not meet the Wisconsin Department of Instruction requirements for Music Education licensure.
Faculty and Staff
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Minors, Certificates and Microcredentials
Peck School of the Arts minors, certificates and microcredentials are open to all students who have already earned or are currently seeking a degree. Most certificates are also open to non-degree seeking students.
To be admitted individuals must meet general University admission requirements. To determine aid eligibility, please review all financial aid requirements.
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Undergraduate Advising
Academic advising is a collaborative process that empowers students to realize their maximum educational potential. Students are encouraged to visit the Peck School of the Arts Advising & Student Services page to meet with your advisor prior to each semester’s registration period. Advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist with degree requirements, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and more.
Performance Ensembles
Students pursuing a music degree are required to participate in performing organizations during their course of study. Students must be registered in an approved ensemble concurrent with each semester of private study in lessons. Directors make ensemble assignments at the beginning of each semester. Only one approved ensemble credit per semester may apply toward degree requirements. The Department of Music recognizes the following approved ensembles: Alta Voce, Bella Voce, Concert Chorale, Kameraden Chorus, Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Other performance ensembles may be approved for music minors, students with provisional admission or in certain degree programs.
Credits and Courses
Students must complete at least 22 credits to receive the Minor in Music. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits at UWM:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory 1 | 5-7 | |
| MUSIC 1 & 123 & 127 | Theory Fundamentals and Aural Theory I and Materials of Theory I | 5 |
or | ||
| MUSIC 123 & MUSIC 124 & MUSIC 127 & MUSIC 128 | Aural Theory I and Aural Theory II and Materials of Theory I and Materials of Theory II | 7 |
| Music History | 6 | |
| Introduction to Classical Music | ||
| American Popular Music | ||
| General History of Western Music I | ||
| General History of Western Music II | ||
| Introduction to World Musics | ||
| Electives 2 | 9-11 | |
| Complete 9-11 credits from any area of Music. May include ensembles, lessons, performance practice, or additional theory and history coursework. Students enrolled in a private lesson must also simultaneously enroll in a performance ensemble. | ||
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The Music Theory Placement exam is optional. The exam determines whether a student will start the theory track with MUSIC 1 or MUSIC 123. Students who do not take the exam will be required t o complete the Theory Fundamentals track.
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Elective Lesson Options: Lessons are not required for the music minor. However, students may take up to four elective credits of lessons. Concurrent enrollment in a large ensemble is required. Lessons are available per successful ensemble audition.
Elective Ensemble Options: Ensembles may be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in the same music ensemble for multiple semesters (up to 8 total and dependent upon audition), and each semester of enrollment fulfills one credit towards the minor. Audition required.