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[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Composition Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits, 2 minor committee examinations, and 4 departmental/divisional recital appearances.

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Summary of Requirements

Course Requirements

Non-Course Requirements

Note(s) on Requirements

Declaring the Minor

  • The minor is open to all students earning a Bachelor of Music degree.
  • The student must have completed eight credits of composition coursework.
  • To apply for the minor, the student must submit a portfolio of three notated pieces (with attendant recordings if available) for review by the composition faculty.

Detailed Minor Requirements

Composition Minor Course Lists

Composition Instruction Courses

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Note: Each of the courses below may be repeated up to four times to satisfy this requirement.

Core Composition Courses

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Notes:

  • Students should be aware that certain courses may have prerequisites.
  • COMP 350  may be repeated for credit if the topic changes.

Composition Minor Non-Course Requirements

Minor Committee Examinations

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The minor committee examinations will be scheduled once the minor is approved.

  • First Minor Committee Examination
    • Consists of
  • Second Minor Committee Examination
    • Consists of

Departmental/Divisional Recital Appearances

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The departmental/divisional recital appearances may include Explorations concerts, Melded Sounds, and/or another departmental performance opportunities.

  • First Departmental/Divisional Recital Appearance
  • Second Departmental/Divisional Recital Appearance
  • Third Departmental/Divisional Recital Appearance
  • Fourth Departmental/Divisional Recital Appearance