Requirements for the Class of 2028 and Beyond
Minor in Music
MINOR IN MUSIC
5 CREDITS REQUIRED
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MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (3 CREDITS)
MUS 140, MUSIC THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP I (1 CREDIT)
MUS 141, MUSIC THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP II (1 CREDIT)
MUS 102 OR ANY MUS 290 OR MUS 390 MUSICOLOGY TOPICS COURSE (1 CREDIT)
ELECTIVES (2 CREDITS)
300-LEVEL ELECTIVE, IF MUS 390 IS NOT CHOSEN (1 CREDIT)
MUSIC ELECTIVES (1 CREDIT)
For the minor in music, students may choose to take applied music lessons as part of the coursework (an audition is required.) Students may take applied lessons in an instrument, voice, or composition within the Institute of Music.
Only .25 credits of lessons per semester, with a total limit of 2 credits over the course of study at DePauw University, may be counted towards fulfilling requirements for the minor.
MINOR IN JAZZ STUDIES FOR STUDENTS Not Majoring in Music
MINOR IN JAZZ STUDIES FOR STUDENTS Not Majoring in Music
6 CREDITS REQUIRED
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Music Scholarship (3 credits)
MUS 140, Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 credit)
MUS 141, Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit)
MUS 295, Topics in Music: Jazz Theory (1 credit)
Applied Music (1 credit)
MUS BAS-VOC, applied music lessons, and/or MUS 272, 274, 276, or 277, large
ensembles (1 credit)
Music Creation (1 credit)
MUS 200, Improvisation (1 credit)
Music Elective (1 credit)
One 300-400 level elective course in jazz studies (1 credit)
MINOR IN JAZZ STUDIES FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN MUSIC
MINOR IN JAZZ STUDIES FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN MUSIC
5.25 credits required
MUS 295 Jazz Theory (1 credit)
MUS 395 Jazz Arranging (1 credit)
MUS JPNJ Jazz Piano (.25 credit)
MUS IMPR Applied Improvisation (.5 credit)
MUS 289J Jazz Combos (.5 credit)
COMM 318 Business of Performing Arts (1 credit)
AFST 100 Introduction to Africana Studies (1 credit)
NOTES:
MUS 140 and MUS 141 are prerequisites for Jazz Theory.
Jazz Theory is a prerequisite for Jazz Arranging.
MUS 289J may overlap with the major.
MINOR IN MUSICAL THEATRE
MINOR IN MUSICAL THEATRE
5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (3.75 CREDITS)
DANCE (1 credit; choose two courses)
MUS 171—Beginning Ballet (.5 credit), MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance (.5 credit), MUS
179—Ballroom Dancing (.5 credit), MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5 credit)
MUSIC (1.25 credits)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, and Creating with Music OR MUS 140—Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 credit) OR MUS 141—Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit), depending on placement
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice (.25 credit) OR MUS VOC—Voice (.25 credit)
THEATRE (1 credit)
COMM 111—Acting I (1 credit)
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE in Musical Theatre, Theatre and/or Opera (.5 credit)
COMM 101—Theatre Practicum (.25 credit)
COMM 184—DePauw Theatre Mainstage Workshop Production (.5 credit)
MUS 184—DePauw Opera (.5 credit)
OTHER COURSES (1.25 CREDITS)
300-level Music or Theatre course (1 credit)
Elective (.25 credit)
o Group music classes (.25 credit), applied music (.25 credit), large or chamber ensemble
(.25 credit), additional production experience (.25-.5 credit), dance course (.5 credit),
independent study project in music or theatre (.25-.5 credit)
NUMBER OF 300 AND 400 LEVEL COURSES: 1
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
No performance experience guaranteed.
MINOR IN MUSIC CREATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS
MINOR IN MUSIC CREATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS
5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (4 CREDITS)
· MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, and Creating with Music OR MUS 140—Music Theory and Musicianship
I (1 credit) OR MUS 141—Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit), depending on placement
· MUS 210—Digital Musicianship Through Technology (1 credit)
· MUS 300 – Music and the Related Arts (1)
· MUS CMP—Applied Lessons in Composition, including bi-monthly ARR studio class (1 total credit)
OTHER COURSES (1 CREDIT)
· Electives—At least 1 credit of courses from the following: ARTS 165, ARTS 272, ARTH 281, COMM
211, ENG 149, ENG 311, ENG 312, ENG 245, ENG 342, ENG 343, FLME 230, MUS 205, MUS 140, MUS
141, MUS 310, performance classes/lessons (voice, piano, guitar or MUS CMP, if eligible), ensembles (based
on audition), MUS 290/295/390/395 if topic pertains to creation or technology.
NUMBER OF 300 AND 400 LEVEL COURSES:
Requirements for Class of 2026 and 2027
Minor in Music
6.5 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (1.75 CREDITS)
Music Theory courses (1); specific courses depend on placement
Musicianship course (.75); specific course depends on placement
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (1 CREDIT)
Choose 1 credit from:
MUS 265—History of Western Art Music I (1)
MUS 266—History of Western Art Music II (1)
OTHER COURSES (.75 CREDIT)
300 level music course (.75)
MUS 001—Concert Attendance; four semesters (0)
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 3 CREDITS)
Applied lessons; requires audition (.25, may be repeated for credit)
MUS 335
Large Ensembles (.25, may be repeated for credit)
MUS 290, 390, 395 Topics
MUS 265 or 266 (other music history course)
For the B.A. degree in music and the minor in music, students may choose to take applied music lessons as part of the coursework (an audition is required.) Students may take applied lessons in any instrumental or vocal area within the School of Music. Only .25 credit of lessons per semester, with a total limit of 2 credits over the course of study at DePauw University, may be counted towards fulfilling requirements for the degree and minor.
Minor in Jazz Studies for College of Liberal Arts Students
6.75-7 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (2 CREDITS)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music (1)
MUS 384—Jazz Theory (.5)
MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation (.5)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (.5 CREDIT)
MUS 231—Jazz History (.5)
PERFORMANCE (3.5-3.75 CREDITS)
Two course credits in applied music in the primary instrument; .5 credit for 4 semesters (2)
MUS JPNJ—Jazz Piano; if piano is not the primary instrument (.25)
MUS 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble or 278—Jazz Ensemble; four semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (1)
MUS 289J—Jazz Combos; two semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (.5)
OTHER COURSES (.75 CREDIT)
One elective course credit in jazz studies at the 300-400 level (.75)
MUS 001—Concert Attendance; two semesters (0)
Music in Jazz Studies for School of Music Students
4.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (1.5 CREDITS)
MUS 384—Jazz Theory (.5)
MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation (.5)
MUS 480—Advanced Jazz Improvisation (.5)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (1 CREDIT)
MUS 231—Jazz History (.5)
Elective topics course in jazz history, usually MUS 390 (.5)
PERFORMANCE (1.75 CREDITS)
MUS 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble or 278—Jazz Ensemble; four semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (Possible overlap with the major ensemble requirement for the major) (1)
MUS 289J—Jazz Combos;two semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (May not overlap with the chamber music requirement for the major) (.5)
MUS JPNJ—Jazz Piano; one semester (For piano principals, this semester of applied lessons may overlap with the major) (.25)
Minor in Musical Theatre for School of Music Voice Majors
5.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing(.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap(.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
Additional elective theatre courses (1)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional theatre courses: Theatre History I, Theatre History II, Acting II, Theory and Criticism
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for School of Music Instrumental Majors
5.5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3.25 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
Additional theatre elective courses (1)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional theatre courses: Theatre History I, Theatre History II, Acting II, Theory and Criticism
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for College of Liberal Arts Theatre Majors
5-5.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (2.75-3 CREDITS)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music or MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75-1)
MUS 900—Beginning Class Piano (CLA) or MUS PNO—Applied Piano (.25)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
Music elective courses (1.5)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional music courses (not inclusive): Music for the Stage, Performing Musical Theatre, Performing Opera, additional applied lessons, University Chorus, Vox Animae, Chamber Singers, history courses on musical theatre, jazz, or operetta
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for College of Liberal Arts Majors (Not Theatre Majors)
5.5-5.75 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3.25-3.5 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music or MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75-1)
MUS 900—Beginning Class Piano (CLA) or MUS PNO—Applied Piano (.25)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Music Creation and Technology for School of Music Students
5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (3.5 CREDITS)
MUS 380 or MUS 320—Composition (2 semesters, each at .5 credit; total of 1 credit)
MUS 280—Topics in Music Technology (.5 credit)
MUS CMP—Applied Lessons in Composition, including bi-monthly ARR studio class (2 total credits)
OTHER COURSES (1.5 CREDITS)
Electives—At least 1.5 credits of courses from the following: ARTS 165, ARTS 272, ARTH 281, COMM 211, ENG 149, ENG 311, ENG 312, ENG 245, ENG 342, ENG 343, FLME 195, MUS 323, MUS 360, Interdisciplinary Music: Concepts and Workshops, Jazz Theory, Jazz Arranging, Choral Arranging, Jazz Improvisation, Concert Programming, MUS 432: Independent Study Project in a Music Creation or Music Technology topic, or other creation/technology/new music-focused electives added in the future
NUMBER OF 300 AND 400 LEVEL COURSES: 2
Minor in Music Creation and Technology for College of Liberal Arts Students
5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (3 CREDITS)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, and Creating with Music (1)
MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
MUS 280—Topics in Music Technology (.5)
MUS CMP—Applied Lessons in Composition, including bi-monthly ARR studio class (1 total)
OTHER COURSES (2 CREDITS)
Electives—At least 2 credits of courses from the following: ARTS 165, ARTS 272, ARTH 281, COMM 211, ENG 149, ENG 311, ENG 312, ENG 245, ENG 342, ENG 343, FLME 230, MUS 323, MUS 130 (with permission of instructor), MUS 335, MUS 445, performance classes/lessons (voice, piano, guitar or MUS CMP, if eligible), ensembles (based on audition), any of the MUS electives listed for music majors pursuing the minor for which the student meets prerequisites, and any core theory/musicianship course(s) (based on placement by exam)
Number of 300 and 400 Level Courses: 1
Requirements for Class of 2025 and Earlier
Minor in Music
6.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (1.75 CREDITS)
MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (.75 CREDIT)
Choose .75 credit from:
MUS 265—History of Western Art Music I (.75)
MUS 266—History of Western Art Music II (.75)
OTHER COURSES (.75 CREDIT)
300 level music course (.75)
MUS 001—Concert Attendance; four semesters (0)
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 3 CREDITS)
Applied lessons; requires audition (.25, may be repeated for credit)
MUS 240—State of the Art(1)
Large Ensembles (.25, may be repeated for credit)
MUS 290, 390, 395 Topics
MUS 265 or 266 (other music history course)
MUS 122, 211, 212, 221, 222 (Theory/Musicianship)
For the B.A. degree in music and the minor in music, students may choose to take applied music lessons as part of the coursework (an audition is required.) Students may take applied lessons in any instrumental or vocal area within the School of Music. Only .25 credit of lessons per semester, with a total limit of 2 credits over the course of study at DePauw University, may be counted towards fulfilling requirements for the degree and minor.
Minor in Jazz Studies for College of Liberal Arts Students
6.75-7 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (2 CREDITS)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music (1)
MUS 384—Jazz Theory (.5)
MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation (.5)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (.5 CREDIT)
MUS 231—Jazz History (.5)
PERFORMANCE (3.5-3.75 CREDITS)
Two course credits in applied music in the primary instrument; .5 credit for 4 semesters (2)
MUS JPNJ—Jazz Piano; if piano is not the primary instrument (.25)
MUS 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble or 278—Jazz Ensemble; four semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (1)
MUS 289J—Jazz Combos; two semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (.5)
OTHER COURSES (.75 CREDIT)
One elective course credit in jazz studies at the 300-400 level (.75)
MUS 001—Concert Attendance; two semesters (0)
Minor in Jazz Studies for School of Music Students
4.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP (1.5 CREDITS)
MUS 384—Jazz Theory (.5)
MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation (.5)
MUS 480—Advanced Jazz Improvisation (.5)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (1 CREDIT)
MUS 231—Jazz History (.5)
Elective topics course in jazz history, usually MUS 390 (.5)
PERFORMANCE (1.75 CREDITS)
MUS 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble or 278—Jazz Ensemble; four semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (Possible overlap with the major ensemble requirement for the major) (1)
MUS 289J—Jazz Combos; two semesters of participation at .25 credit per semester (May not overlap with the chamber music requirement for the major) (.5)
MUS JPNJ—Jazz Piano; one semester (For piano principals, this semester of applied lessons may overlap with the major) (.25)
Minor in Musical Theatre for School of Music Voice Majors
5.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
Additional elective theatre courses (1)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional theatre courses: Theatre History I, Theatre History II, Acting II, Theory and Criticism
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for School of Music Instrumental Majors
5.5 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3.25 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
Additional theatre elective courses (1)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional theatre courses: Theatre History I, Theatre History II, Acting II, Theory and Criticism
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for College of Liberal Arts Theatre Majors
5-5.25 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (2.75-3 CREDITS)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music or MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75-1)
MUS 900—Beginning Class Piano (CLA) or MUS PNO—Applied Piano (.25)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
Music elective courses (1.5)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
Options for additional music courses (not inclusive): Music for the Stage, Performing Musical Theatre, Performing Opera, additional applied lessons, University Chorus, Vox Animae, Chamber Singers, history courses on musical theatre, jazz, or operetta
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.
Minor in Musical Theatre for College of Liberal Arts Student (Not Theatre Majors)
5.5-5.75 CREDITS REQUIRED
CORE COURSES (2.25 CREDITS)
MUS 175—Beginning Jazz Dance I (.5)
MUS 179—Ballroom Dancing (.5)
MUS 180—Beginning Tap (.5)
Topics course at the 300 level in Musical Theatre History and Literature (.75)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (3.25-3.5 CREDITS)
COMM 111—Acting I or COMM 211—Voice and Movement (1)
COMM 117—Theatre Production/Design (1)
MUS 100—Thinking, Listening, Creating with Music or MUS 121—Musicianship I (.75-1)
MUS 900—Beginning Class Piano (CLA) or MUS PNO—Applied Piano (.25)
MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I or MUS VOC—Applied Voice (.25)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Number of 300 and 400 level courses: 1
Students may petition to substitute a course if they already have sufficient background in that area (i.e., piano, dance, theory/musicianship). Petitions should be submitted to the department in which the course is offered.
There is no audition of proficiency for the minor.
Since minors are not required, students must pay any additional fees that are set by the University.