Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts with a Minor in Music

Course requirements:  A student working toward a minor in music, in addition to completing the University and College Requirements in their major, must complete the following courses in the Music Department:

• Music Theory I, II, III, IV(MUSC 1-4)
• Aural Skills I, II, III, IV (1A-4A - to be taken concurrently with Theory sequence)
• Two quarters of the Music History sequence (MUSC 101-104)
• One quarter of World Music (MUSC 20, 21, 22, or 26/126)
• An elective of choice (MUSC 5, 6, 9, 110, 111, 114 or  Special Topics in Music)

Applied music and ensemble requirement:  All music minors must complete a minimum of six quarters of applied instruction on an instrument, voice or composition, and six quarters of ensemble membership.  Minors must be enrolled in one of these ensembles: University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, World Percussion Ensemble.  Concurrent membership in ensembles is encouraged.