Program: Music Minor (2730) - University of Tennessee at Martin

2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog

Jun 12, 2025

The music minor at UT Martin is intended for students who possess a background in music and wish to continue their study while majoring in another discipline. This program is designed to enhance career opportunities, while increasing students’ skills and knowledge in the area of performance, music theory, and music history.

Acceptance into the Minor in Music program is by audition.

The Minor in Music (M-2730) consists of the following:

Core Classes (16 Hours)

Note 1: Students must take MUS 113 to use MUS 251 as an elective.

MUS 108 - Introduction to Technology in Music Credit(s): 1
MUS 112 - Understanding Music Credit(s): 3
OR
MUS 113 - Survey of Western Masterpieces and World Music Credit(s): 3 (Note 1)
MUS 123 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUS 124 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
MUS 120 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credit(s): 3
MUS 131 - Music Theory I Credit(s): 3
Lower-division applied lessons Credit(s): 2 (2 semesters of same instrument)
Ensemble Credit(s): 2 (in applied lesson area)

Electives (8 Hours Selected from the Following)

Courses with an MUAP, MUS, or MUED prefix other than private applied lessons.
Maximum of two semesters total additional credit in core applied lesson or ensemble.

Music Minor (2730)

Core Classes (16 Hours)

Electives (8 Hours Selected from the Following)

Total Hours Required: 24