Music Minor
Hours — 14-15 Credits
Effective Sep. 2017
Last Revision 9/19/2022
Holokai Category: Arts & Humanities
Sponsoring Program: Music
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts
Program Learning Requirements
Core Requirements — 7 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 101 or MUSC 102 | Introduction to Music Literature or World Music Cultures | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | F, W | 3.0 | Corequisite MUSC 111L |
| MUSC 111L | Elementary Musicianship I Lab | F, W | 1.0 | MUSC 103 or pre-theory test. Corequisite MUSC 111 |
Advanced Courses — 2-3 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC _____ | Based on the selected courses, all prerequisites listed in the catalog must be met. | |||
| MUSC _____ | Based on the selected courses, all prerequisites listed in the catalog must be met. |
Music Theory 2, 3, Conducting, Percussion Methods, Diction for Singing, History of Popular Music, Piano Pedagogy, Music History 1-3, 390R Special Topics, Careers in Music, Music Technology, Keyboard Literature 1-2, Vocal Literature, Orchestra Literature 1-4.
Applied Study or Ensemble Participation — 5 Credits
(including at least 3 semesters of ensemble participation)
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC ____R | F, W, S | 1.0 | Based on the selected courses, all prerequisites listed in the catalog must be met. | |
| MUSC ____R | F, W, S | 1.0 | Based on the selected courses, all prerequisites listed in the catalog must be met. | |
| MUSC ____R | F, W, S | 1.0 | Based on the selected courses, all prerequisites listed in the catalog must be met. |
Applied study for non-majors, Applied study for majors, Seasider Singers, Ho'olōkahi Chamber Choir, Broadway Revue, Salsa Orchestra, Shaka Steel, Polynesian Drum Ensemble, Polynesian Music Ensemble, Hawaiian Music Ensemble, World Jazz Orchestra, Street Band, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music, Piano Accompanying, Opera and Music Theatre Workshop.
Additional Program Requirements
Evaluation Date
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a major in Music, students will:
- Understand basic musical processes and structures.
- Demonstrate the facility to notate harmonic, rhythmic and melodic structures of tonal music.
- Demonstrate basic competency in sight-singing and foundational keyboard skills.
- Demonstrate an increased sensitivity to a diversity of musical styles, ranging from Western-Art Music to World Music(s).
- Have a basic understanding of music technology in order to supplement studio teaching, research or compositionally-based creative projects.
- Perform collaboratively in ensemble settings.
- Demonstrate accomplishment in solo performance, including technical expertise in the principal area of study (vocal or instrumental) and the ability to communicate musical ideas to an audience.
- Learn to listen critically and evaluate musical performance.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to teach music to others.