Discover the Music Curriculum
The Department of Music equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a life in music beyond graduation. Together, students and faculty critically consider the practice and reception of music-making in the world, both historically and today.
Major
The General Music major is for students who wish to obtain a deeper appreciation and understanding of music as well as gain proficiency in the creation and performance of music. Additionally, students can choose to major in Music with a particular emphasis, including:
- Performance
- Theory
- Composition
- History and Culture
- Music Education
Review the major tab below for more information about the General Music major as well as the Music major with an Emphasis.
Minor
The Department of Music offers two types of minors: the Comprehensive minor provides foundational offerings in music theory, history/culture, and performance, while the General Minor allows students to creatively select music courses according to their interest and curiosity.
Explore Music Courses
Read descriptions of our Music classes on our Courses page! Not all courses offered below will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.
Program Requirements
Each student declares their major(s) and minor(s) under a single catalog of record that is identified on the student's degree audit (available on Degree Works).
The program requirements below are based on the current course catalog and may not be applicable if a student is declared in an earlier catalog.
Find all previous course catalogs under on our Archived Catalogs of Record page.
50-51 units
Major
22 units
Minor
Major unit estimates include preparation for the major courses as well as major unit requirements.
- Major
- Minor
- Learning Outcomes