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2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Minor


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Department Chair: Dr. Tom Porter

Minor in Music

Department Mission

The Music Department strives to develop a true community of learners where a challenging curriculum is integrated with professional training so that graduates are prepared to excel in their chosen specializations.

Department Outcomes

Graduates of this department:

  • perform instrumentally and/or vocally with artistic competence
  • conduct musical groups with attention to artistic concerns
  • know the field of music study; can use its technical vocabulary and common approaches; can describe current issues and significant artistic works
  • assess their own performance for purposes of continued development
  • work effectively with others and demonstrate respect for them
  • can describe the values of this Benedictine institution and reflect on them in their work
  • contribute to their civic, cultural, and professional communities

The University of Mary Music Program is accredited as an Associate Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Minor Requirements


Required Courses:


Performance Lab:


Four semesters of performance lab:

Applied Music:


Four semesters of applied music in primary performance area:

Major Performance Ensemble:


Four semesters of major performance ensemble in primary performance area:

Elective Options:


Enough credits from the following elective options to total twenty credits in the minor:

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