Music, Minor
Saint Louis University's minor in music allows students to continue their study of music while pursuing other academic interests. SLU's music minor is complementary to and compatible with most majors.
Some students choose this minor because music has an indirect connection to their chosen career path. Other students enjoy increasing their theoretical and historical knowledge while performing with other students in the music program.
Program Highlights
- Small classes in courses required for SLU's music minor ensure that students work closely with the full-time faculty and receive individualized attention.
- The music faculty at Saint Louis University include active performers, composers and scholars who are engaged in the St. Louis area. Members of SLU's music faculty perform with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as well as other venues and work in various styles, from classical art music to jazz and musical theatre.
- An audition is not required to declare the music minor. However, prospective students are expected to have experience studying and performing music before entering the music program.
- The voice area is Trans Voice Certified (TM).
Students must complete a minimum total of 18 credits for the minor.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Applied Music Courses | ||
Select four credits of the following: | 4 | |
Applied Music: Voice | ||
Applied Music: Piano | ||
Applied Music: Guitar | ||
Applied Music: Woodwinds | ||
Applied Music: Brass | ||
Applied Music: Strings | ||
Applied Music: Percussion | ||
Music Theory/History Courses | ||
MUSC 2270 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 2271 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
MUSC 2280 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 2281 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
MUSC 3300 | History of Music I | 3 |
or MUSC 3310 | History of Music II | |
Music Elective Courses | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
History of Jazz | ||
Music of Cultures of the World | ||
Music of the African Diaspora | ||
American Musical Mosaic: Songs of an Immigrant Nation | ||
Intro to Music Therapy | ||
Musical Theatre Performance | ||
Music Theory III | ||
Performance Ensemble Courses | ||
Select three semesters of the following: | 0 | |
University Chorale | ||
University Singers | ||
Jazz Ensemble | ||
String Ensembles | ||
Concert Band | ||
Piano Ensemble | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Non-Course Requirements
Students are required to attend a minimum number of department-sponsored concerts and recitals as determined by the Music faculty each semester.
Continuation Standards
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count for the minor. Students must successfully complete recital attendance requirements each semester.
For additional information about this program, please contact arts@slu.edu or call 314-977-2410.