Students at VSU may obtain a Minor in Music by completing a total of 18 credit hours following the approved minor in music curriculum, which includes a balance of academic and applied music courses. A music minor must also be accepted by audition and demonstrate music reading ability to begin the minor curriculum. All students are required to take a jury examination each semester of applied study.

Keyboard Performers

MUSIEnsemble1
MUSI 115Voice Class1
MUSI 116Voice Class1
MUSI 141Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 142Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 181Basic Theory3
MUSI 182Chromatic Harmony3
MUSI 183Sight Sing & Ear Train1
MUSI 184Sight Sing & Ear Train1
MUSI 241Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 199Music Appreciation3
MUSI 242Applied Minor Instrument1
Total Credit Hours18

For Voice, Band/Orchestral Performers

MUSIEnsemble1
MUSI 106Class Piano1
MUSI 105Class Piano1
MUSI 141Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 142Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 181Basic Theory3
MUSI 182Chromatic Harmony3
MUSI 183Sight Sing & Ear Train1
MUSI 184Sight Sing & Ear Train1
MUSI 199Music Appreciation3
MUSI 241Applied Minor Instrument1
MUSI 242Applied Minor Instrument1
Total Credit Hours18

The choice here can be made from a variety or vocal ensembles offered in the department.