Program: Music Minor - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

Students singing as part of the choir.

Program Coordinator/Contact

David Reynolds, Director
School of Performing Arts
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center 123B, Box 2830
605-688-5187

Program Information

The Music minor is for students wishing to undertake an in-depth study of music without majoring in it. The program requires eighteen hours of specialized coursework plus major ensemble participation.

Course Delivery Format

The program offers coursework in classroom, studio, and performance settings. The program allows for internship experiences and independent studies.

Academic Requirements

MUS 185 required for each semester enrolled for applied lessons. In addition, minors must participate in Major Ensembles each semester in which they are enrolled in Applied Music lessons. Participation in small ensembles is strongly encouraged.

Requirements for Music Minor: 18 Credits

MUAP/MUEN Ensemble and Applied Music (applied music not to exceed the 200-level) (see academic requirements) Credits: 6
MUS/MUAP/MUEN Electives Credits: 3
MUS 110 - Music Theory I (COM) Credits: 3
MUS 110L - Aural Skills I (COM) Credits: 1
MUS 130 - Music Literature and History I [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 2

Select from the following

Select one course of the following from the list. Credits: 3

MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
MUS 131 - Music Literature and History II [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
MUS 201 - History of Country Music [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
MUS 203 - Blues, Jazz, and Rock [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
MUS 433 - Music Literature and History III Credits: 3

Music Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose