impact image

Music

Music Minor

The LMU Music Minor is a program that provides students with instruction in performance, theory, and individual practice while allowing them to be flexible to their own desired outcomes. The 15-credit program is selected from a variety of core and elective classes meant to best fit the individual musician while ensuring their knowledge of core musical ideologies.

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Ben Bruflat, Assistant Professor of Music and Program Director, Music

Dr. Young Kim, Associate Professor of Music

Course Requirements

Required Credits - 6 credit hours

Take these 6 credit hours:

  • MUSC 101 Class Piano (1 credit hour)
  • MUSC 111 Music Theory I (3 credit hours)
  • MUSC 163 Applied Lessons I (1 credit hour) Students will take two semesters of Applied Lessons I for a total of 2 credit hours.

Elective Credits - 9 hours

Take 9 credit hours from any of the following classes, including repeatable courses:

  • MUSC 100 Music Appreciation (3 credit hours)
  • MUSC 103 Tri State Community Choir (1 credit hour) *This course is repeatable.
  • MUSC 112 Music Theory II (3 credit hours)
  • MUSC 143A Pep Band (1 credit hour) *This course is repeatable.
  • MUSC 143G Jazz Ensemble (1 credit hour) *This course is repeatable.
  • MUSC 153 Concert Band (1 credit hour) *This course is repeatable.
  • MUSC 163 Applied Lessons I (1 credit hour)  Students can take up to 2 additional semesters of MUSC 163 – Applied Lessons for repeatable credit beyond the initial 2 required semesters, and they will count as elective credits.