Minors in the School of Music
The School of Music offers three minors: Performance and Applied Studies, Non-Performance Music studies, and Music Education.
Minor in Music: Performance and Applied Studies
The Music Minor in Performance will provide Boston University undergraduates with high-level training in instrumental or vocal performance. Concentrated individual study will be required, in addition to multiple semesters of ensemble participation and required coursework in theory and music history. This minor is intended for student musicians with previously substantive music experiences - those who wish to expand upon established musical skills. It is not a viable option for those students wishing to experience an introduction to music study. Admission to the Minor in Performance is contingent upon successful completion of a performance audition for the conductors of the BUMO ensembles. Audition information (dates and requirements) are established by the Boston University Music Organization Office 617-353-3358 or BU Music Organization . Please consult with your home school on the approval of the Music Performance minor.
Minor in Music: Non-Performance
This minor consists of 20 credits.
Required courses: CFA MU 101, 102, 107, 108 (8 credits in music theory). These courses may be waived by passing a proficiency test but must be replaced by other courses in music.
An additional 12 credits in music are chosen with the approval of the advisor for music minors. Applied music and composition courses require an audition or departmental approval.
Advisor: John H. Wallace
Minor in Music: Music Education
The School of Music also offers a minor in Music Education for students enrolled in the School of Education. The minor consists of 16 credits, chosen with advisor’s approval.
Advisor: Ron Kos
Courses for the BU Community
The School of Music welcomes participation in many of its classes by students from all parts of the BU community. Please refer to Courses for the BU Community for a complete listing.