Minor in Music Performance

The School of Music offers a minor in Music Performance for students outside the School of Music who have a high-level training in instrumental or vocal performance. It is not a viable option for those students wishing to experience an introduction to music study. Admission to the Performance Minor is contingent upon successful completion of a performance audition for the conductors of the BU Bands. Audition information (dates and requirements) can be found on www.bu.edu/cfa/music.

The music minor in performance requires successful completion of 24 credit hours of courses in music.

Academic Coursework:

  • Music Theory (4 credits)
  • Music History (6 credits)

Music Performance:

  • Private Instruction (4 credits)
  • Ensemble participation (6 credits)
  • Approved Electives (4 credits)

Please check with your school or college to determine if the Minor in Music Performance is accepted.