The study of music provides students with the opportunity to pursue a quality undergraduate major in music performance or music education. Most importantly, students pursuing degrees in music gain a broad understanding of the field and its contribution to society. An appreciation and coordinated understanding of music contributes to the aesthetic dimension of leadership, creative thinking, communication, service and greater aesthetic awareness within an increasingly diverse cultural environment. Students taking music courses have opportunities for performance, discussion and experience in performing, ensembles and private study. Through these experiences, students exercise critical, logical and ethical thinking, learn effective communication skills and develop greater appreciation of the beauty inherent in music. Music students are led to the realization that their undergraduate coursework provides a foundation for future learning and for employment in music studios, churches, schools, arts organizations and a myriad of performing opportunities.
Offerings include a Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry and a minor in Music.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the basic vocabulary of music, an understanding of musical form, process, and structure, and apply these skills to written and aural theory.
- Students will contextualize the role of music in Western history by becoming familiar with representative composers, their works, and the socio-cultural, theological, political, and practical influences that impacted the development of Western music.
- Students will develop technical and artistic skills in solo and collaborative performances, while building a core repertory of literature appropriate to skill level.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to discuss music in written and/or verbal format with professionalism, accuracy, and clarity.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to self-evaluate a performance as a soloist and member of an ensemble.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
48 Semester Credit Hours
This general music degree prepares students for careers in performance, church music, private teaching, and various music leadership positions in the community.
Core Requirements
22 Semester Credit Hours
- MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1)
- MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1)
- MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3)
- MUS 377 – Conducting (2)
- MUS 450 – Senior Recital (1)
Must take three (3) hours from one of the following:
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Periods (1750-1850) (3)
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3)
- MUS 340 – History of Music III: Late Romantic to Present (1850-present) (3)
Must take eight (8) hours of Applied Music in a single area from the following:
- MUS 111-411 – Applied Music: Voice (1-2)
- MUS 112-412 – Applied Music: Piano (1-2)
- MUS 113-413 – Applied Music: Organ (1-2)
- MUS 114-414 – Applied Music: Guitar (1-2)
- MUS 115-415 – Applied Music: Woodwind (1-2)
- MUS 116-416 – Applied Music: Brass (1-2)
- MUS 117-417 – Applied Music: Orchestral String (1-2)
- MUS 118-418 – Applied Music: Percussion (1-2)
All students on the BA degree track must take one (1) hour of Class Piano (MUS 109-110) in addition to the above applied requirements and six (6) hours of ensembles, as outlined below.
Students with a vocal emphasis must complete 6 hours (2 of which must be Upper-Level in the junior or senior year) from the following:
- MUS 103-403 – Wesleyan Chorale (1)
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Signers (1)
- MUS 343 – Wesleyan Chamber Singers*(1)
- By audition only
Students with an instrumental emphasis must complete 6 hours (2 of which must be Upper-Level in the junior or senior year) from the following:
- MUS 106-406 – Chamber Orchestra (1)
- MUS 108-408 – Pep Band (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Every semester that a student is enrolled as a music major, he/she must be enrolled in an applied music lesson and ensemble in the major instrument or voice. Because of music prerequisites, applied lessons and recital requirements, a transfer student may expect to need additional semesters of study. At the end of each semester, all music majors play/sing a jury examination in front of the music faculty. It provides helpful experience and ensures reasonable progress towards a degree. Every semester a student is enrolled in applied lessons, they must be enrolled in an ensemble and MUS 099 Recital Attendance.
18 hours of music electives required; they may be chosen from these or other music courses:
- MUS 200 – Music Theory III (3)
- MUS 201 – Music Theory IV (3)
- MUS 233 – Lyric Diction for Singers (2)
- MUS 239 – Aural Skills III (1)
- MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV (1)
- MUS 276 – Orchestration (2)
- MUS 301 – Applied Music Literature: Vocal (2)
- MUS 322 – Piano/Organ Pedagogy (2)
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Periods (1750-1850) (3) **
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3) **
- MUS 340 – History of Music III: Late Romantic to Present (1850-Present) (3) **
- MUS 351 – Voice Pedagogy (2)
- MUS 360 – History of Musical Theater (3)
- MUS 390 – Ensemble Assistantship (1)
- MUS 393 – Internship (1-3)
- MUS 400 – Independent Study (1-3)
**If not taken for core content credit.
Sample Four-Year Plan for B.A. in Music
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: ENGL 111 – Composition I EXSC 101 – Fitness and Wellness MUS 101 – Music Theory I MUS 139 – Aural Skills I MUS (Applied Music) MUS (Class Piano) MUS (Ensemble) Gened Education Course – Humanities KW 101 – Freshman Seminar | Spring Semester: ENGL 112 – Composition II CL 101 – Computer Literacy MUS 140 – Aural Skills II MUS 150 – Music Theory II MUS (Applied Music) MUS (Class Piano) MUS (Ensemble) General Education Course – Math |
| Second Year | |
| Fall Semester: MUS 200 – Music Theory III MUS 239 – Aural Skills III MUS (Applied Music) MUS (Ensemble) General Education Course – Literature General Education Course – Social Science General Education Course – Science with Lab | Spring Semester: MUS 201 – Music Theory IV MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV MUS (Applied Music) MUS (Ensemble) General Education Course – Humanities General Education Course – Religion General Education Course – Natural Science |
| Third Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 327 History of Music I (or MUS 324 or 340) or MUS 360 or MUS 300 | MUS 324 History of Music II or MUS 360 or MUS 300 ( 324 not needed if taken earlier) |
| MUS 377 Conducting | MUS 276 Orchestration |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS 322 or MUS 351 or MUS 323 |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS Elective (upper-level) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| Gen Ed Course Social Science | MUS Elective (upper-level) |
| Elective (upper-level) | Gen Ed Course Aesthetics (upper-level) |
| Fourth Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 340 History of Music III or MUS 360 or MUS 300 (340 not needed if history of music taken prior) | MUS 450 Senior Recital |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS 390 Ensemble Assistantship | MUS 400 Independent Study |
| MUS Elective (upper-level) | MUS Elective (upper-level) |
| MUS Elective (upper-level) | Elective (upper-level) |
| Elective (upper-level) | Elective (upper-level) |
If a course is not listed specifically in the major requirements, it should not be placed on the schedule outline. These courses include all the ones highlighted above.
According to major requirements, the MUS electives do not have to be upper level
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance
60-63 Semester Credit Hours
Offerings include a Bachelor of Music degree and a myriad of performance opportunities, preparing students for careers in performance, church music, private teaching, preparation for graduate study in music, and various music leadership positions in the community.
Every semester that a student is enrolled as a music major, he/she must be enrolled in an applied music lesson and ensemble in the major instrument or voice. Because of music prerequisites, applied lessons and recital requirements, a transfer student may expect to need additional semesters of study. At the end of each semester all music majors play/sing a jury examination in front of the music faculty. It provides helpful experience and ensures reasonable progress towards a degree.
Core Requirements
22 Semester Credit Hours
- MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1)
- MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1)
- MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3)
- MUS 200 – Music Theory III (3)
- MUS 201 – Music Theory IV (3)
- MUS 239 – Aural Skills III (1)
- MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV (1)
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Periods (1750 – 1850) (3)
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3)
- MUS 350 – Junior Recital (1)
- MUS 377 – Conducting (2)
- MUS 450 – Senior Recital (1)
Must take sixteen (16) hours of Applied Music in their emphasis area (instrumental or vocal) and four (4) semester hours of Class Piano (or must show proficiency).
(If piano/organ is the emphasis, the four (4) Class Piano hours are to be replaced with four (4) hours in another applied music in another instrument, preferably voice or piano/organ)
- MUS 111-411 – Applied Music: Voice (1-2)
- MUS 112-412 – Applied Music: Piano (1-2)
- MUS 113-413 – Applied Music: Organ (1-2)
- MUS 114-414 – Applied Music: Guitar (1-2)
- MUS 115-415 – Applied Music: Woodwind (1-2)
- MUS 116-416 – Applied Music: Brass (1-2)
- MUS 117-417 – Applied Music: Orchestral String (1-2)
- MUS 118-418 – Applied Music: Percussion (1-2)
- MUS 109/110 – Class Piano I/II (1)
Every semester a student is enrolled in applied lessons, they must be enrolled in an ensemble and MUS 099 Recital Attendance.
Must complete one of the following emphases: Vocal, Piano, Instrumental, or Guitar.
Vocal Emphasis
Core Requirements
- MUS 233 – Lyric Diction for Singers (3)
- MUS 301 – Applied Music Literature: Vocal (3)
- MUS 351 – Vocal Pedagogy (3)
Must take eight (8) hours of Kentucky Wesleyan Singers.
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
Piano/Organ Emphasis
Core Requirements
- MUS 348 – Accompaniment (2)
- MUS 322 – Piano/Organ Pedagogy (1)
Must take eight (8) hours of Kentucky Wesleyan Band, Kentucky Wesleyan Singers, or Panther Pianists.
- MUS 141-441 – Panther Pianists (1)
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Guitar Emphasis
Core Requirements
- MUS 302 – Applied Music Literature: Guitar (2)
- MUS 374 – Instrumental Methods
- MUS 323 – Guitar Pedagogy
Must take eight (8) hours of Kentucky Wesleyan Band, Kentucky Wesleyan Singers, or Panther Pianists.
- MUS 141-441 – Panther Pianists (1)
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Instrumental Emphasis
Core Requirements
- MUS 276 – Orchestration (2)
- MUS 277 – Instrumental Music Literature (2)
- MUS 374 – Instrumental Methods (2)
Must take eight (8) hours of Kentucky Wesleyan Band.
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Sample Four-Year Plan for B.M. in Music Performance
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 101 Music Theory I | MUS 150 Music Theory II |
| MUS 139 Aural Skills I | MUS 140 Aural Skills II |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS (Class Piano) | MUS (Class Piano) |
| ENGL 111 Writing Workshop I | ENGL 112 Writing Workshop II |
| EXSC 101 Fitness and Wellness | Gen Ed Course Math |
| CL 101 Computer Literacy | Gen Ed Course Humanities |
| KW 101 Freshman Seminar | |
| Second Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 200 Music Theory III | MUS 201 Music Theory IV |
| MUS 239 Aural Skills III | MUS 242 Aural Skills IV |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS (Class Piano) | MUS (Class Piano) |
| Gen Ed Course Literature | Gen Ed Course Natural Science |
| Gen Ed Course Humanities | Gen Ed Course Social Science |
| Third Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 327 History of Music I | MUS 324 History of Music II |
| MUS 377 Conducting | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS Elective (upper-level) |
| MUS Elective | Gen Ed Course Aesthetics Upper-Level |
| Gen Ed Course Social Science | Gen Ed Course Natural Science |
| Gen Ed Course Religion | MUS 350 Junior Recital |
| Fourth Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 340 History of Music III | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS Elective (upper-level) |
| MUS Elective (upper-level) | Elective (upper-level) |
| MUS Elective (upper-level) | Elective (upper-level) |
| MUS 450 Senior Recital | |
At least one (1) course taken above must be multi-cultural or a separate multi-cultural course is required.
Bachelor of Arts Music Education
117 Semester Credit Hours
This program prepares students for a career teaching music in public schools. Students are required to work with both a content discipline advisor and a teacher education advisor. A Bachelor of Music Education with certification for grades P-12 is offered.
Education Discipline Core Requirements:
- ED 100 – Introduction to Education (3)
- ED 201 – Assessment in Education (3)
- ED 202 – Education Technology (3) (replaces CL 101 in general education)
- ED 203 – Exceptional Children (3)
- ED 308 – Educational Psychology (3)
- ED 311 – Methods and Materials Middle and High School (3)
- ED 400 – Discipline and Classroom Management Middle and High School (3)
- ED 403 – Student Teaching Seminar (2)
- EDMU 401 – Directed Teaching Music Education (6)
- EDMU 402 – Directed Teaching Music Education (6)
- EDSE 301 – Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools (3)
- EXSC 101 – Fitness and Wellness
Must take one (1) of the following:
- EDMG 201 – Late Childhood/Early Adolescent Development (3)
- PSY 201 – Human Development (3)
Supporting Requirements
- ED 200 – Foundations of Education (3)
- ED 204 – Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)
- ENGL 111 – Composition I (3)
- ENGL 112 – Composition II (3)
Must take one (1) of the following:
- POLS 101 – American National Government (3)
- POLS 202 – State and Local Government (3)
Music Discipline Core Requirements
- MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1)
- MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1)
- MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3)
- MUS 200 – Music Theory III (3)
- MUS 201 – Music Theory IV (3)
- MUS 239 – Aural Skills III (1)
- MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV (1)
- MUS 310 – Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School (2)
- MUS 320 – Methods of Teaching Music in Secondary School (2)
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Periods (1750-1850) (3)
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3)
- MUS 377 – Conducting (2)
- MUS 450 – Senior Recital (1)
Ensemble Requirements (7 semesters total needed):
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Must take four (4) of the following:
- MUS 233 – Lyric Diction for Singers (2)
- MUS 276 – Orchestration (2)
- MUS 277 – Instrumental Music Literature (2)
- MUS 301 – Applied Music Literature: Vocal (2)
- MUS 340 – History of Music III: Late Romantic to Present (1950-Present) (3)
- MUS 351 – Voice Pedagogy (2)
- MUS 374 – Instrumental Methods (2)
Applied Lessons (7 semesters total needed):
- MUS 111-411 – Applied Music: Voice (1-2)
- MUS 112-412 – Applied Music: Piano (1-2)
- MUS 113-413 – Applied Music: Organ (1-2)
- MUS 114-414 – Applied Music: Guitar (1-2)
- MUS 115-415 – Applied Music: Woodwind (1-2)
- MUS 116-416 – Applied Music: Brass (1-2)
- MUS 117-417 – Applied Music: Orchestral String (1-2)
- MUS 118-418 – Applied Music: Percussion (1-2)
Every semester a student is enrolled in applied lessons, they must be enrolled in an ensemble and MUS 099 Recital Attendance.
Sample Four-Year Plan for Bachelor of Music Education
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: (16 credits) MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3) MUS 111-118 – Applied Music (2) MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) ENGL 111 – Writing Workshop I (3) ED 100 – Introduction to Education (3) Gen Ed – History (3) | Spring Semester: (16 credits) MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3) MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1) MUS 111-118 – Applied Music (2) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) ENGL 112 – Writing Workshop II (3) ED 202 – Education Technology (3) ED 200 – Foundations of Education (3) |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester: (18 credits) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) MUS 200 – Music Theory III (3) MUS 211-218 – Applied Music (2) MUS 239 – Aural Skills III (1) MUS 310 – Elem. Music Methods (2) Gen Ed – History (3) ED 203: Exceptional Children (3) PSY 201 – Human Development (3) | Spring Semester: (18 credits) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) MUS 201 – Music Theory IV (3) MUS 211-218 – Applied Music (2) MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV (1) MUS 320 – Middle/Sec. Methods (2) ED 204 – Diversity in Education (3) ED201 – Assessment in Ed (3) Gen Ed – Science (3) | Summer Semester: Gen Ed – Religion (3) |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: (17 credits) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) MUS 311-318 – Applied Music (2) MUS 327 – Music History I (3) MUS 377 – Conducting (2) ED 308 – Educational Psych (3) ED 311 – Methods & Materials (3) POLS101 or 102 (3) | Spring Semester: (17 or 18 credits) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) MUS 311-318 – Applied Music (2) MUS 324 – Music History II (3) MUS 350 – Junior Recital (1) MUS XXX – Elective (2/3) MUS XXX – Elective (2) EDSE 301 – Content Reading Sec. (3) Gen Ed – Science w/ Lab (4) |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: (18 credits) MUS 145-445 or MUS 143-443 (1) MUS XXX – Elective (2) MUS 411-418 – Applied Music (2) MUS 450 – Senior Recital (1) ED 400 – Disc/Class Management (3) EXSC 101 – Fitness & Wellness (3) Gen Ed – Literature (3) Gen Ed – Math (3) | Spring Semester: (14 credits) ED 403 – Student Teaching Seminar (2) EDMU 401 – Student Teaching (6) EDMU 402 – Student Teaching (6) |
Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry
86 Semester Credit Hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry degree is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree comprised of theoretical and practical courses in music, communication, and business that allows students to develop an understanding of the skills required to be successful in the music industry. The program includes a semester-long internship in the desired field of study, offering valuable pre-career experience. The degree prepares students for careers in music management, retail, radio TV/film, and music publishing.
Music Core Requirements
- MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1)
- MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1)
- MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3)
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Periods (1750 – 1850) (3)
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3)
- MUS 350 – Junior Recital (1)
- MUS 434 – Music Externship (6)
- MUS 435 – Music Internship (12)
Applied Lessons
12 Semester Credit Hours
- MUS 111-411 – Applied Music: Voice (1-2)
- MUS 112-412 – Applied Music: Piano (1-2)
- MUS 113-413 – Applied Music: Organ (1-2)
- MUS 114-414 – Applied Music: Guitar (1-2)
- MUS 115-415 – Applied Music: Woodwinds (1-2)
- MUS 116-416 – Applied Music: Brass (1-2)
- MUS 117-417 – Applied Music: Orchestral String (1-2)
- MUS 118-418 – Applied Music: Percussion (1-2)
Class Piano
2 Semester Credit Hours
- MUS 109-110 – Class Piano I-II (1)
Applied Ensembles
6 Semester Credit Hours
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Communications and Business Department Requirements
18 Semester Credit Hours
- ACCT 211 – Principles of accounting I (3)
- ACCT 212 – Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA 101 – Introduction to Business (3)
- BA 261 – Principles of Marketing (3)
- BA 325 – Business Law (3)
- CART 100 – Mass Communications and Society (3)
- CART 141 – Basic Public Speaking (3)
- CART 203 – Introduction to Advertising (3)
- CART 204 – Introduction to Public Relations (3)
- CART 207 – Audio Production (3)
- CART Elective (3)
- ECON 231 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Sample Four-Year Plan for B.A. in Music Industry
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hrs. | Spring Semester | Hrs. |
| MUS 101 | 3 | MUS 150 | 3 |
| MUS 139 | 1 | MUS 140 | 1 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Ensemble Music | 1 | Ensemble Music | 1 |
| ENGL 111 | 3 | Class Piano | 2 |
| CART 100 | 3 | ENGL 112 | 3 |
| BA 101 | 3 | CART 141 | 3 |
| KW 101 | 0 | BA 261 | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | Semester Hours | 18 |
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hrs. | Spring Semester | Hrs. |
| MUS 327 | 3 | MUS 324 | 3 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Ensemble Music | 1 | Ensemble Music | 1 |
| CART 203 | 3 | CART 204 | 3 |
| ACCT 211 | 3 | ACCT 212 | 3 |
| General Education Course (Math) | 3 | General Education Course (Religion) | 3 |
| CL 101 | 1 | General Education Course (Literature) | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | Semester Hours | 18 |
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hrs. | Spring Semester | Hrs. |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Ensemble Music | 1 | Ensemble Music | 1 |
| CART Elective | 3 | MUS 350 | 1 |
| ECON 231 | 3 | CART 207 | 3 |
| General Education Course (Science w/ Lab) | 4 | General Education Course (Humanities) | 3 |
| General Education Course (History) | 3 | General Education Course (EXSC 101) | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | General Education Course (Social Science) | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hrs. | Spring Semester | Hrs. |
| BA 325 | 3 | MUS 435 | 12 |
| General Education Course (Natural Science) | 3 | Semester Hours | 12 |
| General Education Course (Social Science) | 3 | Total Program Hours | 127 |
| MUS 434 | 6 | ||
| Semester Hours | 15 | ||
Music Minor
25 Semester Credit Hours
Core Requirements
- MUS 101 – Music Theory I (3)
- MUS 139 – Aural Skills I (1)
- MUS 150 – Music Theory II (3)
- MUS 153 – Music Appreciation (3)
Supporting Requirements-Class Piano
- MUS 109-110 – Class Piano (1)
Supporting Requirements-Applied Lessons (select 4 credit hours in 1 of the following):
- MUS 111-411 – Applied Music: Voice (1-2)
- MUS 112-412 – Applied Music: Piano (1-2)
- MUS 113-413 – Applied Music: Organ (1-2)
- MUS 114-414 – Applied Music: Guitar (1-2)
- MUS 115-415 – Applied Music: Woodwinds (1-2)
- MUS 116-416 – Applied Music: Brass (1-2)
- MUS 117-417 – Applied Music: Orchestral String (1-2)
- MUS 118-418 – Applied Music: Percussion (1-2)
Supporting Requirements-Ensembles (select 4 hours of ensembles from the following):
- MUS 108-408 – Pep Band (1)
- MUS 141-441 – Panther Pianists (1)
- MUS 143-443 – Kentucky Wesleyan Singers (1)
- MUS 145-445 – Kentucky Wesleyan Band (1)
Must take eight (8) hours of MUS electives from the following:
- MUS 140 – Aural Skills II (1)
- MUS 200 – Music Theory III (3)
- MUS 201 – Music Theory IV (3)
- MUS 233 – Lyric Diction for Singers (2)
- MUS 239 – Aural Skills III (1)
- MUS 242 – Aural Skills IV (1)
- MUS 276 – Orchestration (2)
- *MUS 300 – Rock and Roll: Its Influence on Society (3)
- MUS 301 – Applied Music Literature: Vocal (2)
- MUS 324 – History of Music II: Classical/Romantic Period (1750-1850) (3)
- MUS 327 – History of Music I: Beginnings through Baroque (3)
- MUS 330 – Special Topics (1-3)
- *MUS 360 – History of Musical Theater (3)
- MUS 370 – Music in Religion (3)
*Counts as a general education multi-cultural requirement.
Sample Two-Year Plan for Music Minor
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS 101 Music Theory I | MUS 150 Music Theory II |
| MUS 139 Aural Skills I | MUS 140 Aural Skills II |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS 153 – Music Appreciation | |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| MUS (Applied Music) | MUS (Applied Music) |
| MUS (Ensemble) | MUS (Ensemble) |
| MUS Elective | MUS Elective |