Music

School of Design, Arts, and Communication

Music Director: Mark Lortz, Ph.D.

Stevenson University does not currently offer a bachelor’s degree in music; however, a minor in music is available.

Minor in Music

A minor in music is available. Students explore courses in musicology (music history), music theory, music composition, music technology, and performance studies. The Music Minor is for student musicians with fundamental musical experience.

The minor in music requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MUS prefix: six credits of performance courses, fulfilled through ensemble participation, and twelve credits of other music coursework.

Students will take:

 

MUS 170 Exploring Elements of Music/Hawaiian Ukulele

MUS 201 Introduction to Music History

MUS 260 Music Technology I

MUS 275 Amer. Music Traditions: Hopi to Hip-Hop

AND

6 credits of ensemble coursework from the following options:

Please note: Only 6 credits of ensemble coursework may be applied to a minor. Please see the Music program coordinator for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog