Music Minor

The Minor in Music, which is administered by the College of Music, will provide students an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music.

This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree. At least 12 unique credits counted towards the requirements for a student’s minor must not be used to fulfill the requirements for that student’s major.

The minor in music requires an audition. Admission is competitive. The College of Music accepts applications for the Minor in Music for Spring semester entrance and from current Michigan State University students only.

Music Supplemental Application

After you create your admissions account, you will be asked to select an application type.  Select College of Music Supplemental Application.  The application deadline is Dec 1 for Fall applicants, and Oct 1 for Spring applicants.  Current MSU students do not file a main university application.  Instead, file only the Music Supplemental Application.

Personal Statement

In your personal statement, please describe your educational and musical background, goals and objectives, and future career plans. Include any information that you feel would be helpful to the College of Music in making our admission decision. Limit your statement to 300-500 words.

Letters of Recommendation

Request letters of recommendation from two individuals familiar with your musical abilities.

Audition Materials

This major requires a successful admissions audition on one of the below-listed disciplines.

Instruments

Bassoon  Cello  Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium Flute Harp Horn Oboe Percussion Piano Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice

Jazz Instruments

Double Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Voice