Minor in Music
The music minor program at Wilkes University offers a wide range of musical experiences, including participation in performing ensembles, studies in music history, and studies in music theory. The required courses for the minor in music are as follows:
Performance, 6 credits to choose from:
MUS 121 Civic Band, 0/3 credits (repeatable)
MUS 125 University Chorus, 0-3 credits (repeatable)
MUS 127 Jazz Ensemble, 0/3 credits (repeatable)
MUS 132 Chamber Orchestra, 0/3 credits (repeatable)
Music History, 6 credits
MUS 210 Music History I, 3 credits
MUS 211 Music History II, 3 credits
Music Theory, 3 credits
MUS 103 Music Theory I, 3 credits
Music Elective, 3 credits
Any non-performance ensemble class at the level of MUS 104 or higher. Possible classes
include but are not limited to:
MUS 104 Music Theory II, 3 credits
MUS 198/298 Topics in Music Theory or Music History, 1–3 credits
MUS 395 Independent Research, Music Theory or Music History, 1–3 credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a minor in music — 18.
For more information, please contact Steven Thomas (steven.thomas@wilkes.edu), Coordinator of Music at Wilkes University.