Music Programs at DC view the arts as a catalyst for expression, creativity, and innovation. Our Music Minor is designed to develop these skills through focused musical study and engaging performance opportunities. The flexible nature of the Music Minor allows students to tailor their studies and performance experiences to align with their own musical interests and career goals.

The Music Minor is 18 credit hours, which includes course work, applied lessons, and ensemble requirements. Concentrations for the minor are offered in the areas of Voice; Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion; and Piano. All music minors are accepted through an entrance interview with the Director of Music Programs and Assistant Director of Music Programs.

Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)

By the completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Implement foundational knowledge of music theory, such as rhythm, melody, and basic harmonic progression, through score analysis, written assessments, and/or implementation during ensemble rehearsals and performances.
2. Analyze diverse musical compositions from various historical periods, genres, and cultural backgrounds.
3. Demonstrate strong musicianship within individual performances and collaborative ensembles.
4. Develop into self-reliant music learners, using basic piano skills and practice strategies taught through individual lessons and collaborative ensemble rehearsals.

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The music minor is 18 credit hours, which includes a combination of course work, lessons, and ensemble requirements.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 credit hours)

Music Theory (3)
Advanced Music Theory (3)

Choose one:
Music Leadership & Management (3)
Conducting (3)
Survey of Western Music (3)

CONCENTRATIONS (9 credit hours)

All music minors must select one concentration. Requirements are concentration-specific.

VOICE CONCENTRATION (9 credit hours)
Piano Skills (2)*
Voice (1) - must be taken twice for a total of 2 credit hours.

Choose 5 credit hours from the following vocal ensembles:
Choral Union (1)
College Choir (1)

STRINGS, WOODWINDS, BRASS, & PERCUSSION CONCENTRATION (9 credit hours)
Piano Skills (2)*

Choose 2 credit hours of applied lessons on the following primary instruments:
Guitar (1)
Bass Guitar (1)
Violin (1)
Viola (1)
String Bass (1)
Cello (1)
Woodwinds (1)
High Brass (1)
Low Brass (1)
Percussion (1)

Choose 5 credit hours from the following instrumental ensembles:
Orchestra (1)
Symphonic Band (1)
Marching Band (1)
Jazz Band (1)

PIANO CONCENTRATION (9 credit hours)
Piano (1) - must be taken 6 times for a total of 6 credit hours.

Choose 3 credit hours from the following music ensembles:
Orchestra (1)
Choral Union (1)
College Choir (1)
Symphonic Band (1)
Marching Band (1)
Jazz Band (1)

*Students in the Voice and Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion concentrations may test out of Piano Skills and supplement those 2 credit hours through applied lessons or music ensembles. Piano concentration students are not required to take Piano Skills unless recommended by the Director of Music Programs.

For more information or to start planning your individualized music minor, contact music@defiance.edu.

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PAST PERFORMANCES

Carnegie Hall performance, June 2018
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Handel's Messiah
YJB Experience Day