Admission into the Minor
All students must pass an audition in order to declare a minor in music. To schedule an audition, students must fill out a separate application to the School of Music, which is available online at music.ua.edu/undergraduates/auditions.
Auditions typically take place between January and March prior to fall enrollment. Upon successful audition, students are expected to declare a minor by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama.
| Code and Title | Hours |
| MUS 115 | Theory I: Voice Leading | 4 |
| MUS 117 | Theory II: Diatonic Harmony | 4 |
| MUS 121 or | Intro To Listening | 3 |
| MUS 250 | Music In World Cultures |
| MUA 010 | Music Convocation (four semesters) | 0 |
| 11 |
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 6 |
| 14 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of six hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary Courses
This minor does not require ancillary courses.
Additional Minor Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
Single Instrument or Voice Courses
Students must earn a minimum of four hours and four semesters in a single instrument or voice chosen from:
Ensemble Courses
Four semesters of ensembles should be chosen from the following courses:
