Fall 2026 Trine Course Catalog

Music Minor (15-18 hrs.)

Jannen School of Arts and Sciences - Music Department

Mission

The Music Minor at Trine University encourages students from all academic majors to explore continued personal music growth and potential music career opportunities through music ensembles, collaborative academic courses, and individualized applied lessons.

Outcomes

Creating, developing, and crafting new music and artistic presentations, compositions, and performances.

Performing musical compositions and ideas through the development and refinement of technical, analytical, musical, emotional, physical, and theoretical abilities.

Evaluating how music conveys meaning.

Connecting with members of the ensemble, audience, local community, and supporters of music through personal appreciation of music.

Requirements

Core Courses (5-6 hrs.)

Please note that MUS 213 has a prerequisite of MUS 113 or permission of Director of Music.

MUS 213Music Theory II

3

 

MUS 272Music Appreciation

2

Or

MUS 323Music Literature I

3

Or

MUS 123Music History I

3

Or

MUS 223Music History II

3

Select Applied Studies (2 hrs.)

MUS 1011: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, String, Voice, Piano

Must complete two credit hours

MUS 1011Applied Studies

1

Select Ensemble Studies (2-4 hrs.)

Students must take at least 4 semesters of an ensemble to earn the minor. Ensemble courses are offered for 0 and 1 credit. At least 2 credits must be earned from these course options.

MUS 1141Chamber Orchestra

1

MUS 1140Chamber Orchestra (no credit)

0

MUS 1151Marching Band

1

MUS 1150Marching Band (no credit)

0

MUS 1161Wind Ensemble/Pep Band

1

MUS 1160Wind Ensemble/Pep Band (no credit)

0

MUS 1171University Choir

1

MUS 1170University Choir (no credit)

0

MUS 1181Jazz Band

1

MUS 1180Jazz Band (no credit)

0

Students must take at least 4 semesters of an ensemble to earn the minor. Ensemble courses are offered for 0 and 1 credit. At least 2 credits must be earned from these course options.

Electives (6 hrs.)

Choose 6 credit hours from the courses listed below.

MUS 112Piano Lab

2

MUS 113Music Theory I

3

MUS 123Music History I

3

MUS 223Music History II

3

MUS 253Techniques of Conducting

3

MUS 272Music Appreciation

2

MUS 323Music Literature I

3

MUS 363Recording Techniques and Sound Reinforcement

3