Texas Tech University
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School of Music
Undergraduate Minor
General Music Studies

General Music Studies Minor in TTU Music

The General Music Studies Undergraduate Minor seeks to educate students in a wide array of musical topics and issues.  Students will gain an understanding of music in a global context with historical and contemporary viewpoints.  This classroom-based minor can be completed with no previous musical training.  Completion of this minor will satisfy the Creative Arts core requirement.  

  • Best for those curious about learning more about many different aspects of music
  • No musical background or audition required
  • Students can take a variety of courses including classroom-based and ensemble courses

Facilities & technology

Hemmle Hall

Hemmle Recital Hall

Known for its rich history, impressive organ, where hundreds of performances take place in this hall each year

Hance Chapel on TTU campus

Hance Chapel

Hance Chapel is a more intimate setting and the perfect location for smaller recitals

TTU Goin' Band

AT&T Jones Stadium

Members of the Goin' Band from Raiderland perform in our football stadium and have the opportunity to travel to away games

What Sets Us Apart

There are many benefits associated with adding a  music minor to your major area of study. Often, students who participated in musical ensembles or took music lessons in high school desire to continue learning about music, but have chosen to major in an area outside of music. Our minors also students to continue studying music and expressing themselves musically while still allowing students plenty of time to pursue their major. Many music minors report that minoring music has been a wonderful creative outlet and counterpoint to their major area of study.  Minoring in music is also a great option for those who are interested in working in the music industry but who may not be musicians themselves.  Here are some other perks of being a music minor: 

• Ability to study music with School of Music Faculty
• Study Abroad programs in Spain and Ireland that can count toward your minor
• Performance Opportunities in world-class facilities such as Buddy Holly Hall
• Coursework towards minor can fulfill multicultural and creative arts core curriculum requirements!
• Online and hybrid course offerings are available to suit your schedule

Ali Duffy, Ph.D.

Study Music

Learn more about music and its role in the world

Alice Anne Light 

Take Lessons

Applied minors can take private music lessons with SOM faculty

Christopher J. Smith 

Express Yourself

Develop your musicianship in a supportive atmosphere

Christopher J. Smith 

Join an Ensemble

You will have the opportunity to perform in some of our wonderful facilities, including Jones Stadium and Buddy Holly Hall.

Christopher J. Smith 

Build your Resume

Expand your job opportunities by gaining skills and expertise

Christopher J. Smith 

Build Relationships

Be a part of a wonderful community of musicians and scholars!

How to Enroll in a Minor Program

Contact Advisor

Our minors are open to all undergraduates who are not already majoring in music. None of our minor programs require a previous background in music.

The Applied Music Studies minor program requires an audition into a studio.  The General Music Studies, Popular Music Studies, and Music Technology minor programs do not require auditions.

To start this process, please contact Heather Beltz.  Once you have met with this advisor and completed the music minor form, you will give the form to your major advisor.

TUITION ESTIMATOR

curriculum

ONLINE CATALOG INFORMATION

Sarai Brinker

Questions?

Contact the Coordinator

Heather Beltz
Music Minor Coordinator

University Studies / General Studies / Arts, Media, & Technology
Music Concentration Coordinator
music.advising@ttu.edu