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School of Music
Undergraduate Minor
Popular Music
Popular Music Minor in TTU Music
The Popular Music Undergraduate Minor seeks to educate students in the music we interact with each day. Students will gain an appreciation for the ways in which music is created, shared, commercialized, and valued. This classroom-based minor requires no previous musical training, and completion of courses within this minor will satisfy the Creative Arts core requirement.
- Best for those most interested in learning about popular and contemporary genres such as rock, jazz, pop, hip hop, etc.
- No musical background or audition required
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 Applied minors can take private music lessons with SOM faculty Develop your musicianship in a supportive atmosphere You will have the opportunity to perform in some of our wonderful facilities, including Jones Stadium and Buddy Holly Hall. Expand your job opportunities by gaining skills and expertise Be a part of a wonderful community of musicians and scholars!
What Sets Us Apart
• 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
Take Lessons
Express Yourself
Join an Ensemble
Build your Resume
Build Relationships
Known for its rich history, impressive organ, where hundreds of performances take place in this hall each year Hance Chapel is a more intimate setting and the perfect location for smaller recitals Members of the Goin' Band from Raiderland perform in our football stadium and have the opportunity to travel to away games
Facilities & technology
Hemmle Recital Hall
Hance Chapel
AT&T Jones Stadium
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
Heather Beltz
Questions?
Contact the Coordinator
Music Minor Coordinator
University Studies / General Studies / Arts, Media, & Technology
Music Concentration Coordinator
music.advising@ttu.edu
School of Music
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