Music Direction Minor

the minor in music direction trains students in the unique, interdisciplary vocabulary and skillset essetial to auditioning, rehearsing, and performing staged music productions. Ideally positioned for College of Fine Arts students, especially those pursing music or theatre majors, this minor is open to any Millikin student.

Theatre Core (9 Credits)

TH 141 - Acting I Credit(s): 3
TH 131 - Play Analysis Credit(s): 3
Choose one of the following courses:
TH 102 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit(s): 3
TH 151 - Fundamentals of Lighting Credit(s): 3
TH 152 - Costume Construction Credit(s): 3
TH 154 - Scenic Construction Credit(s): 3

Music Core (7-17 Credits)

MT 111 - Music Theory I Credit(s): 3
MT 112 - Music Theory II Credit(s): 3
MT 113 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 2
MT 114 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 2
MT 405 - Conducting Credit(s): 2
MU 204 Proficiency or Four Semesters of Lessons (ML XXX)
MU 103 - Class Piano Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
MU 104 - Class Piano Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
MU 203 - Class Piano Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
MU 204 - Class Piano Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
Choose one of the following courses:
MU 360 - Keyboard Accompanying and Ensemble Credit(s): 1
ME 411 - Piano Skills for Teaching Vocal Music Credit(s): 1

Performance Core (5 Credits)

Select one of the following courses:
MU 455 - Vocal Pedagogy Credit(s): 1
MU 335 - Pop/Rock Vocal Seminar Credit(s): 1
Select 3 credits from the following options:
MO 333 - Treble Choir Credit(s):
MO 337 - TrueBlue Chorale Credit(s):
MO 339 - Collegiate Chorale* Credit(s):
MO 340 - University Choir* Credit(s):
Music DirectioIndependent Study. Choose of of the course options below:
TH 391 - Independent Study Credit(s):
MU 491 - Independent Study (Applied) Credit(s): 1-3 Per Semester

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