Minor in Music
What classes are required for the music minor?
Who can declare the music minor?
The SMTD Minor in Music welcomes students with an interest in music creativity and performance, from any undergraduate degree program on the Ann Arbor campus.
The music minor is a great option for:
- Students who plan to participate in a for-credit ensemble each term (ex: Michigan Marching Band, Campus Orchestras, Campus Bands, Glee Club)
- Students who have a background in music, and want to participate in music without committing to a second major
- Students who do not have a background in music, but are interested in exploring Music Theory, Musicology, Composition, Performing Arts Technology, and/or Performance courses
- Students who hope to integrate music with their academic / professional goals
The Minor in Music is not open to graduate students, nor undergraduate students currently enrolled in an SMTD music degree program.
How do I declare the music minor? Are there any prerequisites?
There is NO audition or formal application required to declare the music minor, and there are no prerequisites.
Current U-M Ann Arbor undergraduates:
- If you have a declared major: you’re eligible to declare the music minor! Please email [email protected] to request a declaration form.
- If you don’t have a declared major yet: you are not eligible to declare the music minor. Once you’ve declared your major, please email [email protected] to request a declaration form. You are welcome to take music minor courses in the meantime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take music minor courses for a pass/fail grade?
No. Courses for the minor must be taken for a letter grade.
Can I take non-SMTD courses towards the music minor?
Yes, with approval of an SMTD academic advisor. A maximum of two non-SMTD music courses may be used to satisfy appropriate requirements for the minor. Students must email [email protected] to receive approval.
Does transfer credit count towards the music minor?
With approval from an SMTD academic advisor, students may count one transfer course toward the minor electives. Courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Students must email [email protected] to receive approval.
How do I search for music minor courses?
Some, but not all, music minor courses are listed in the LSA course guide. Please keep in mind that the LSA course guide is primarily for LSA courses. For more comprehensive search results, we recommend searching for music minor courses through Atlas or the Wolverine Access Course Catalog.
Music Minor Advising
Please email [email protected] to:
- Ask questions
- Schedule an advising appointment
- Request an audit of your progress in the minor
- Request a minor declaration form
- Request a music minor release form