Music Major & Minor

Music Major Requirements

A minimum of 39 credit hours is required for a music major.

Required Courses: FAMU 100, 101, 201, 205, 206, 300, 301 and 402.

15 Elective Credits:

• 6 elective credits in music, visual art or theatre

• 5 or more credits of applied lessons, with a maximum of 1 credit hour at the 100 level, including one semester of FAMU 150 Basic Piano, taken concurrently with any level of theory

• 4 or more credit hours of Ensemble (Chorale or Band) taken over four semesters

See music course descriptions.

Music Minor Requirements

A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for a music minor.

Required Courses: FAMU 100,101, 201, 205,  and 206

6 Elective Credits:

• 4 credits of applied lessons 

• 2 credits of ensemble (Chorale or Band) taken over two semesters