Program Overview:
Students who major in a field other than music have the option of a minor in music. The General Music Minor involves private study on instrument or voice, classes in music core curriculum, and participation in performing ensembles.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Michael Lister
Music Department Chair
Email: listerm@mail.strose.edu
Minor Requirements (19 credits):
Auditions
An audition with members of the Music Department faculty is required for the General Music Minor at The College of Saint Rose. For examples of appropriate audition repertoire, please consult the College of Saint Rose Webpage: www.strose.edu/music.
Music Talent Awards
During the audition, faculty also make recommendations for Talent Award scholarships. Music talent awards are available to qualified entering students on the basis of their musical and academic abilities. Music talent scholarship recipients are required maintain a minimum average of 3.0 in their music courses and a minimum cumulative average of 2.0. Those who perform at an acceptable level on a secondary instrument or voice that may serve the needs of Department ensembles are also eligible for awards.
As part of the responsibility for accepting this award, students will be required to perform in 1 to 2 ensembles in addition to the required performing ensemble, as determined by the Music Department Talent Award Committee. This scholarship is available for up to eight semesters. Students seeking scholarship beyond the standard 8-semester sequence may submit their request to the Talent Award Committee for consideration (contact the Music Department Chair for more information).
General Music Courses:
Students must take 4 semesters of MUS 393.
Major Performing Ensembles:
Students select the major performing ensemble based on their applied area.
Students must take 4 semesters of Ensemble.