Program Overview
Drake University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The requirements for entrance and for graduation are in accordance with the published regulations of this association.
For more information regarding specific policies, procedures, regulations, ensembles, recitals, competitions, student organizations, and other resources, consult the Music Department web site.
The minor in music is intended for students with musical skills who do not wish to pursue careers in music. This program does not satisfy the requirement for certification in a minor teaching area. The minimum requirement for the minor is 22 credit hours. Music history/literature and music electives must be chosen in consultation with a designated music faculty adviser. An audition is required in the applied music area.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MUS 001 | MATERIALS OF MUSIC I | 3 |
| MUS 002 | MATERIALS OF MUSIC I | 1 |
| MUS 003 | MATERIALS OF MUSIC II | 3 |
| MUS 004 | MATERIALS OF MUSIC II | 1 |
| MUS 080 | MUSIC IN WESTERN CULTURE | 3 |
| 2-3 |
| JAZZ HISTORY | |
| JAZZ THEORY / KEYBOARD | |
| CONTRAPUNTAL TECHNIQUES | |
| STRUCTURE AND DESIGN | |
| ORCHESTRATION | |
| SYMPHONIC LITERATURE | |
| PIANO LITERATURE TO 1800 | |
| PIANO LITERATURE 1800 TO PRESENT | |
| STRING LITERATURE | |
| MUSIC AND POLITICS
and MUSIC AND POLITICS | |
| Shape Notes and Sacred Harps | |
| JAZZ ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION | |
| VOCAL LITERATURE | |
| 5-6 |
| 1 | 4 |
| PIANO | |
| VOICE | |
| ORGAN | |
| VIOLIN | |
| CELLO | |
| TRUMPET | |
| FLUTE | |
| PERCUSSION | |
| CLARINET | |
| OBOE | |
| HARPSICHORD | |
| VIOLA | |
| BASSOON | |
| SAXOPHONE | |
| FRENCH HORN | |
| TROMBONE | |
| EUPHONIUM | |
| HARP | |
| TUBA | |
| STRING BASS | |
| CLASSICAL GUITAR | |
| Total Hours | 22-24 |