Non-major studies
There are a number of classes and ensemble options at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï for musicians not pursuing a degree at the College of Music.
Classes
Non-music majors may take any music electives with the prefix “MUEL.â€
- MUEL 1081—Basic Music Theory
- MUEL 1115—Piano Class 1
- MUEL 1184—Voice Class 1
- MUEL 1832—Appreciation of MusicÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2031—Making Electronic Music
- MUEL 2051—Introduction to SongwritingÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2742—Wild West SoundscapesÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2752—Music in American CultureÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2772—World Musics (approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education:Ìýsocial science, also counts for Diversity-Global Perspective)
- MUEL 2852—Music of the Rock EraÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2862—American Film MusicalÌý(approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 2872—Heavy Metal
- MUEL 3642—History of Jazz
- MUEL 3822—Words and Music (approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
- MUEL 3862—Music and Global Health
- MUEL 3882—Music and Violence (approved forÌýArts & Sciences general education: social science)
Other courses are listed in theÌý.
Music Technology Certificate
Undergraduate non-music majors are eligible to receive the Music Technology Certificate. See more information on ourÌýCertificates page.
Ensembles
Non-music majors may participate in most music ensembles, including bands, orchestras, choirs, jazz and world music ensembles. Each ensemble may be taken for 1 credit hour per semester. The ensembles are listed in the course catalog with a prefix of “EMUS.â€
For information about the ensembles, visit ourÌýEnsembles page.
Practice rooms
The College of Music offers a limited number of practice rooms to non-music majors enrolled in College of Music classes that have a musical performance requirement; these areÌýS220, S222, S224, S226,ÌýS228, S230 and S232. Rooms S242 and S244 are available on a first-come, first-served basis to any current CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï students.