Non Music Major
Music Course Options for Non-Music Majors
The Department of Music offers 4 Music Minors:
- Applied - For students who enjoy performing
- Academic - For students who enjoy music history and music theory
- Commercial Music and Recording - For students who enjoy making music with computers including audio production and audio engineering
- Arts Entrepreneurship - For students who want to learn about the business side of the arts
For more information, visit https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/music/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/index.html
All UTEP students are encouraged to participate in the Music Department’s performing groups as well as take any classes they wish. Many classes have audition or placement requirements as well as prerequisites. You should consult with a College of Liberal Arts advisor.
Some courses are open to all students.
Courses intended to fill the University Core Fine and Performing Arts Requirements include:
| MUSL 1324 | Music Appreciation: focus is on classical styles in western Europe and the Americas |
| MUSL 1327 | Jazz to Rock: focus is on United States jazz and early rock |
Courses intended to fill the Liberal Arts Upper Level Fine Arts Requirements
(These may be taken by any student who is junior level or above.)
| MUSL 3324 | Music in World Cultures |
| MUSL 3325 | Music on the Border |
| MUSL 3326 | Social History of Rock - covers rock with emphasis on the music and social context |
| MUSL 3327 | History of Jazz - covers the topic in more detail, but has no prerequisites |
| MUSL 3329 | Topics in Music History & Culture - a rotating topics course for upper-level non-music students |
| MUSL 3332 | Music and Film |
| MUSL 3333 | Music of the Middle East |
| MUSL 3334 | Intro to Ethnomusicology |
The Department of Music is proud to offer numerous ensembles to majors and non music majors. The list below provides ensemble names and CRNs. Students who have fulfilled their ensemble and/or requirements can participate in ensembles through our zero credit hour option: MUSA 4033 Music Lab.
(You must already play an instrument for the bands and orchestra.)
Start an Instrument from Scratch
(These classes assume no music background.)
| MUSA 1280 | Beginning Guitar (you must provide your own guitar) |
| MUSA 1273 | Voice Class |
| MUSA 1269 | Piano A |
