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Music, Minor

Students in this minor explore music theory, history, and literature, with opportunities for private lessons or other performance venues.

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  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion24
Major GPAC
Additional Admission RequirementsRequired

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Additional Admission Requirements
  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

    • Apply and be accepted to the Kitt School of Music. Application requirements include the following:
      • 2 letters of recommendation
      • Audition (live or pre-recorded)
      • Music theory placement exam

    Visit the Kitt School of Music website for additional information.

Minor Requirements
  • Take the following 24 units:
    The following coursework must be completed with a Grade of 'C' or better in each course.

    • Theory
      • MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 131 (6 units)
    • History and Literature
      • MUS 241, MUS 242 (6 units)
    • MUP and MUS courses (12 units)
      • This may include no more than 6 units of private lessons.
      • You may take private lessons only with the approval of the director of the School of Music, based on the availability of our faculty members.
Additional Information
  • Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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Jonathan Bergeron
Professor
Kitt School of Music
Jonathan.Bergeron@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3166
Performing and Fine Arts , room 185
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Stephen C Brown
Professor
Kitt School of Music
Stephen.Brown@nau.edu
+1 928 523-1781
Performing and Fine Arts , room 221
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Aimee Fincher
Assistant Professor of Practice
Kitt School of Music
Aimee.Fincher@nau.edu
+1 928 523-9809
Performing and Fine Arts , room 164
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Christopher Brian Finet
Associate Professor of Practice
Kitt School of Music
Christopher.Finet@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3496
Performing and Fine Arts , room 139
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Abby Fisher
Assistant Professor
Kitt School of Music
Abigail.Fisher@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3739
Performing and Fine Arts , room 281
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Christine Renee Graham
Associate Professor of Practice
Kitt School of Music
Part-Time Faculty
Center for International Education (CIE)
Christine.Graham@nau.edu
+1 928 523-5541
Performing and Fine Arts , room 122
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Julie Hedges Brown
Professor
Kitt School of Music
Julie.Brown@nau.edu
+1 928 523-6218
Performing and Fine Arts , room Room 229
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Ryan W Holder
Professor
Kitt School of Music
Ryan.Holder@nau.edu
+1 928 523-2748
Performing and Fine Arts , room 127B
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Emily Rachel Hoppe
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Emily.Hoppe@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3875
Performing and Fine Arts , room 190
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Eric Lenz
Director, Kitt School of Music; Professor, Kitt School of Music
Kitt School of Music
Eric.lenz@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3538
Performing and Fine Arts , room 120B
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James S Leve
Professor
Kitt School of Music
James.Leve@nau.edu
+1 928 523-0045
Performing and Fine Arts , room 231
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Stephen J Meyer
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Stephen.Meyer@nau.edu
+1 928 523-7680
Performing and Fine Arts , room 182
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Steven Moeckel
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Steven.Moeckel@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3879
Performing and Fine Arts , room 192
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Silvan Negrutiu
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Silvan.Negrutiu@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3800
Performing and Fine Arts , room 194
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Benjamin Ordaz
Associate Teaching Professor
Kitt School of Music
Benjamin.Ordaz@nau.edu
+1 928 523-5833
Performing and Fine Arts , room 187
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Ricardo Pereira
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Ricardo.Pereira@nau.edu
+1 928 523-4760
Performing and Fine Arts , room 128
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Bruce J Reiprich
Professor
Kitt School of Music
Bruce.Reiprich@nau.edu
+1 928 523-0116
Performing and Fine Arts , room 233
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Rebecca M Rinsema
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Rebecca.Rinsema@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3936
Performing and Fine Arts , room 227
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Jennifer J Russell
Teaching Professor
Kitt School of Music
Jennifer.Russell@nau.edu
+1 928 523-8975
Performing and Fine Arts , room 237
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Robert Allen Saunders
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Robert.Saunders@nau.edu
+1 928 523-8858
Performing and Fine Arts , room 126
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Jacquelyn Joy Schwandt
Associate Professor
Kitt School of Music
Jacquelyn.Schwandt@nau.edu
+1 928 523-0230
Performing and Fine Arts , room 101 and 120D
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Nancy E Sullivan
Teaching Professor
Kitt School of Music
Nancy.Sullivan@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3755
Performing and Fine Arts , room 130
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Kevin Christopher Tague
Assistant Professor
Kitt School of Music
Kevin.Tague@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3414
Performing and Fine Arts , room 141
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David Allen Vining
Professor
Kitt School of Music
David.Vining@nau.edu
+1 928 523-3786
Performing and Fine Arts , room 142
Kitt School of Music
Location
Building 37
Performing Arts
1115 S Knoles Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040
Mailing Address
PO Box 6040
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040
Email
music@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-3731