Sep 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

Music Minor


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FACULTY:
Jeffrey Gershman, Chair
Adam Ewing
Dylan Findley
Timothy Freeze
Jeffrey Lindberg
Peter Mowrey
Christin Sears
Thomas Wood

The College of Wooster has been an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1947. The requirements for entrance and for graduation as set forth in this catalogue are in accordance with NASM’s published standards.

The Department of Music provides students with comprehensive training in performance, composition, music theory, music education, music therapy, and music history and literature. The successful Wooster Music major will graduate with greatly enhanced musicality and technique, a deeper understanding of musical structure and style, and thorough preparation for a lifetime of musicianship. Depending on the degree, the Music major will be well prepared to seek a career as a professional musician; to teach music in public and private schools or in private studios; to utilize music as a therapeutic tool; and/or to continue study at the graduate level.

 

Special Notes for All Music Students


  • Students taking Music Theory I and II are encouraged to enroll concurrently in Class Piano I and II, respectively.
  • Students with prior keyboard experience may test out of one or both required Class Piano courses; waived credits must be fulfilled through additional lessons or ensembles.
  • Independent Study projects may consist of a recital, written thesis, composition portfolio, or other project.
  • Only grades of C- or better are accepted for the major or minor.

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