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California State University, Chico

Music Minor

Chico State music students perform outside the BMU.
  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

Deepen your appreciation for music while gaining a broad knowledge of music history, opera, music education, ensembles, music technology, and more through our comprehensive minor in music.

You'll explore academic courses as well as musical performance workshops to give you a grounding in the field of music. You will also have the opportunity to pursue your passions and perform in ensembles, band, choir, and more.

Student playing a guitar in a recording studio.

Grow Artistically and Intellectually

Experience being a part of a performance group. You'll have the opportunity to work with an orchestra, a cappella choir, or band. You'll also dive into courses in theory, fundamentals, and history of music, and study the industry, including copyrights and publishing.

A student leans forward to write on the score on his music stand during rehearsal.

Fine-Tune Your Skills

Whether you want to pursue a career in music or see this minor as a creative outlet, you will gain transferable skills that will serve you during and after college.  
 
Skills this minor will help you develop include:

  • Audio recording theory and practice
  • Creative problem solving
  • Listening and ear training
  • Management and leadership
  • Project management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

A Versatile Minor for Career Flexibility

Musicians are creative, curious, and conscientious, making them an asset to any profession, from anthropology to psychology.

Majors that pair well with this minor include:

Careers in music can be both traditional and innovative. Use your knowledge to become a music journalist, sound engineer, music teacher, or entrepreneur.

Student Trumpet players playing in an orchestra
Student Involvement

Connection and Community

From band and choir ensembles to the Song Writers Guild and Audio Engineering Society, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and express yourself musically on campus. These activities are also about making friends and fine-tuning your skills.

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