U-MUS-AB - Music (AB)

The core curriculum comprises 3 courses in music theory, 4 in Western music history, and 3 electives (chosen from a wide selection, including jazz, world music, rock, and more.)

• Prerequisite. Music 261

• Requirements. Music 255S, 256S, 257, 258, 361, 461

• Applied Music. Two semesters of study in an instrument or voice

• Ensemble. Two semesters in a departmental ensemble (excluding Music 210-3)

• Three Additional Courses (two of which must be above the level of Music 213) to be chosen from: Music 120, 121, 129S, 130, 137, 140, 141, 143, 144, 146, 147, 161, 161-2, 162S, 163L, 190S, and Music courses numbered above 213

Major in Music with Concentration in Performance

• Prerequisite. Music 261

• Requirements. Music 255S, 256S, 257, 258, 361, 461

• Applied Music. At least five semesters of individual applied instruction (Music 103-108, 203-208, 401) earning a minimum of four full credits. (including 2 semesters of Music 401, culminating in a full recital)

• Ensemble. Two semesters in a departmental ensemble (excluding Music 210-3)

• One Additional Music Elective, approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

For a list of Music courses offered, please refer to music.duke.edu/courses.

Students majoring or minoring in Music MUST complete the core requirements for a letter grade. S/U grading will NOT count toward the completion of the Music major or minor. 

Waiver of Music Minor Requirements

A request for waiver of any requirement for the music major or the music minor, together with supporting documentation where appropriate, should be submitted to the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS).

After reviewing the request, the DUS may decide that the student needs to take a departmental examination in the area before a final decision can be made. Waived courses earn no credit towards the 34-course graduation requirement, nor will grades for them appear on your transcript.)