Option Groups
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
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Understanding Music
Complete 1 course from the following:
Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered MCY 131 Understanding Music Requisite: Must not be in School of Music, unless in the BA in MIND program.3/3 Fall, Spring, & Summer -
Jazz and Rock Music
Complete 1 course from the following:
Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered MCY 124 The Evolution of Jazz Requisite: Must not be in School of Music, unless in the BA in MIND program.3/3 Fall, Spring, & Summer MCY 127 Evolution of Rock Requisite: Must not be in School of Music, unless in the BA in MIND program.3/3 Fall, Spring, & Summer -
Ensembles
Complete 3 courses from the following. Ensemble courses are repeatable and require an audition. (If you do not complete three ensembles, you may instead complete Option Group Three of the World of Music cognate https://cognates.miami.edu/AT_0001
Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered MIP 170 Marching Band 1/1 Fall & Spring MIP 171 Symphonic Winds 2/2 Fall & Spring MIP 172 University Band 1/1 Spring MIP 176 Wind Ensemble 2/2 Fall & Spring MIP 180 Symphony Orchestra 2/2 Fall & Spring MTC 199 Ensemble Ibis for New Music 1/1 Fall & Spring MVP 147 Men's Chorale 1/1 By Announcement MVP 148 Bella Voce 1/1 Fall & Spring MVP 180 Symphonic Choir 1/1 Fall & Spring MVP 184 Chamber Singers 1/1 Fall & Spring MVP 185 Frost Chorale 2/2 Fall & Spring MVP 188 Opera Theater I Requisite: Frost School of Music only.1/1 Fall
*Indicates an inactive course
