Undergraduate music courses at Case Western Reserve University provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical study of music.
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Whether you are pursuing a minor in music or simply want to expand your musical knowledge, these courses offer a great place to begin.
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Music Theory
- MUTH 111: Music Theory I
- MUTH 112: Music Theory II
- MUTH 319: Jazz Skills (Pre-requisite: MUTH 111 and MUTH 112, or permission of instructor)
Music History or General Appreciation
- MUGN courses at 200 or 300 level
- MUHI courses at 200 or 300 level by permission of instructor
Music Education
- MUED courses at 200 level by permission of instructor
- MUED 305: World Music in Education
Music Ensembles
The Department of Music offers a wide range of ensembles (MUEN) open to undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines, as well as qualified community members.
Most ensembles require auditions and may have prerequisites.
Music Lessons
All CWRU students may enroll in applied lessons (private study) for academic credit through the Joint Music Program (JMP), with instruction provided by faculty from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM).
Use the Policies & Pre-Registration Form for Secondary Lessons to request enrollment in:
- MUAP 131 — Undergraduate music majors requesting a secondary instrument or voice, music minors, and non-majors
- MUAP 531 — Graduate students enrolled in degree programs outside of music
Submit one form per semester, even if requesting lessons on multiple instruments or voices.
Instructional fee: $750 per semester (1.00 credit unit) for music minors, non-majors, and graduate students outside of music.