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There are a number of classes and ensemble options at CU �鶹ӰԺ for musicians not pursuing a degree at the College of Music.

Classes

Non-music majors may take any music electives with the prefix “MUEL.”

• MUEL 1081—Basic Music Theory
• MUEL 1115—Piano Class 1
• MUEL 1184—Voice Class 1
• MUEL 1832—Appreciation of Music (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2031—Making Electronic Music
• MUEL 2051—Introduction to Songwriting (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2742—Wild West Soundscapes (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2752—Music in American Culture (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2772—World Musics (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: social science, also counts for Diversity-Global Perspective)
• MUEL 2852—Music of the Rock Era (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2862—American Film Musical (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 2872—Heavy Metal
• MUEL 3642—History of Jazz
• MUEL 3822—Words and Music (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: arts and humanities)
• MUEL 3862—Music and Global Health
• MUEL 3882—Music and Violence (approved for Arts & Sciences general education: social science)

Other courses are listed in the .

Music Technology Certificate

Undergraduate non-music majors are eligible to receive the Music Technology Certificate. See more information on our Certificates page.

Ensembles

Non-music majors may participate in most music ensembles, including bands, orchestras, choirs, jazz and world music ensembles. Each ensemble may be taken for 1 credit hour per semester. The ensembles are listed in the course catalog with a prefix of “EMUS.”

For information about the ensembles, visit our Ensembles page.

Private lessons

Non-music majors may receive credit for taking private lessons each semester. These lessons are not offered through the College of Music, but rather through the 

Practice rooms

The College of Music offers a limited number of practice rooms to non-music majors enrolled in College of Music classes that have a musical performance requirement; these are S220, S222, S224, S226, S228, S230 and S232. Rooms S242 and S244 are available on a first-come, first-served basis to any current CU �鶹ӰԺ students.