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Music, Jazz, and Theatre

Available Only As A Minor

Program Highlights

MUSIC MINOR
Receive private lessons on your primary instrument, participate in a variety of large and small ensembles, and explore foundational music coursework.

JAZZ MINOR
Enjoy everything in the music minor with a special emphasis on jazz, including courses on improvisation. Participate in the exclusive Jazz and Desserts concert as well as many other performance opportunities.

THEATRE MINOR
Join the student production, learn to analyze scripts, and perfect your stagecraft. Customize your learning and pursue your special interests.

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Coursework

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What Will I Learn?

Music Minor

  • Private lessons on your applied instrument
  • Music history
  • Music theory

Jazz Minor

  • Jazz theory and history
  • Improvisation
  • Arranging and composing

Theatre Minor

  • Acting and stagecraft
  • Joining a student or community production
  • The history of theater, including Shakespeare

Career Outlook

As a music, jazz, or theatre minor, your passion for the arts can enhance any career. 

For example, a Business Administration major could use their skills in both business and music to open up their own music studio. 

A Nursing major could develop arts-based team-building activities to promote self-care. 

A Teacher Education student could incorporate the arts to enhance student learning. 

The possibilities are endless!

 

Hear From A Student

"Hi, I’m Dawson, a current student in the Theatre minor. I would totally recommend this program! What I love most about the theatre minor is how much we explore ourselves and our capabilities. I learn more than just my major – I learn about myself and my personal character.” - Dawson LeVan ‘25 (Communication)

Frequently Asked Questions

A college minor involves taking classes in a specific subject area. It requires less credits than a full-on major. 

Taking a minor can allow you to explore an area you’re interested in without devoting a whole major’s courseload of time to it. A minor can be beneficial in complementing your major or helping you gain important skills that employers value. 

Additionally, minoring in the arts can promote self-care skills and provide a creative outlet.

Studying music in college can be both enjoyable and helpful to your future. If you enjoy performing, pursuing a music, jazz, or theatre minor will allow you to do so. Between Roberts’ many ensembles, combos, concerts, and more, you’ll get many chances to perform. 

A music, jazz, or theatre minor can also be beneficial in preparing you for a career in music. It may also be helpful in combination to a non-music major, in ways you may not even realize.

A music minor is flexible and can complement a variety of careers. The skills you learn in a music, jazz, or theatre minor can help boost your career in a creative industry.

Even if you are not seeking a career in the arts, your creative passions can be an effective way to prevent professional burnout and maintain a vibrant life.

Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the minor and your questions answered. 

Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.

We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.