Through the Minor in Music in Global Communities (MGC), students explore contemporary global social, cultural, and technological trends relating to long-standing non-Western traditions and cultural practices, while developing their listening and analytical skills. All MGC minors take courses in music theory and practice, as well as additional global music electives. Musical experience is not required.
For questions related to the declaration or cancellation of a minor, Steinhardt students can contact the Steinhardt Advisement and Registration Team at steinhardt.advisement.registration@nyu.edu.
Program Requirements
All MGC minors take coursework in music theory and practice, as well as additional global music electives at the Washington Square campus. The minor provides the opportunity to explore trends in popular music, electronic music, and non-Western genres, while developing a vocabulary and skill set to thoughtfully engage with the Western concert music repertoire.
The minor has two tracks available. One track offers students an opportunity to complete their requirements during a semester away at NYU Accra, Shanghai, or Abu Dhabi. The other track allows them to complete their requirements through additional global music courses at Washington Square.
Course List
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Minor Requirements
Theory and Practice Requirements (taken at NYU Washington Square)
Students must pass or test out of MPATC-UE 1300 before enrolling in any Theory and Practice or Aural Skills course. If students test out of MPATC-UE 1300, they would take an additional Advanced Theory and Practice course for 2 credits.
Track Policies
Track 1: Global Music Electives:Students must pass or test out of MPATC-UE 1300 before enrolling in any Theory and Practice or Aural Skills course. If students test out of MPATC-UE 1300, they would take an additional Advanced Theory and Practice course for 2 credits.
Track 2: Washington Square Music Electives:Students who choose to take MPAVP-UE 1181 or MPAPS-UE 1131 to fulfill their elective credits should be aware that enrollment in these courses is reserved for students with a background in music and is by audition. MPAVP-UE 1181 sections 005 and 006 and MPAPS-UE 1131 sections 003 and 004 are available to students in this minor.