We believe that music education can benefit everyone, regardless of their background, their major, or their career plans.
We offer courses covering a wide range of musical styles, cultures, and eras, designed for all students. You can also take a performance class or private lessons, or join an ensemble.
The Music in General Studies Program celebrates the essential and enriching role music plays in the lives of students across the university. Take courses in topics from the early history of Western music through to rock 'n' roll and experimental modern music, or take courses to create your own music.
See the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin for course descriptions and the Schedule of Classes for a list of courses offered in a given semester. Courses with an asterisk (*) fulfill General Education requirements.
MUS Z100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.)
MUS Z101 Music for the Listener* (3 cr.)
MUS Z103 Special Topics in Music for Nonmajors (3 cr.)
MUS Z111 Introduction to Music Theory* (3 cr.)
MUS Z112 Introduction to Musical Skills (1-3 cr.)
MUS Z115 Jazz Improvisation and Theory* (3 cr.)
MUS Z120 Music in Multimedia* (3 cr.)
MUS Z125 Discovering Your Creative Impulse (3 cr.)
MUS Z130 Musical Performance Contexts* (3 cr.)
MUS Z135 Essentials of Songwriting* (3 cr.)
MUS Z165 Beginning Ukulele (2 cr.)
MUS Z171 Opera Theater* (3 cr.)
MUS Z175 Intermediate Ukulele (2 cr.)
MUS Z190 Jazz for Listeners* (3 cr.)
MUS Z200 History of the Blues* (3 cr.)
MUS Z201 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music I* (3 cr.)
MUS Z202 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music II* (3 cr.)
MUS Z203 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music III* (3 cr.)
MUS Z204 Women Musicians* (3 cr.)
MUS Z205 The History of Music Production* (3 cr.)
MUS Z208 History of Punk Rock* (3 cr.)
MUS Z209 American Indie Rock* (3 cr.)
MUS Z211 Music Theory II* (3 cr.)
MSU Z212 Musical Skills II (1 cr.)
MUS Z224 Music and Culture in the James Bond Franchise* (3 cr.)
MUS Z226 Superheroes: Music in Cinema* (3 cr.)
MUS Z250 Choral Masterworks* (3 cr.)
MUS Z260 Music in American Society* (3 cr.)
MUS Z261 Music and Community Engagement I* (3 cr.)
MUS Z262 Music and Community Engagement II (3 cr.)
MUS Z264 Music and Videogames* (3 cr.)
MUS Z265 American Country Music* (3 cr.)
MUS Z270 Music of War and Peace* (3 cr.)
MUS Z280 Music of the Silk Road* (3 cr.)
MUS Z281 East-West Encounters in Music* (3 cr.)
MUS Z282 Music of Russia* (3 cr.)
MUS Z283 Popular Music of Europe and Asia* (3 cr.)
MUS Z284 Music in Global Cinema* (3 cr.)
MUS Z287 Musical Creativity in Diverse Cultures* (3 cr.)
MUS Z288 Videogame Music in World Cultures* (3 cr.)
MUS Z290 Remixing* (3 cr.)
MUS Z291 Producing Electronic Dance Music (3 cr.)
MUS Z311 Music Theory III (3 cr.)
MUS Z313 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.)
MUS Z315 Music for Film (3 cr.)
MUS Z320 Advanced Special Topics in Music for Nonmajors (3 cr.)
MUS Z373 The American Musical (3 cr.)
MUS Z393 History of Jazz (3 cr.)
MUS Z394 Survey of African American Music (3 cr)
MUS Z395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul (3 cr.)
MUS Z401 The Music of the Beatles (3 cr.)
MUS Z402 Music of Frank Zappa (3 cr.)
MUS Z403 Music of Jimi Hendrix (3 cr.)
MUS Z404 The Music of Bob Dylan (3 cr.)
MUS Z405 The Music of the Beach Boys (3 cr.)
MUS Z406 Leonard Bernstein: Life and Music (3 cr.)
MUS Z411 Music Theory IV (3 cr.)
MUS Z415 Connections: Music, Art, Literature (3 cr.)
Immerse yourself in the history of rock 'n' roll and in the music of some of its greatest artists. If you can't choose just one course, the Certificate in Rock History is for you.
You can add a music minor to your degree—even if you’re not a Jacobs student.
The music minor can be tailored to your interests and may include lessons, performance classes, and participation in ensembles.
This is credit for group or private study of voice or an instrument. You can study any number of instruments and 3 credits will serve as electives toward the minor. The options for non-music students are listed under MUS-Z 110 on http://registrar.indiana.edu/calendars/schedule-of-classes.shtml.
Whether you’ve been playing or singing for years or you’re just getting started, we offer classes to help you develop your skills and expand your musical horizons.
See the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin for course descriptions and the Schedule of Classes for a list of courses offered in a given semester. Courses with an asterisk (*) fulfill General Education requirements.
MUS L101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr.)
MUS L102 Intermediate Guitar Class (2 cr.)
MUS L103 Advanced Guitar Class (2 cr.)
MUS L121 Beginning Guitar Class and Styles* (3 cr.)
MUS L122 Intermediate Guitar Class and Styles* (3 cr.)
MUS L128 Guitar Heroes (2 cr.)
Visit the Guitar site to read more about our elective program.
Contact sguitar@indiana.edu for more information.
See the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin for course descriptions and the Schedule of Classes for a list of courses offered in a given semester. Courses with an asterisk (*) fulfill General Education requirements.
MUS P110 Beginning Piano Class 1, Non-Music Majors* (3 cr.) .
MUS P120 Beginning Piano Class 2, Non-Music Majors* (3 cr.)
MUS P130 Beginning Piano Class 3, Non-Music Majors (2 cr.)
See our intranet for more information on piano courses for non-majors.
MUS V101 Voice Class (2 cr.)
Contact secvoice@indiana.edu for more information.
CLASSICAL BALLET: MUS-J100/J700, 2 cr.
CONTEMPORARY BALLET: MUS-J220, 1 cr.
CONDITIONING THE BALLET BODY/PILATES: MUS-J208, 1 cr.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT THROUGH YOGA: MUS-U390/U590, 1 cr.
Contact swroth@iu.edu for more information
Looking for other choices? Consider courses in Latin American music, steel drumming, computer music, and more.
See the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin for course descriptions and the Schedule of Classes for a list of courses offered in a given semester. Courses with an asterisk (*) fulfill General Education requirements.
MUS Z161 Steel Drumming (2 cr.)
MUS Z162 Hand Drumming (2 cr.)
MUS Z213 Latin American and Latino Popular Music and Culture* (3 cr.)
MUS Z361 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.)
MUS Z362 Computer Music: Design/Perform (3 cr.)
Did you know that many other Jacobs School courses are open to non-Jacobs majors with permission of instructor? Contact us to learn more.
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One-on-one study can help you meet your performance goals. You can earn credit and take lessons with Jacobs faculty or graduate students and tailor your studies to suit you. Lessons are available for beginners and experienced performers.
To register, just sign up for the MUS Z110 or MUS Z710 section that corresponds to the area you want to study.
There are several all-campus ensembles that welcome any and all IU students: the All-Campus Band, All-Campus Choir, All-Campus Guitar Ensemble, All-Campus Jazz Ensemble, All-Campus Orchestra, and the African American Choral Ensemble.
These ensembles do not require an audition. To participate, register in the appropriate section of MUS-X 1.
You can also audition for any Jacobs ensemble. If you would like to join one of these groups, register for MUS- X 40 or MUS-X 70 and participate in the audition process.
