Department of
Performing Arts
Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Clemson University
Box 340525
Clemson, SC 29634-0525
Telephone: (864) 656-3043
Fax: (864) 656-1013
E-Mail: Perf-Arts-L@clemson.edu
Clemson University Symphonic Band
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - As the top auditioned group of wind and percussion musicians at Clemson University, the Symphonic Ba Learn More...
Clemson University Choral Ensembles
December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...
Clemson University Symphony Orchestra
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...
The Spirit of Christmas
December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...
Tony DeSare, vocalist
January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...
Minor in Performing Arts
Student in any major can pursue a minor in music or theatre.
No entrance audition is required and the curriculum can be completed in two years.
MUSIC MINOR
The music minor requires 22 credit hours, including private lessons, music theory, music history, and electives. No audition is required.
- Four semesters in private (applied) lessons (MUSIC 151, 152, 251, 252)
- Students must choose a major instrument or voice
- Applied lesson tuition fee of $305/semester is required - scholarships are available
- Two semesters of Music Theory and Aural Skills - MUSIC 205/207 and 206/208. Please Note: Music 205/207 is only offered in the Spring Semester for music minors.
- One advanced music history class (MUSIC 415 or 416)
- Four semesters of large ensemble (selected from Music 323, 361, 362, 363, 369, 370, 371, 372) or secondary keyboard study (organ, carillon, or accompanying) for keyboard minors.
- One 3 credit hour music elective at the 300 or 400 level
THEATRE MINOR
The theatre minor requires 20 credit hours including dramatic literature, theatre history, a specialty area of concentration, practicum, and electives. No audition is required.
- One semester of Dramatic Literature (THEA/ENG 429 or 430) or Shakespeare (ENG 411)
- One semester of Theatre History (THEA 315, 316, or 317)
- Two semesters of a specialty area
- Acting (THEA 278 and 479)
- Theatre History (THEA 315 and 316)
- Playwriting (THEA 347, 447, 372, and 472)
- Creative Drama (THEA 376 and 476)
- Scenic or Lighting Design (THEA 377 and 477 or 487 or 497)
- Directing (THEA 376 and 476)
- Two semesters of Theatre Practicum (THEA 279)
- Six credit hours of theatre electives at the 300 or 400 level
There is no minor in audio engineering at Clemson.
For more information on minoring in music or theatre, please e-mail Perf-Arts-L@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3043
