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Message from the DeanI am always impressed by the passion, dedication, and downright happiness exhibited by the students who choose to study music at USC Thornton. Taking elective courses or pursuing a minor in music is perfect for those students who were involved in music in high school, have musical talent, or love listening to music. These experiences provide an emotional, artistic, and intellectual outlet that will enhance and expand the life of any USC student. I invite you all to become involved in studying and making music at the Thornton School.

- Dr. Robert Cutietta

Contact Information

USC Thornton Student Affairs(213) 740-4721TMC [email protected]/music

Why Thornton?USC’s Thornton School of Music is consistently recognized as one of the best and most comprehensive music programs in the world. In fact, Rolling Stone recently named us in a list of the top five music schools in the country!

Regardless of your major or level of experience, we invite you to study and create music with us. We offer a vast array of elective courses for both undergraduate and graduate students and a host of minors for undergraduates. This brochure will help you begin to explore your options. We also invite you to browse the Schedule of Classes for other possible options (see www.usc.edu/soc). If you see a course that interests you, visit Thornton Student Affairs to discuss whether you might be able to add these courses.

For questions on admission requirements and gateway course information, as well as pre-minor advisement and specific application procedures, please contact our office:

USC Thornton Student Affairs, TMC 200 Phone: (213) 740-4721 [email protected] www.usc.edu/music

Thornton MinorsThe following minors do not require experience with music, but they may also appeal to experienced performers:

Music Industry ....................................(pg. 5) Popular Music Studies ........................(pg. 6) Music Recording .................................(pg. 6) Performing Arts (contact School of Theatre)

For those who are already performers or songwriters and want to further develop their skills, consider:

Jazz Studies ..........................................(pg. 7) Musical Studies ...................................(pg. 8) Songwriting ........................................(pg. 9) Musical Theatre ................................(pg. 10)

All minors require an application for admission, but other entry requirements vary. This brochure lists specific requirements for admission to each minor as well as courses that may be taken prior to admission as a gateway to the minor. It is important to be accepted to the minor that you want to complete, as this gives you access to the full course offerings.

The minor application may be downloaded at:www.usc.edu/music/admission/minors

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Elective CoursesBelow is a list of courses that many USC students take as electives or as part of a music minor. While most do not require experience with music, some do. Check the Schedule of Classes for a “D” next to the 5-digit section number of the class you would like to add. If you see a “D,” departmental clearance is required and you will need to call (213) 740-4721 or visit Thornton Student Affairs TMC 200 for further instructions.

Please note: This list is not comprehensive; contact Thornton Student Affairs for more course offerings. Many of these courses are not available for credit for music majors.

Songwriting and CompositionMTEC 474 a/b Electronic Synthesizer Techniques 2 units MUCO 101 Music Theory Fundamentals 2 unitsMUCO 130a/b Music Theory 3 unitsMUCO 221 a/b Composition for Non-Majors 2 unitsMUCO 321 Composition for Non-Majors II 1-2 unitsMUSC 255, 355, 455 Songwriting I, II, III 2 units

EnsemblesMUEN 307/507 University Chorus 1 unitMUEN 308/508 USC Apollo (Men’s) Chorus 1 unitMUEN 311/511 USC Oriana (Women’s) Choir 1 unitMUEN 321/521 USC Concert Orchestra 1 unitMUEN 322 Trojan Marching Band 1 unitMUEN 332/532 Jazz Combo for Non-Majors 1 unit MUEN 305, 505 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 unitEnsembles at the 300 level are for undergraduates; those at the 500 level are for graduates. Entry to other, more advanced ensembles may be available based on an audition.

Instrumental and Vocal ClassesMPPM 120 Popular Music Performance 2 unitsMPGU 120 a/b/c/d Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar 2 unitsMPGU 121 Intensive Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar 4 unitsMPGU 125 Beginning Fingerstyle/Chord Guitar 2 unitsMPGU 126 Easy Fingerstyle Beatles 2 unitsMPPM 240 Drumming Proficiency for the Popular Musician 2 unitsMPPM 340 Intermediate Drumming Proficiency for the Popular Musician 2 units MPKS 150 a/b/c/d Beginning Piano 2 unitsMPST 163 Beginning Harp 2 unitsMUJZ 150x Beginning Jazz Improvisation 2 units MUJZ 218a Afro-Latin Percussion Instruments 2 unitsMUJZ 450 Intermediate Jazz Improvisation 2 unitsMPVA 141, 241 Class Voice 2 unitsPrivate Lessons*

*Private lessons are generally available in all instruments in classical, jazz, or popular music styles.Contact Thornton Student Affairs for the class number. These classes are at the 300 level.

Music History and CultureMUHL 315 Music and Culture 4 units MUHL 403 Armenian Musical Culture 2 unitsMUHL 476 Music Criticism 4 unitsMUJZ 100xm Jazz: A History of America’s Music 4 units MUJZ 419m The Jazz Experience: Myths and Culture 4 units MUJZ 588 Special Studies: Duke Ellington (Fall 2013)* 2 units MUSC 400m The Broadway Musical 4 units

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MUSC 420m Hip Hop Music and Culture 4 unitsMUSC 422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times 4 units MUSC 423 Classic Rock: Popular Music of the Sixties and Seventies 2 unitsMUSC 424 Iconic Figures of Popular Music 2 unitsMUSC 430m Music and the Holocaust 4 units MUSC 444 American Roots Music: History and Culture 4 unitsMUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans 4 units MUSC 460 Film Music: History and Function from 1930 to the Present 4 unitsMUSC 465 Music, Television and American Culture 4 unitsMUSC 499 Special Topics: The Music Video (Fall 2013)** 4 unitsMUSC 499 Special Topics: Electronic Dance Music (Fall 2013)** 4 units*Restricted to graduate students. **New topics are offered semi-regularly. Check the Schedule of Classes for offerings for particular semesters.

Arts Leadership, Music Industry and TechnologyARTL 499 Special Topics: Arts Management (Fall 2013) 2 unitsARTL 500 Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship* 2 unitsARTL 501 Executive Leadership in the Arts* 2 unitsMPPM 120 Popular Music Forum 1 unitMTEC 448 Computer Music Notation and Preparation 2 units MUIN 277 Introduction to Music Technology 4 unitsMUIN 286 Record Production Management 2 unitsMUIN 287 The Business and Economics of the Recording Industry 2 unitsMUIN 372 a/b The Business and Legal Aspects of the Music Industry 4 unitsMUIN 425 Live Music Production and Promotion 4 unitsMUIN 440 Arts Management 4 unitsMUIN 442 Operation of the Radio Studio 2 unitsMUIN 446 a/b Computer Assisted Recording and Editing 2 unitsMUIN 495 Music Industry, Broadcast and the Internet 4 unitsMUIN 570 The Music Industry* 4 unitsMUIN 575 Music Technology and Production* 4 units*Restricted to graduate students.

Which Thornton Electives Satisfy Diversity?MUJZ 100xm Jazz: A History of America’s Music MUJZ 419m The Jazz Experience: Myths and Culture MUSC 400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences MUSC 420m Hip-Hop Music and CultureMUSC 430m Music and the HolocaustMUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans

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Frequently Asked Questions:Can I rent an instrument?Students may rent instruments for use in Thornton courses from Music Operations. We offer instrument rental by the week or by the semester and have a wide array of instruments to choose from. Visit BMH 101 or www.usc.edu/schools/music/operations/instruments for rental rates and more information.

Can I use the practice rooms?Music majors, minors, and students enrolled in any Thornton course that requires you to sing or play an instrument may have access to the practice rooms. Once you have registered for a qualifying course, bring your valid ID to Music Operations in BMH 101 to sign up for practice room access.

MinorsMusic IndustryThe Music Industry minor gives you an opportunity to explore careers in fields such as the record business, music publishing, artist management, radio, concerts, music for film, TV, video games, and the Internet. For performers, it provides the practical knowledge needed to protect your rights, maximize your opportunities, and understand the dollars and cents of the music business.

Required Courses Units

MUIN 277x Introduction to Music Technology 4MUIN 372abx Business and Legal Aspects of the Music Industry 4-4

One course from the following:

MUHL 315x Music and Culture 4MUSC 420m Hip-Hop Music and Culture 4MUSC 422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times 4MUSC 444 American Roots Music: History and Culture 4MUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans 4MUSC 460 Film Music: History and Function 4 from 1930 to the Present MUSC 465 Music, Television and American Culture 4

Select 4 units from the following:

MUIN 370 Distribution of Recorded Music and 4 Music PublishingMUIN 385 Radio in the Music Industry 4MUIN 425 Live Music Production and Promotion 4MUIN 430 Artist Management and Development 4MUIN 435 Manufacture and Distribution of Musical Products 4MUIN 443 The Business of Music for Visual Media 4MUIN 446ab Computer Assisted Recording and Editing 2-2 MUIN 495 Music Industry, Broadcast and the Internet 4

Total = 20 units

Admission Requirements and Gateway Courses:

Prior musical experience is not required. Students must apply for this minor, but virtually any student who has a 2.0 GPA or higher will be admitted. Prior to admission, students may take MUIN 277x, MUIN 372A, or any of the music history and culture courses listed above (e.g. MUSC 460).

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Popular Music StudiesExplore the roots of the music that you know and love and expand your musical horizons. The Popular Music Studies minor is for students whose passion is popular music and who want to delve into the cultural and historical contexts behind the music. Previous musical experience is not required.


Choose four courses (16 units) from the following:

MUSC 400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues and Experiences 4MUSC 420m Hip-Hop Music and Culture 4MUSC 422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times 4 MUSC 444 American Roots Music: History and Culture 4 MUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans 4MUSC 465 Music, Television and American Culture 4 MUJZ 419m The Jazz Experience: Myths and Culture 4

Total = 16 units


Students must apply for this minor, but virtually any student with a 2.0 GPA or higher will be admitted. All of the courses in this minor are open to any student at USC. Therefore, any course listed above may serve as the gateway. Consider taking MUSC 400m, MUSC 420m, or MUJZ 419m first, as they also fulfill the Diversity requirement.

Music RecordingThe Music Recording minor provides the basic tools for high quality audio recording needed in today’s music industry. Areas of study include digital equipment and recording, acoustics and speaker design, computer assisted recording and editing, remote recording techniques, advanced multichannel remix, audio mastering, and audio signal processing equipment.


MUIN 277* Introduction to Music Technology 4MUIN 275b Recording Arts Workshop 4MUIN 286 Record Production Management 2MUIN 287 The Business and Economics of the 2 Recording Industry MUIN 446a Computer Assisted Recording and Editing 2

*This course will be substituted for MUIN275a, which is technically required for this minor.

MUIN277 must be taken prior to MUIN 275b.

Select 10 units from the following courses:

MUIN 389 Digital Equipment and Recording 2MUIN 392a Acoustics and Speaker Design 2MUIN 446b Computer Assisted Recording and Editing 2

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MUIN 477 Remote Recording Techniques 2MUIN 478 Advanced Multichannel Remix 2MUIN 479 Audio Mastering 2MUIN 493 Audio Signal Processing Equipment 2

Total = 24 units


Students must apply for this minor, and admission is based on successful completion of MUIN 277x: Introduction to Music Technology. Generally, students who earn a B or better in this course and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher are accepted.

Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies minor is for students who already play jazz and want to continue to expand their musical experience. Through jazz improvisation, theory, and history classes, as well as private lessons and ensembles, students will gain the tools necessary to perform at a high level.


MUCO 130ax Basics of Music Theory 3 MUEN 329 Jazz Ensemble (1), or MUEN 332 Jazz Chamber (1) 4MUJZ 150x Beginning Jazz Improvisation 2MUJZ 301 Individual Instruction 4MUJZ 419m The Jazz Experience: Myths and Culture, or MUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans 4MUJZ 450 Intermediate Jazz Improvisation 2Music elective courses numbered 300-499 2

Total = 21 units


Students must apply for this minor and audition on the instrument of their choice. Admission is primarily based on performance ability in the jazz idiom. Those who want to prepare for this audition and make progress in the minor should take individual lessons on their instrument at the non-minor level (i.e. those who wish to study jazz trumpet should take MUJZ 300x). If accepted into the minor, these lessons will count toward the minor’s elective requirement. Students who are confident about the audition and wish to begin taking minor requirements may take MUJZ 419m or MUSC 450m (which will count for Diversity) and upper division elective courses in music. Those students who are ready for the course may also take MUJZ 150x.

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Musical StudiesThe Musical Studies minor is for students who already have a background in classical music performance and want to continue to develop their skills. Musical Studies minors have the opportunity to study their instrument in private lessons and participate in ensembles, as well as study music theory and music history. Through the electives, students may explore their own unique musical interests. Students may apply on virtually any instrument, including voice.


MUEN 300-499 Music Ensemble Electives 2MUHL 315x Music and Culture 4MPKS 250a Keyboard Instruction I 2 Individual Instruction at the 301 level 6MUCO 130abx Basics of Music Theory 3-3Music electives (must include 4 upper division units) 6

Total = 26 units


Students must apply for this minor and audition on the instrument of their choice. Admission is primarily based on classical performance ability. Students who want to prepare for this audition and make progress in the minor should take individual les-sons on their instrument at the non-minor level (i.e. those who wish to study piano should take MPKS 300x). If accepted into the minor, these lessons will count toward the minor’s elective requirement. Students who are confident about the audition but wish to begin taking minor requirements may take MUHL 315x, music ensembles, or music electives.

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SongwritingSongwriting is a craft that you can learn and develop even if you haven’t spent years studying music. This minor offers practical hands-on instruction in the techniques of writing and performing your own original works, the technology to produce your songs, and critical studies in relevant repertoires. You will have opportunities to interact with established songwriters and to have your work showcased in public performances.


MUCO 130abx Basics of Music Theory 3-3MUSC 255 Songwriting I 2MUSC 355 Songwriting II 2MUSC 455 Songwriting III: The Performing Songwriter 2 MUSC/MTEC 310 Computer Recording for the Performing Musician 2 MUSC/MTEC 311 MIDI Music Production for the Performing Musician 2

Choose one of the following courses:

COMM 306 The Communication Revolution, Entertainment, and the Arts 4COMM 307 Sound Clash: Popular Music and American Culture 4COMM 384 Interpreting Popular Culture 4COMM 440 Music as Communication 4

Choose one of the following courses:

MUSC 400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 4MUSC 420m Hip-Hop Music and Culture 4MUSC 422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times 4 MUSC 444 American Roots Music: History and Culture 4MUSC 450m The Music of Black Americans 4MUSC 460 Film Music: History and Function from 1930 to Present 4

Total = 24 units


Students must apply for this minor. Those who are considering this program should enroll in MUSC 255: Songwriting I. Admission will be based on songwriting ability and potential as determined by the faculty lead and instructor for MUSC 255, Professor Chris Sampson. Any of the COMM and MUSC courses may also be taken prior to admission to the minor.

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Musical TheatreFine acting, good singing, beautiful dancing: it takes years to master the craft for any of those disciplines. The Musical Theatre minor is designed to broaden the skills of anyone on such a track by offering classes in theatre, music, and movement.

Music majors wishing to pursue this minor must consult the Catalogue for requirements. Students majoring in any non-music discipline should follow the track below.


MUSC 400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 4MPVA 402* Musical Theatre Workshop 2-2-2-2 THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3*2 units of MPVA 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR 397 Theatre Practicum I

6 units of voice courses selected from: 6

Option one: MPVA 301 Individual Instruction 2-2-2

Option two: MPVA 141/241 Class Voice or Intermediate Class Voice and 2 MPVA 301 Individual Instruction 2-2

4 units of piano or guitar courses selected from: 4

Option one: MPKS 150ab Beginning Piano 2-2

Option two: MPGU 121** Intensive Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar 4

Option three: MPGU 120a** Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar, or 2 MPGU 125 Beginning Fingerstyle/Chord Guitar, or 2 MPGU 126 Easy Fingerstyle Beatles and 2 MPGU 120B** Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar 2** Approved substitutions for this requirement

2 units of movement courses selected from: 2

DANC 181-189 Various Dance Courses, or 2THTR 216/316 Movement for Actors or Advanced Movement 2 Total = 27 units


Students must apply for this minor and give an audition which involves performing two musical theatre songs from the standard repertoire (one ballad and one up-tempo number). Admission is based primarily on performance ability. No separate acting or dance audition is required. Students who wish to prepare for this audition may take MPVA 141: Class Voice or seek admission into MPVA 402: Musical Theatre Workshop by contacting the course instructor, Professor Parmer Fuller at [email protected]. Other possibilities include the guitar and piano courses listed above and MUSC 400m: The Broadway Musical, which counts for Diversity.

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