Graduate Degrees, page 3
School of Music

Master of Music in Jazz Studies

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in jazz studies or its equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
MUEN 429 (4), 532 (4)8
MUED 443 (2) or 547 (2)2
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (2)6
MUPF 553 (8)8
MUTC 547 (2)2
Electives in music or letters, arts and sciences4
Two graduate recitals0
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30

Master of Music in Music Education

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in music education and have one year of teaching experience beyond supervised student teaching.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
Ensemble2
MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (6)8
MUED 500 (2), 501 (2), 594ab (4), electives (4)12
MUPF (organ, piano, string instrument, vocal arts, or wind or percussion instrument)4
Electives in music or education4
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Keyboard Collaborative Arts)

Prerequisite

Applicants must hold the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano or keyboard collaborative arts or equivalent background as determined by the accompanying faculty.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (4)8
MUPF 481 (2), 553AC (8), 560 (2), 561 (2)14
Two graduate recitals, one with voice(s), the other with instrument(s)0
Electives in music which should include MUPF 442ab and MUHL 479ab if comparable courses have not been taken previously8
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Guitar)

Students may emphasize either Classical Guitar (CG) or Studio Guitar (SG).

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree with a major in music with guitar as the principal instrument.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
MUEN 426 (2), electives (2)4
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (2)6
MUPF 553CG or 553SG (8), 557 (4) or 558 (4)12
Music electives4
Two graduate recitals0
Electives in music or letters, arts and sciences4
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Harpsichord)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in harpsichord or in another keyboard instrument.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
Ensemble2
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (4)8
MUPF 481 (2), 553HC (8)10
Music electives (at least two from the 500 level)6
Graduate recital0
Electives in music or letters, arts and sciences4
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Organ)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in organ or equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
Ensemble2
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (4)8
MUPF 481 (2), 553OR (8)10
Music electives (at least two from the 500 level)6
Graduate recital0
Electives in music or letters, arts and sciences4
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Piano)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree in piano or equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
Ensemble2
MUED 450a (2)2
MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives at 500 level (6)8
MUPF 553P (8); 520 (6)14
Two graduate recitals0
Electives4
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Violin), (Viola), (Violoncello), (Double Bass) or (Harp)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in a string instrument or equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
MUCD 443 (2)2
Ensemble 427 (2), electives (2)4
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (4)8
MUPF 481 (2), 553 (8)10
Music electives (at least two from the 500 level)6
Graduate recital0
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30

Master of Music in Performance (Vocal Arts)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in vocal arts or equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
Ensemble2
MUHL 570 (2), electives at 500 level (2)4
MUPF 443 (2), 540 (2), 541 (2), 553VO (8)14
Electives in music (400 or 500 level)5
Graduate recital0
Electives in music or letters, arts and sciences5
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30

USC Opera

USC Opera is an integral part of the Vocal Arts Department, providing career development opportunities for singers, coach/pianists, conductors and directors. The program includes instruction in opera history and literature, coaching techniques, stage direction, body movement for singers, stage training, role study and analysis.

The opera workshop is a repertory experience involving preparation and performance of operatic works and excerpts for performance both on and off the USC campus.

Master of Music in Performance (Flute), (Oboe), (Clarinet), (Bassoon), (Saxophone), (French Horn), (Trumpet), (Trombone), (Tuba) or (Percussion)

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in a wind instrument or percussion or equivalent.

Curriculum RequirementsUnits
MUCD 443 (2)2
MUEN 425 (4), large ensemble (4)8
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), electives at the 500 level (4)8
MUPF 452 (2), 481 or 482 (2), 553 (8)12
Two graduate recitals0
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30

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