124ab Beginning Guitar (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Playing of accompaniments and melodies; note reading and basic musicianship. b: Elementary arranging techniques and solo guitar playing.
141 Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Introduction to the fundamental principles of singing: breath control, tone production, diction, and the use of appropriate song material.
150abcd Beginning Piano (2-2-2-2, FaSp) Techniques of performance, note reading, and basic musicianship. Not open to music majors.
153 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm)
158 Guitarists in the U.S. (2) Study of the lives and music of influential guitarists; analysis of musical and technical details. Open to all university students.
159 Functional Skills for Studio Guitarists I (2) Study of technique, theory and aural skills as applied to guitar; fingerboard organization of melodic and chordal topics; sight reading.
160ab Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors I (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Sight-reading and principles of style as related to intermediate literature; c-clef and open score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Introduction to standard reference works, periodicals. Required of all keyboard majors. Corequisite: MUTC 133ab.
163abcd Beginning Harp (2-2-2-2, FaSp) Basic instruction in the fundamentals of solo harp playing, note reading, and basic musicianship. Open to music and non-music majors.
170ab Introduction to Piano Repertoire and Performance (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Survey of basic piano repertoire and styles through lecture, discussion, and performance. a: Late Baroque through Beethoven; b: Schubert to the present. Prerequisite: piano performance major status or departmental approval.
174 Fundamentals of Music Technology (2) Introductory microphone technique, signal processing, and computer literacy for musical performers.
180 Techniques of Jazz Improvisation (2, max 4) Development of improvisational skills through instrumental performance.
201 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Secondary instrument for lower division students. Will not substitute for MUPF 153 or MUPF 253.
218ab Afro-Latin Percussion Instruments (2-2) Instruction in the performance of percussion instruments associated with African, South American, and Caribbean music traditions, with special emphasis on adaptation to jazz music.
220 Performance Forum (1, max 4, FaSp) A series of meetings for all music students, dealing with practical matters related to professional careers in music. Graded CR/NC.
241 Intermediate Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Continued development of the fundamentals of singing, diction, and repertoire building. Prerequisite: MUPF 141 or departmental approval.
250ab Keyboard Instruction I (2-2, FaSp) Beginning and elementary instruction; emphasis on reading skills, harmonization, transposition, score reading; group instruction in a keyboard laboratory facility.
252 Individual Instrument Performance Class I (1, max 4, FaSp) Solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, reed making, and other matters appropriate to group study. Required of all first and second year wind and percussion majors each semester in residence.
253 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm)
257 Classical Guitar Performance Class (2, max 8, FaSp) Technical problems; solo and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation. Required of first and second year Classical Guitar majors each semester in residence.
258 Functional Skills for Studio Guitarists II (2, max 4, FaSp) Melodic and chordal topics applied to the total fingerboard; successful completion required for junior standing. Prerequisite: MUPF 159.
260ab Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors II (2-2, FaSp) Sight-reading and principles of style as related to lower advanced literature; extended score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Mini-survey; basic keyboard literature. Corequisite: MUPF 160b.
262 Double Bass Performance Class (1, max 4, FaSp) Study of solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, and teaching techniques. Required of all first and second year double bass majors each semester in residence. Prerequisite: music major or departmental approval.
263 Harp Performance Class (1, max 4, FaSp) Study of solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, and teaching technique. Required of all first and second year harp majors each semester in residence. Prerequisite: music major or departmental approval.
303 Operatic Stage Training I (2, max 8, FaSp) Use of dramatic techniques in the interpretation and performance of music. Basic acting for the operatic stage; movement, improvisation, makeup; period dances and techniques of relaxation.
311 Vocal Jazz Techniques (2, max 4) Development of skills needed for the professional vocal jazz musician. Study of the standard jazz repertoire, vocal improvisation, lead sheet writing, and working with rhythm sections. Prerequisite: MUPF 180 or departmental approval.
328ab Improvisation and Arranging for Guitar (3-3) Principles of improvisation and impromptu arranging; comparison and application of techniques and musical styles of the various kinds of guitars and related fretted instruments.
341 Keyboard Skills for Improvisors (2) Reading skills related to jazz accompanying; "fake" books, chord progressions commonly used in jazz. Prerequisite: MUPF 250ab or departmental approval.
350ab Keyboard Instruction II (2-2, FaSp) Intermediate and advanced instruction; development of skills necessary for proficiency examinations. Group and individualized instruction in a keyboard laboratory facility. Prerequisite: MUPF 250b.
353 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm)
358 Performance Practices for Studio Guitarists (2, max 4) Rehearsal procedures; stage deportment; interpretation of solo and ensemble literature; preparation for recitals and professional performance. Prerequisite: MUPF 258.
360ab Accompanying (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Techniques of vocal and instrumental accompanying.
390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
401 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Secondary instrument for upper division or graduate students. Will not substitute for MUPF 353, MUPF 453, MUPF 553, or MUPF 653.
402 Musical Theatre Workshop (2, max 8, Irregular) Stylistic and technical features of dramatic and musical elements involved in performance of American musical and standard operetta repertoire; staging of scenes. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
403 Operatic Stage Training II (2, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of 303. Acting of operatic roles in different periods and styles; specific recital and audition techniques.
404 Word and Music in Opera (2, max 8, Irregular) Performance class for singers and pianists; analysis of recitatives, arias, and ensembles of various operatic styles; study of the technique of effective musical delivery. By audition only.
405 USC Opera (2, max 12, FaSp) Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic works and excerpts; study of different operatic styles; public appearances. By audition only.
406 Opera Coaching Techniques (2, max 8, Irregular) Score study for pianists, coaches, and conductors; role analysis; transcription techniques for one or two pianos of an orchestral score.
407 Directing for the Operatic Stage (2, max 8, FaSp) Various approaches to operatic style; basic blocking; stage management. Student direction of scenes produced in USC Opera.
410 Movement Training for Musicians (2, FaSp) Movement training for musicians, stressing body awareness and control through a combination of dance and mind/body techniques. Includes alignment, energy flow, relaxation techniques, music/movement coordination.
415 Studio Guitar Pedagogy (2) Teaching techniques and literature; function of the hands; acoustical properties of instruments.
417 Classical Guitar Pedagogy (2) Teaching techniques and literature; function of the hands; acoustical properties of instruments.
422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times (4) Music, lyrics, recordings, production techniques, career strategy, social ramifications, and especially the technological impact of the musical group known as the Beatles.
423 Classic Rock: Popular Music of the Sixties and Seventies (2) Critical examination of the lyrics, structure, associated mythology, technology, and evolving styles of popular music reflecting the turbulent societal changes during the Sixties and Seventies.
431ab Piano Pedagogy: Introduction and Practicum (2-2, FaSp) The learning process at the keyboard; pedagogy and methodology of beginning methods. Studio/group instruction: children/adults. MUPF 431a: survey and observation. MUPF 431b: practice teaching: beginners. Prerequisite: MUPF 253, MUPF 260b.
435 Technology of the Pianoforte and Harpsichord (3, Irregular) Analysis of technical innovations and maintenance of the pianoforte and harpsichord as related to musical performance.
441ab Vocal Pedagogy (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Voice physiology and function; common vocal faults; pedagogical approaches and methodology.
442ab Diction (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet. a: French and Italian. b: German and English.
443 Cantata and Oratorio (2, 2 years, Fa) Historical survey of literature, style and performance practice; emphasis on performing solo and small ensemble sections of larger works.
450 Collegium Workshop (1, max 8, FaSp) Study and rehearsal of music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque; technique, interpretation, improvisation, and ornamentation. Open to all students.
451 Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2, max 4) Development of advanced improvisational skills, including Lydian-chromatic and bi-modal techniques, through instrumental performance. Prerequisite: junior standing and departmental approval.
452 Individual Instrument Performance Class II (1, max 4, FaSp) Solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, reed making, and other matters appropriate to group study. Required of all third and fourth year wind and percussion majors each semester in residence.
453 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm)
457 Classical Guitar Performance Class (2, max 8, FaSp) Technical problems; solo and ensemble literature. Required of all third and fourth year classical guitar majors each semester in residence.
458 Current Electric Guitar Styles (2) Analysis and performance of music and techniques currently in use in the recording, TV and motion picture studios; includes study of recordings, videos and guitar equipment. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
460 Advanced Accompanying (2, max 4, FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 360ab. Prerequisite: MUPF 360b.
462 Double Bass Performance Class (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 262. Required of all third and fourth year double bass majors each semester in residence. Prerequisite: music major or departmental approval.
463 Harp Performance Class (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 263. Required of all third and fourth year harp majors each semester in residence. Prerequisite: music major or departmental approval.
465ab Organ Class I (2-2) Mechanics of organ construction; literature and performance practices of various national and historical schools; service playing; pedagogy.
466ab Organ Class II (2-2) Continuation of MUPF 465ab.
471ab String Pedagogy (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Survey of teaching literature; techniques of teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
472 Orchestra Repertoire Ñ Strings (1, max 8, FaSp) Orchestral literature for string players, covering a broad spectrum of the repertoire; emphasis on preparation for auditions.
473 Orchestra Repertoire Ñ Winds and Percussion (2, max 4) Orchestral literature for wind and percussion instrumentalists with emphasis on performance practices. Prerequisite: audition.
476ab Advanced Electronic Studio Techniques (2-4; 2-4) a: Digital devices and specialized audio processing modules applied to electronic music. Prerequisite: MUPF 474b. b: Continuation of MUPF 476a. Emphasis on individual projects.
481 Interpretation of Baroque Music (2, max 6, FaSp) Repertoire and performance practice in music of the period: style, phrasing, embellishments, dynamics, tempi. Performance in class of solo and ensemble works, instrumental and vocal.
482 Interpretation of Classic, Romantic, and 20th Century Wind and Percussion Music (2) Analysis and performance of 18th, 19th, and 20th century ensemble music, octet through symphonic band; historical perspectives of instruments including technical developments.
488ab Recording Studio Maintenance (2-2) Fundamentals needed to perform maintenance on professional audio equipment including trouble-shooting, interface, and alignment procedures. Prerequisite: MUPF 475ab.
490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected topics of current interest.
520 Special Studies in Solo Repertoire for Piano (2, max 12, FaSp) Historical, stylistic and pedagogical aspects of solo repertoire. Special emphasis to be determined by the department.
540 Special Studies in Vocal Literature (2, max 6, Sp) Art song, concert and operatic repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by the department.
541 Comparative Vocal Pedagogy (2, 2 years, Sp) Survey of pedagogical sources from early 17th century to present; major historic figures, terminologies and methods; relevance to modern-day singing and teaching practice.
544 Acoustics of Speech and Singing Production (2, Irregular) Acoustic properties of phonation and articulation in speech and singing production; survey of experimental literature; suggestions for practical application of knowledge.
553 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm)
557 Advanced Classical Guitar Performance Class (1, max 4) Study of advanced classical guitar solo and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation and other topics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bachelor's degree with music major; principal instrument, classical guitar.
558 Advanced Studio Guitar Performance Class (1, max 4) Study of advanced studio guitar and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation and other topics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bachelor's degree with music major; principal instrument, studio guitar.
560 Song Interpretation Master Class (2, max 12, FaSp) For advanced singers and pianists.
561 Chamber Music Interpretation Master Class (2, max 12, FaSp) For advanced pianists and instrumentalists.
588 Special Studies in Jazz Performance (2, max 6) Performance problems, composers and/or stylistic analysis of music from the jazz idiom. Specific emphasis to be determined by the Jazz Studies department. Prerequisite: graduate standing or departmental approval.
590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
650 Collegium Directing (2) Practical training in directing a Collegium Musicum; program planning, repertory search and preparation, instrumentation, rehearsal procedure, and maintenance of instruments.
653 Performance (1, 2, or 4, max 12, FaSpSm) Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
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