Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) is a professional degree granted by the School of Music. The various majors for the degree are listed subsequently along with special requirements for each.

Individual Instruction in Residence

Candidates for the B.M. degree in performance must complete a minimum of three semesters of individual instruction in their major field while in residence.

Senior Recital

All performance majors must present a senior recital consisting of a memorized program one hour long (except in the case of certain wind instruments) in partial fulfillment of the degree requirements. Composition majors present a full-length recital of their original compositions. A candidate's program must be ready for presentation before a faculty committee at least one month before the required public recital. Complete details are available from the Music Operations Office, School of Music.

General Education Requirements

As of fall 1997, the university has instituted a new general education program, designed to be a simpler, more coherent and more integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge outside the major discipline which is expected of every undergraduate who receives a degree from USC. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.

All students who (1) enter the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) begin college elsewhere in the summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of 2000 or later must satisfy the requirements of the new general education program. Other students whose schedules permit are encouraged to follow the new program as well. However, continuing and transfer students in the fall of 1997 may elect to satisfy a "transitional" plan instead.

The Provost has allowed an exception to the rules governing the new general education requirements for certain groups of students pursuing performance degrees in music. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies or the Bachelor of Music in Performance (in all tracks except organ) may satisfy their social issues and first writing requirement separately by taking WRIT 130 (instead of WRIT 140) in the spring of their freshman year. In addition those pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Performance (vocal arts) may satisfy Category I of the new program with MUHL 280ab.

In all other respects, students in the School of Music must satisfy the general education requirements as described here.

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Entrance Requirements

Knowledge of basic musical materials such as scales, intervals and chords by sight and sound. Reasonable keyboard facility is required. Composition majors must submit one or two original compositions when applying.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2)	4
Large ensemble*	4
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 401P (4) **	12
MUEA 474a or 474b or MUPF 490	2
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 135 (2), 137ab (4), 220 (2), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 235 (2), 236 (2), 237ab (8), 320 (2), 332ab (2), 334ab (4), 336ab (4), 337ab (4), 420 (2), 435 (2), 437ab (4)	60
Electives in music	4
Senior recital	0
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

**Requirement may be fulfilled with MUPF 201P and MUPF 401P if proficiency level equivalent to MUPF 350b is demonstrated by examination.

In addition to the above curricular requirements, B.M. candidates in composition (including film scoring emphasis) must take departmental comprehensive examinations in six areas:

(1) instrumental performance at an intermediate level;
(2) theory and analysis;
(3) aural skills;
(4) instrumentation;
(5) music literature;
(6) elementary score-reading.

Students must pass in at least four areas to continue on to the senior year of the major and, in order to graduate, must pass in all six areas.

Bachelor of Music in Composition (Film Scoring)

Entrance Requirements

Knowledge of basic musical materials such as scales, intervals and chords by sight and sound. Reasonable keyboard facility is required. Composition majors must submit one or two original compositions when applying.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2) and 442 (2)	4
Large ensemble*	4
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 250ab (4), 350ab (4)**	8
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 135 (2), 137ab (4), 220 (2), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 235 (2), 236 (2), 237ab (8), 320 (2), 332ab (2), 334ab (4), 336ab (4), 337ab (4), 436 (2), 437ab (4), 440ab (4), 442ab (4), 443ab (4), 470 (2)	72
Senior recital	0
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Total required for degree	134

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

**Requirement may be fulfilled with MUPF 201P and MUPF 401P if proficiency level equivalent to MUPF 350b is demonstrated by examination.

Bachelor of Music in Electroacoustic Media

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency on a non-electronic instrument by audition or audition tape. They must show a knowledge of basic musical materials such as scales, intervals and chords by submitting an original, hand-notated musical composition. Success in college preparatory science courses is also expected.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2)	2
MUEA 101 (2), 201ab (8), 301ab (8), 401ab (8)	26
Large ensemble*	4
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 180 (2), 250ab (4), 153 (2), 253 (4), 353 (4)	16
Four units from the following:
MUIN 286 (2), 291 (2), 379ab (4), 380 (2), 389 (2), 475b (2), 477 (2), 478 (2), 488ab (4), 493 (2), 494 (4)	4
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2) or 342ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Senior recital	0
Electives	14
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Entrance Requirements

A performance audition with the appropriate performance faculty is required of all entering jazz studies majors before admission can be completed. Technical proficiency should be demonstrated through standard exercises, solos and/or excerpts from traditional jazz literature. Transfer students must meet performance levels expected in the first two years of the major.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUEN 232 (4), 229 (2), 429 (4), 432 (4)	14
Large ensemble*	2
MUED 443 (2)	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 486 (2)	14
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 180 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 252 (2), 341 (2), 451 (4), 452 (2)	36
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 200ab (4), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 338x (2) or 342 (2), 347 (2), 400 (2)	26
Senior recital	0
Electives in music	6
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (Vocal)

Entrance Requirements

A performance audition with the appropriate performance faculty is required of all entering jazz studies majors before admission can be completed. Technical proficiency should be demonstrated through standard exercises, solos and/or excerpts from traditional jazz literature. Transfer students must meet performance levels expected in the first two years of the major.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUEN 232 (4), 205/405 (6), 432 (4)	14
Large ensemble*	2
MUED 443 (2)	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 486 (2)	14
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 401 (2), 180 or 218 (2), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 252 (2), 311 (2), 341 (2), 452 (4)	36
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 200ab (4), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 342 (2), 347 (2), 400 (2)	26
Senior recital	0
Electives in music	6
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Entrance Requirements

Applicants who select music education as their major must perform an instrumental or vocal audition for the appropriate faculty.

All candidates for a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree and California Teaching Credential in music must give a recital and pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) before they can be admitted to student teaching. In addition, students should refer to the Professional Studies Requirements: Single Subject found in the School of Education Teaching Credentials section of the this Catalogue.

Requirements for the California Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential in Music

With planning and at least one summer session, it is possible for students to complete both a bachelor's degree in music education and a California Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential in Music in four years. Those graduates are then permitted to teach vocal and instrumental music (K-12) in the public schools of California and most other states. Teachers then have five years to complete the California Clear Professional Teaching Credential which consists of approximately 28 post-bachelor's degree units.

Twelve of the 16 units required for completion of the preliminary credential may also apply toward the required 28 units for the clear credential and toward the Master of Music Education degree at USC. These courses include CTSE 409, CTSE 410, CTSE 414, CTSE 474b, MUED 402 and MUED 403.

Performance majors who wish to complete a teaching credential should consult music education faculty advisors as early in their degree program as possible to arrange the music education portion. Performance majors may begin work toward the teaching credential as early as their freshman year.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Education courses: CTSE 203 (4), 474a (4)	8
MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2)	4
Large ensemble	8
MUED 241ab (4), 301 (1), 345abL (4), 346L (2), 347L (2), 348L (2), 430 (3), 443 (2), 448 (2), 452 (2)	24
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153 or 201 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 253 or 201 (4), 353 or 401 (2)	16
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Electives	8
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Total required for degree	132

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Classical Guitar)

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be able to play all diatonic major and minor scales (e.g., the Segovia edition) and Giuliani 120 Studies for the Right Hand; be able to demonstrate a knowledge of both apoyando (rest stroke) and tirando (free stroke); and demonstrate an adequate technical command of the instrument by performance of etudes of the level of Carcassi Op.60; Aguado (from Method of Guitar) and Simple Studies by Brouwer or standard etudes by Giuliani. Applicants must perform a short composition of the level of Tarrega Preludes, Tansman Three Pieces, a Sor minuet from Sonata, Op. 25, or Ponce Six Short Preludes.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2)	2
MUEN 226 (2), 426 (4)	6
Large ensemble*	2
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 426ab (6)	18
MUPF 153CG (4), 159 or 258 (2), 253CG (4), 353CG (4), 453CG (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 257 (8), 417 (2), 457 (8), 481 (2)	44
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Junior recital	0
Senior recital	0
Electives	6
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Studio Guitar)

Entrance Requirements

All applicants for this major are required to play an audition on electric guitar. If the applicant wishes, the audition may also include performance on acoustic guitar. The performance should demonstrate proficiency in playing scales and chords in major and minor keys as well as published or original repertoire of single note melody, accompaniment, and solo arrangements at an intermediate level of difficulty.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2)	2
MUEN 226 (2), 426 (4)	6
Large ensemble*	2
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 416 (3), 426a (3)	18
MUPF 153SG (4), 253SG (4), 353SG (4), 453SG (4), 158 (2),159 (2), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 258 (4), 328ab (6), 358 (4), 415 (2), 458 (2)	44
MUTC 132ab (2), 132ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Junior recital	0
Senior recital	0
Electives	6
	____
Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Harpsichord) or (Piano)

Entrance Requirements for Harpsichord Major

A performance audition is required for all entering harpsichord majors. Whether a piano or harpsichord is played for the audition, memorized performances of four contrasting movements from a suite by J.S. Bach and two contrasting sonatas by Scarlatti or Soler must be included.

Entrance Requirements for Piano Major

The applicant in piano must perform from memory three piano solos from the standard concert repertoire, each from a different stylistic period. The applicant must also submit a list of repertoire.

Curriculum Requirements for Harpsichord or Piano	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2)	2
MUEN 228 (2), 428 (4)	6
Large ensemble*	4
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 472ab (4)	16
MUPF 153P or HC (4), 253P or HC (4), 353P or HC (4), 453P or HC (4), 160ab (4), 170ab (2), 220 (2), 260ab (4), 360ab (4), 431ab (4), 481 (2)	38
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Senior recital	0
Electives	14
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Organ)

Entrance Requirements

The audition should include performance of works of moderate difficulty from at least three of the following periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. If the candidate has not previously studied organ, the audition may be taken on piano or harpsichord.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2)	4
Large ensemble*	4
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153OR (4), 253OR (4), 353OR (4), 453OR (4),160ab (4), 260ab (4), 220 (2), 465ab (4), 466ab (4)	34
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Senior recital	0
Electives in music	13
Electives	11
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Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

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

Entrance Requirements for Violin Majors

Applicants must play three-octave scales and arpeggios, and perform such standard etudes as Kreutzer, Fiorillo, and Carl Flesch Scale System. Students should play works corresponding in difficulty to the Bach Concerto in A-Minor, Mozart Concerto in G-Minor, any Handel sonata, and the Spohr Concerto No. 2, as well as the Bruch Concerto in G-Minor and the Mendelssohn Concerto.

Entrance Requirements for Viola Majors

Applicants must demonstrate a sound foundation in all major and minor scales, arpeggios in three octaves, and include etudes by Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Campagnoli, or Fuchs. Students should play a concerto corresponding in difficulty to Stamitz, Hoffmeister, Handel-Casadesus, or J.S. Bach, and a sonata or major recital work from the Romantic or contemporary period (e.g., Schumann's 'Adagio and Allegro,' or Hindemith's Trauermusik).

Entrance Requirements for Violoncello Majors

Applicants must demonstrate a sound foundation in all major and minor scales and arpeggios in three octaves and include etudes by Dotzauer (Books I and II), Duoport, Cossman Exercises for Finger Development. Students should play works corresponding in difficulty to the Bach Suite No. 1, Beethoven Sonata No. 1, baroque sonatas by Corelli, Handel, Vivaldi, Eccles, and concertos by Saint-Sa‘ns and Lalo.

Entrance Requirements for Double Bass Majors

Applicants must demonstrate a firm technical command of the instrument through the sixth position, as presented by a standard bass method such as Franz Simandl's New Method for the Double Bass, Book I. They must play major and minor scales in two octaves from E to G, others in one octave, and easier solos or selections from Simandl's 30 Etudes for Double Bass.

Entrance Requirements for Harp Majors

The candidate must be prepared to demonstrate adequate technical knowledge of such standard harp etudes as those of Pozzolli, Lariviere, Bochsa and Posse; and of works for solo harp at the level of Feerie by Tournier, Dussek and Rosetti sonatas; Handel's Tema con Variazioni; Hovhaness' Sonate; Pierne's Impromptu-Caprice; and Grandjany's Fantaisie.

Curriculum Requirements for Violin, Viola and Violoncello Majors	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Foreign language	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2)	2
Ensemble 227 (4), 427 (4) *	8
Large ensemble*	8
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 471ab (4), 472 (4), 481 (2)	36
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Electives**	6
Junior recital	0
Senior recital	0
	____
Total required for degree	132

*Required each semester in residence.

**Violin majors are required to take MUPF 201VA (2) as two units of the six-unit elective requirement.

Curriculum Requirements for Double Bass Majors	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Foreign language	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2)	2
MUEN 227 (2), 427 (2) *	4
Large ensemble*	8
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 262 (4), 462 (4), 472 (4), 481 (2)	40
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Electives	6
Junior recital	0
Senior recital	0
	____
Total required for degree	132

Curriculum Requirements for Harp Majors	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Foreign language	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2)	2
MUEN 227 (4), 427 (4)*	8
Large ensemble*	8
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 263 (4), 463 (4), 481 (2)	36
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Electives	6
Junior recital	0
Senior recital	0
	____
Total required for degree	132

*Required each semester in residence.

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocal Arts)

Entrance Requirements

Applicants are required to perform at least two songs in contrasting styles. The faculty committee will base its decision primarily on vocal talent and potential.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Foreign language	4 courses
FREN 120 (4), GERM 101 (4), ITAL 120 (4); FREN 150 (4) or GERM 102 (4) or ITAL 150 (4)
MUCD 340 (2)	2
Large ensemble*	4
Ensemble electives	2
MUHL 280ab (6)*, 385ab (6), 479 (4)	16
MUPF 153VO (4), 253VO (4), 353VO (4), 453VO (4), 401VC (3), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 303 (4), 404 (2), 441ab (4), 442ab (4)	43
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332a (2)	18
Senior recital	0
Electives	3
	____
Total required for degree	132

*Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble requirement.

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

Entrance Requirements

The applicant must demonstrate technical proficiency on the major instrument by standard exercises, solos, and/or excerpts from ensemble literature.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
MUCD 343 (2), 340 (2) or 443 (2)	4
MUEN 223 (4), 423 (4) *	8
MUEN 225 (4), 425 (4) *	8
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 252 (4), 452 (4), 473 (2), 250ab (4), 220 (2)	32
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2)	20
Senior recital	0
Electives	16
	____
Total required for degree	132

*Required each semester in residence.

Bachelor of Music in the Music Industry

Entrance Requirements

The B.M. degree is offered through the School of Music. Applicants will be admitted to the School of Music and the Music Industry Department. An audition on the applicant's principal performance medium to be reviewed by appropriate faculty is required of all Bachelor of Music in the Music Industry candidates. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for retention in the program.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Mathematics requirement: MATH 040x Basic Mathematical Skills or placement exam
MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2)	2
MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6)	12
MUIN 270 (4), 280 (4), 360 (4), 450 (8)	20
Three courses from the following:
MUIN 370 (4), 385 (4), 425 (4), 430 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 443 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4)	12
Recording Arts requirements:
MUIN 275ab (8) and 4 units from the following: MUIN 442 (2), 478 (2), 477 (2) or 494 (4)	12
MUPF 201 (8), 250ab (4), 401 (6)	18
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6)	16
Electives	8
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Bachelor of Science in Music Recording

Entrance Requirements

Applicants who select the Bachelor of Science in Music Recording as their major must be able to read, play and/or sing simple diatonic melodies, show reasonable keyboard facility and knowledge of major and minor scales, key signatures and intervals. A personal audition or recent cassette tape recording is required of all applicants in their principal performance medium. A knowledge of calculus and physics is desirable.

General Education Requirements

As of fall 1997, the university has instituted a new general education program, designed to be a simpler, more coherent and more integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge outside the major discipline which is expected of every undergraduate who receives a degree from USC. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.

All students who (1) enter the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) begin college elsewhere in the summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of 2000 or later must satisfy the requirements of the new general education program. Other students whose schedules permit are encouraged to follow the new program as well. However, continuing and transfer students in the fall of 1997 may elect to satisfy a "transitional" plan instead.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
General education	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Foreign language	3 courses
Mathematics requirement MATH 040x Basic Mathematical Skills or placement exam (see here)
Ensemble electives	4
MUHL 200x	4
MUIN 275ab (8), 286 (2), 291 (2), 379ab (4), 380 (2), 389 (2), 392 (2), 477 (2), 478 (2), 488ab (4), 493 (2)	32
MUPF 201 (4), 250ab (4)	8
MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6)	16
Electives	20
Remote Project	0
Studio Recording Projects	0
Film Scoring Projects	0
Qualifying Exam	0
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Minor in Music Recording

A minor in music recording is offered for undergraduate students to provide them with the background necessary to enter the field of recording engineering and to familiarize them with the design needs of recording equipment. A minimum of 24 units of coordinated courses is required for completion of this minor.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the program will require either MUIN 475a or the equivalent and a personal interview by the School of Music to assure that the student has sufficient musical background and skill.

Students admitted to this minor will be expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and to maintain that average with no grade lower than a "C" for all courses taken in the minor.

Required Courses		Units
MUIN 286	Recording Production Management	2
MUIN 291	The Mixing Console	2
MUIN 380	Tape and Tape Recorders	2
MUIN 389	Digital Equipment and Recording	2
MUIN 392	Acoustics and Speaker Design	2
MUIN 475abx	Recording Arts Workshop	8
MUIN 477	Remote Recording Techniques	2
MUIN 478	Advanced Multichannel Remix	2
MUIN 493	Audio Signal Processing Equipment	2
		____
		24
MUIN 379ab*	Recording Studio Theory	4
MUIN 488ab*	Recording Studio Maintenance	4
		____
		32

*Engineering majors may omit MUIN 379ab and MUIN 488ab.

Bachelor of Science in the Music Industry

Entrance Requirements

The B.S. degree is offered through the School of Music. Applicants will be admitted to the School of Music and the Music Industry Department. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for retention in the program.

General Education Requirements

As of fall 1997, the university has instituted a new general education program, designed to be a simpler, more coherent and more integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge outside the major discipline which is expected of every undergraduate who receives a degree from USC. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.

All students who (1) enter the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) begin college elsewhere in the summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of 2000 or later must satisfy the requirements of the new general education program. Other students whose schedules permit are encouraged to follow the new program as well. However, continuing and transfer students in the fall of 1997 may elect to satisfy a "transitional" plan instead.

Business-related Requirements

In addition to the above general education requirements, the following courses offered through the Schools of Business Administration and Engineering and the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences are required.

ECON 203	1 course
ECON 205	1 course
PDP 101x	1 course
MATH 117	1 course
MATH 118x	1 course
BUAD 250ab	2 courses
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	7 courses

Curriculum Requirements
General education requirements	6 courses
Writing	2 courses
Business-related requirements	7 courses
School of Music requirements:
MUEA 474ax (2)	2
MUHL 200x (4)	4
MUIN 270 (4), 280 (4), 360 (4), 450 (8)	20
Three courses from the following:
MUIN 370 (4), 385 (4), 425 (4), 430 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 443 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4)	12
Recording Arts requirements:
MUIN 275ab (8) and two from the following: MUIN 380 (2), 442 (2), 291 (2), and either 478 (4) or 494 (4)	16
MUPF 150ab (4)	4
MUTC 101x (2)	2
Electives	8
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Minor in Music Industry

A minor in the music industry is offered for undergraduate students to provide them with the background necessary to enter varied fields in the music business and to familiarize them with standard practices and procedures. A minimum of 24 units is required for completion of this minor.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the program will require a personal interview by the School of Music.

Students admitted to this minor will be expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and to maintain that average with no grade lower than a "C" for all courses taken in the minor.

Required Courses		Units
MUIN 270	Introduction to the Music Industry	4
MUIN 280	Communications in the Music Industry	4
MUIN 360	Introduction to Music Law	4
Three courses from the following:
MUIN 370	Distribution of Recorded Music and Music Publishing	4
MUIN 385	Radio in the Music Industry	4
MUIN 425	Live Music Production and Promotion	4
MUIN 430	Artist Management and Development	4
MUIN 435	Manufacture and Distribution of Musical Products	4
MUIN 440	Arts Management	4
MUIN 443	Supervision of Music for Television and Film	4
MUIN 447	Radio Management	4
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Bachelor of Arts

Two B.A. degrees are available, the B.A. with a major in music and the B.A., Humanities, with an emphasis in music. Both are granted by the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

General Education Requirements

As of fall 1997, the university has instituted a new general education program, designed to be a simpler, more coherent and more integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge outside the major discipline which is expected of every undergraduate who receives a degree from USC. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here. In addition, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must meet foreign language requirements.

All students who (1) enter the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) begin college elsewhere in the summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of 2000 or later must satisfy the requirements of the new general education program. Other students whose schedules permit are encouraged to follow the new program as well. However, continuing and transfer students in the fall of 1997 may elect to satisfy a "transitional" plan instead.

Requirements for the B.A. in Music

Lower Division Music Theory and Composition: 132ab (1-1), 133ab (3-3), 232ab (1-1), 233ab (3-3); Music History and Literature: 280ab (3-3); Music Performance: 153 or 201 (4), 250ab (2-2); Ensemble electives: (4)

Upper Division Music Theory and Composition: 332ab (1-1), 338x (2); Music History and Literature: 302x (4); 385ab (3-3); Music Performance: 401 (2); Music electives: (12)

Requirements for the B.A., Humanities, with an Emphasis in Music

Lower Division Music Theory and Composition: 132ab (1-1), 133ab (3-3), 232ab (1-1), 233ab (3-3); Music Performance: 153 or 201 (4), 250ab (2-2); Ensemble electives: (4)

Upper Division 36 units, 20 of which must be in the School of Music

Combined Curriculum for B.A. and B.M. Degrees

Students who wish to do so may pursue the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music and the Bachelor of Music concurrently by taking a combined curriculum totaling approximately 160 units. Information on this program is available in advisement.

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