This degree is granted by the School of Music.

Unit and Grade Requirements

Thirty units of graduate work are required; a minimum of 15 units (excluding thesis) must be at the 500 level or higher. All students must satisfy the special requirements of their major department (see departmental advisor). Students must complete at least 26 semester units at USC, including the thesis or recital. A grade point average of not less than 3.0 (A = 4.0) is required for all graduate courses in music, and a grade of B or higher is required for all courses in the major department. Students who transfer credits must achieve this average on all combined transferred and residence units.

Transferred Credits

All credits transferred must be the equivalent of corresponding current work at USC. Transfer work must have been completed within seven years from the date of admission to a master's degree program to be applied toward that degree.

Time Limit

All requirements for the Master of Music degree must be completed within five calendar years following the date on which the student is admitted to regular standing.

Thesis Requirements and Guidance Committees

A thesis is required of candidates for the Master of Music degree in composition and music education. For composition majors, it will consist of a work in three or more movements for four or more instruments; for music education majors, the thesis will consist of an extended written essay on a topic approved by the home department. Before registering for 594a Thesis, a student must choose a guidance committee composed of three regular faculty, approved by the department chair, of which at least two come from the home department. The chair of the guidance committee directly supervises the preparation of the thesis, the final acceptance of which is based upon the unanimous recommendation of all three members of the committee.

Master's Recital

At least one public recital is required of all candidates for the Master of Music degree with a major in choral music, composition, harpsichord, organ, strings or vocal arts. Two public recitals are required for majors in conducting, guitar, jazz studies, keyboard collaborative arts, wind and percussion instruments, and piano. Candidates should apply at the Music Operations Office for recital dates. Some departments require that a candidate be prepared to play or conduct the program for the approval of a faculty committee in advance of the recital.

Students majoring in conducting may complete the recital requirements with a formal public recital or with special projects assigned, approved and attended by faculty from the conducting department, who also judge the acceptability of all such performances.

Master of Music in Choral Music

Prerequisite

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent. Completed course work must include at least the following: Conducting 340, 343 and 441; Music History and Literature 280b and 385b; Theory and Composition 233b, 332b, 338x and 340x. One year of German or French is strongly recommended. Applicants must have attained senior standing in a principal performance medium.

Keyboard Proficiency

A keyboard proficiency test will be given by the choral faculty during the student's first semester in residence to determine if additional study in keyboard is required.

Final Oral Examination

A final oral examination in choral literature, conducting and rehearsal techniques will be administered by the choral music faculty.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
MUCM 540 (2), 541 (2), 542 (2), 543 (2), 590 (2)	10
MUCD 443 (2), 541 (6)	8
Ensemble	2
MUHL 570 (2), electives at 500 level (4)	6
MUPF 441a (2), 401VO (2)	4
Graduate recital	0
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Master of Music in Church Music

Prerequisite

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent. Completed course work must include at least the following: Conducting 340, 343 and 441; Music History and Literature 280b and 385b; Theory and Composition 233b, 332b, 338x and 340x. One year of German or French is strongly recommended. Applicants must have attained senior standing in a principal performance medium.

Keyboard and Voice Proficiency

Proficiency tests in keyboard and voice will be given by the choral and church music faculty during the student's first semester in residence to determine if additional study in either medium is required.

Final Oral Examination

A final oral examination in church music and related areas will be administered by the church and choral music faculty.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
Basic D.M.A. curriculum
MUCM 540 (2), 541 (2), 542 (2)	6
MUCH 470 (3), 473 (2), 474 (2) or
MUPF 441a (2), 571 (2), 590 (2)	11
MUCD 541 (4)	4
Ensemble	2
MUHL 570 (2), electives at the 500 level (2)	4
MUPF 401 or 453 (OR or VO)	3
Graduate recital or project	0
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Master of Music in Composition

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in composition or theory.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), electives at the 500 level (4)	8
MUPF 401, 453 or 553 in any performance medium	4
MUTC 537 (8), 592 (2), 594ab (4)	14
Electives	2
Graduate recital	0
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	30

Master of Music in Conducting

Prerequisite

The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree with a music major and have at least one year of experience conducting an orchestra. Class instruction in both choral and orchestral conducting is required.

Curriculum Requirements	Units
MUCD 541 (2), 543 (2), 550 (8)	12
Ensemble (preferably chamber music)	4
MUHL 570 (2)	2
One course from MUHL 573 (2), 574 (2), 575 (2), 576 (2), 577 (2), 578 (2) or MUPF 450 (2)	2
MUTC 532ab (4)	4
Electives	6
Two graduate recitals	0
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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 Requirements	Units
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	4
Two graduate recitals	0
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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 Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives at the 500 level (6)	8
MUED 500 (2), 505 (2), 594ab (4), electives (4)	12
MUPF (organ, piano, string instrument, vocal arts, or wind or percussion instrument)	4
Electives in music or education	4
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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 Requirements	Units
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 previously	8
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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 Requirements	Units
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 electives	4
Two graduate recitals	0
Electives	4
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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 Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
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 recital	0
Electives	4
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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 Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
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 recital	0
Electives	4
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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 Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
MUED 450a (2)	2
MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives at 500 level (6)	8
MUPF 553P (8); 520 (6)	14
Two graduate recitals	0
Electives	4
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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 Requirements	Units
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 recital	0
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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 Requirements	Units
Ensemble	2
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 recital	0
Electives	5
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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 Requirements	Units
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 recitals	0
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	30

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