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
The university's general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.
All students who (1) entered the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) began 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 who began college full-time before summer 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 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 ____ 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 ____ 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 ____ 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 ____ 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 ____ 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 4 MUED 241a (2), 301 (1), 345ab (4), 346L (2), 347L (2), 348L (2), 430 (3), 443 (2), 448 (2), 452 (2) 22 MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 MUPF 153 or 201 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 253 or 201 (4), 350a (2), 353 or 401 (2) 18 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 Electives 9 ____ 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 ____ 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 ____ 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 ____ 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), 438 (2), 439 (2), 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), 250ab (4), 220 (2) 30 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 Senior recital 0 Electives 18 ____ 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 ____ 132 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
The university's general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.
All students who (1) entered the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) began 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 who began college full-time before summer 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 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 ____ 128 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
The university's general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing and diversity requirements, which are described in detail here.
All students who (1) entered the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) began 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 who began college full-time before summer 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 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 Marshall School of Business, the School of 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 ____ 7 courses
Curriculum Requirements Units 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 ____ 128 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
The university's general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This new program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing, foreign language and diversity requirements, which are are described in detail here.
All students who (1) entered the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or later; or (2) began 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 who began college full-time before summer 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 may elect to satisfy a "transitional" plan .
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.
Minors in Music
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.
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 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.
PrerequisiteAcceptance 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 CoursesUnits 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 ____ 24 Minor in Jazz Studies
This 26-unit minor program in jazz studies incorporates course work in individual instruction, the history of jazz masters, techniques of jazz improvisation, jazz styles analysis, and aural skills for improvisors.
Requirements for admission are: GPA per university regulations, freshman standing and an audition.
Required Courses Units MUEN 405 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, or MUEN 429 Jazz Ensemble 2 MUHL 486 Jazz Masters of the 20th Century 2 MUPF 180 Techniques of Jazz Improvisation 4 MUPF 401 Individual Instruction 6 MUTC 200ab Jazz Styles Analysis 4 MUTC 342ab 2 Electives in Jazz 300-499 6 ____ Total 26 Minor in Musical Theatre
The minor in musical theatre, interdisciplinary in nature, is a 27-unit program incorporating the study of acting, dance or movement, vocal arts and related msical subjects. Admission to the minor requires an audition for music but not for theatre.
For students majoring in theatre or another non-music discipline.
Required Courses Units MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 4 MUPF 124ab Beginning Guitar, or MUPF 150ab Beginning Piano, or MUED 330x Fundamentals of Music 4 MUPF 401 Individual Instruction (6) or MUPF 141 Class Voice (2), or MUPF 241 Intermediate Class Voice (2), and MUPF 401 Individual Instruction (4) 6 MUPF 402* Musical Theatre Workshop 8 Two units to be selected from: THTR 181-189, or THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or THTR 316 Advanced Movement for Actors 2 THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 ____ Total 27 *2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR 397 Theatre Practicum I.
*2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR 397 Theatre Practicum I.
For students majoring in Music Performance (Vocal Arts): Required Courses Units MUPF 402* Musical Theatre Workshop 8 THTR 101 Introduction to Acting 4 THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 4 Two units to be selected from: THTR 181-189, or THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or THTR 316 Advanced Movement for Actors 2 Six units to be selected from: THTR 252ab Intermediate Acting I, or THTR 352ab Intermediate Acting II 6 ____ Total 27 For students majoring in music (non-Vocal Arts Performance):
Required Courses Units MUPF 401 Individual Instruction 4 MUPF 402* Musical Theatre Workshop 8 THTR 101 Introduction to Acting 4 THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 4 Two units to be selected from: THTR 181-189, or THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or THTR 316 Advanced Movement for Actors 2 Two units to be selected from: THTR 252ab Intermediate Acting I, or THTR 352ab Intermediate Acting II 2 ____ Total 27 *2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR 397 Theatre Practicum I.
Minor in Musical Studies
This 26-unit program in musical studies, with an emphasis in composition or performance, incorporates the study of music theory, music history, performance or composition, ensembles and electives. Students may enter the program in their freshman year. An audition is required for the performance emphasis but not for the composition emphasis.
Composition Emphasis Units MUHL 350abx Music, Culture and Ideas 6 MUTC 130abx Basics of Music Theory 6 MUTC 221ab Composition for Non-Majors 4 MUTC 420 Composition Forum III 2 MUTC 421ab Composition for Non-Majors II 4 Music Electives 300-499 4 ____ Total 26
Performance Emphasis Units MUEN 300-499 2 MUHL 350abx Music, Culture and Ideas 6 MUPF 250a Keyboard Instruction I 2 MUPF 401 Individual Instruction 6 MUTC 130abx Basics of Music Theory 6 Music Electives 4 ____ Total 26 Minor in Performing Arts Studies
The minor in Performing Arts provides an interdisciplinary inquiry into the nature and aesthetics of the performing arts. It combines the disciplines of cinema-television, dance, music and theatre. The minor is a unique course of study that looks at how the performing arts contribute to a culturally literate society. See the School of Theatre section of this catalogue.
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