USC Thornton School of Music

ince its founding in 1884, the USC Thornton School of Music has become the center of

higher education in music in the western United States and ranks among the top five Sschools of music in the nation. Situated in the heart of the vital musical life of Los Angeles, the Thornton School of Music brings together a distinguished faculty and gifted students from around the world. It is in this wonderfully diverse cultural milieu that students are offered instruction in virtually all professional and scholarly branches of music, including instrumental and vocal performance, jazz, early music, conducting, composition, film scoring, music industry, music education, recording arts, pedagogy, choral and church music, conducting and opera. In addition to its major programs, the Thornton School of Music also offers a wide array of music minors and general interest courses for students majoring in other disciplines.

The USC Symphony, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Opera, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Trojan Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble and a wide variety of large and small choral and instrumental ensembles assure students the broadest Professor Robert Lipsett, one of the world’s premier instructors of young violin talent, works performing experience. More than 500 formal and informal concerts and recitals are presented on with pupil Rachel Kim on her technique. campus each year and the school regularly presents eminent visiting artists and scholars in master classes, workshops, lectures, seminars and in performance.

Los Angeles is the home of numerous musical organizations whose performances contribute immeasurably to the cultural life of the region, and also the home of the nation’s major recording, radio, film and television industries. All offer abundant opportunities to the serious young musician. 646 USC Thornton School of Music

Music Student Services Organ Faculty United University Church-B Ramo Hall of Music 112 Gregor Piatigorsky Chair in Violoncello: Ronald (213) 740-4721 (213) 740-7703 Leonard, Dipl. FAX: (213) 740-5950 Chair: Ladd Thomas Email: [email protected] Professors: Arthur C. Bartner, Ed.D.*; Hans Assistant Dean: Debora Huffman Strings Beer; Nancy Bricard, M.M.; Terry Cravens, Ramo Hall of Music 112 D.M.A.; Donald Crockett, Ph.D.*; William Undergraduate Studies (213) 740-7704 Dehning, D.M.A.; Gary Glaze, M.M.; Stewart Ramo Hall of Music 112 Chair: Ronald Leonard Gordon, D.M.A.; Stephen Hartke, Ph.D.; (213) 740-7703 James Hopkins, Ph.D.*; Morten Lauridsen, Director: Stewart Gordon Studio Guitar D.M.A.*; Frederick Lesemann, D.M.A.*; Music Faculty Building 305 Larry Livingston, M.M.; Thom Mason, Graduate Studies (213) 740-7399 D.M.A.; Donald McInnes, M.M.; John Perry, Waite Phillips Hall 304 Chair: Richard Smith M.M.*; Daniel Pollack, M.S.*; Eleonore (213) 740-3211 Schoenfeld*; Bryan Simms, Ph.D.; Ladd Director: Bryan Simms Theory and Composition Thomas, D.Mus.; James Tyler; Jay Zorn, Music Faculty Building 308 D.M.E. Music Admissions (213) 740-7416 Music Faculty Building 410 Chair: Morten Lauridsen Associate Professors: Shelton Berg, M.M.; (213) 740-8986 Gilbert Blount, Ph.D.; Bruce Brown, Ph.D.; FAX: (213) 740-8995 Vocal Arts Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Art. Dipl.; Yehuda Gilad, Director: Christopher Sampson Ramo Hall of Music 112 Dipl.; Janet Johnson, Ph.D.; Norman Krieger, (213) 740-7704 M.M.; Robert Lipsett, B.A.; Thomas J. Choral and Church Music Chair: Gary Glaze Lymenstull, D.M.A.; Robert Moore, Ph.D.; Music Faculty Building 416 Erica Muhl, D.M.A.; Giulio Ongaro, Ph.D.; (213) 740-7418 Winds and Percussion Alan Smith, D.M.A.; James Smith, M.M.; Chair: William Dehning Music Faculty Building 308 Richard Smith, M.M.; John Thomas, M.M.; (213) 740-7416 Dennis Thurmond, M.M.; Frank Ticheli, Classical Guitar Chair: Terry Cravens D.M.A.; David Wilson, D.M.A.; Richard J. Music Faculty Building 305 Wingell, Ph.D. (213) 740-7399 Electroacoustic Media Chair: James Smith Music Faculty Building 416 Assistant Professors: Erik Forrester, M.M.; (213) 740-3224 Maria Anna Harley, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Hynes, Conducting Coordinator: Richard McIlvery B.M.; Timothy Lindberg, M.M.; Douglas Music Faculty Building 312 Lowry, M.M.; Patrice Madura, D.M.E.; (213) 740-3131 Keyboard Collaborative Arts David Pfeiffer, B.M.; Frank Potenza, B.M.; Acting Chair: Douglas Lowry Ramo Hall of Music 112 Karl Swearingen, D.M.A. (213) 740-7703 Jazz Studies Director: Alan Smith Adjunct Professors: Norman “Buddy” Baker, Music Faculty Building 305 D.M.A.; James Decker, A.A.; Vincent (213) 740-3119 Recording Arts DeRosa; Boyde Hood, M.M.; John T. Chair: Shelton Berg Music Faculty Building 416 Johnson, B.M.; David Raksin, M.A.; Cherry (213) 740-3224 Rhodes, B.M. Keyboard Studies Director: Richard McIlvery Ramo Hall of Music 112 Adjunct Associate Professors: Joel Timm, (213) 740-7703 Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television D.M.A.; JoAnn Turovsky, M.M. Chair: Stewart Gordon Music Faculty Building 308 (213) 740-7416 Adjunct Assistant Professors: John Clayton, Music History and Literature Director: Norman D. (Buddy) Baker B.M.; David Howard, B.A.; William Waite Phillips Hall 304 Kanengiser, M.M.; Janice McVeigh, M.A.; (213) 740-3211 All departments may be reached by writing to: Roy Poper, B.M.; Scott Tennant, M.M.; Chair: Janet Johnson USC School of Music Dennis Trembly Music Faculty Building Music Education Los Angeles, CA 90089-0851 Lecturers: Nico Abondolo; Lucina Agabian- Waite Phillips Hall 302 FAX: (213) 740-3217 Hubbard; Dale Anderson; John Barnett; Janet (213) 740-3211 Beazley; Richard Bellis; William Biersach; Chair: Patrice Madura Administration Bernadene Blaha; Timothy Boyle; Jon Larry J. Livingston, M.M., Dean Burlingame; George Burt; Pat Caddick; Music Industry Glenn Carlos; Lucinda Carver; Martin Music Faculty Building 416 Douglas Lowry, M.M., Associate Dean Chalifour; Polli Chambers-Salazar; Ndugo (213) 740-3224 Chancler; Patricia Cloud; Rose Corrigan; Bill Chair: Richard McIlvery Susan M. Benedict, M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Cunliffe; Frank Curtis; Neal Desby; Theresa Administration Dimond; Joe Diorio; Timothy Emmons; Bruce Eskovitz; Judith Farmer; Anne Debora L. Huffman, Ed.D., Assistant Dean for Farnsworth; Gregg Field; Ralph Fielding; Academic Services Degree Programs 647

Angel Figueroa; Anthony Fox; Andrew Combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music Entrance to the Degree Programs Garver; John Girvin; Kirill Gliadkovsky; Students wishing to fulfill the requirements Admission to a degree program is granted Pamela Goldsmith; Sara Graef; Mitchell for both the Bachelor of Arts (with a major in through USC’s admission process, described Hanlon; Joe Harnell; Brian Head; Lloyd music) and the Bachelor of Music degrees in the Admission section of this catalogue. Hebert; Lucille Hunt; Clay Jenkins; Ed may take a combined curriculum totaling A supplementary application form is also Kalnins; Pat Kelley; Brian King; Victoria approximately 160 units. required for students seeking admission to Kirsch; Tim Kobza; Miran Kojian; Milcho the School of Music, which can be obtained Leviev; Peter Loewen; Kenneth Lopez; Minors in Music Five different minors in from the School of Music Office of Jonathan Mack; Gary Mannon; Peter Marsh; music are offered, each approaching the disci- Admissions. Shigemi Matsumoto; Ingrid Matthews; pline from a unique perspective and with a Stephen Maxym; Thomas Beno May; George distinct curriculum: Jazz Studies, Musical Applicants to a program within the school McIntyre; Vince Mendoza; Cynthia Munzer; Studies (Composition or Performance), are screened by appropriate faculty selection Shaun Naidoo; Barbara Northcutt; David Musical Theatre, Music Industry, and Music committees that hold auditions, interviews Oakes; Tom Osuna; John Paton; Antoinette Recording. and examine supportive materials. Letters of Perry; Louise Reichlin; Christine Rosander; acceptance are issued by the USC Office of Leonard Rosenmann; James Rötter; Daniel Master of Music This degree allows specializa- Admission. Rothmuller; Chris Rozé; Willis Schaefer; tion in several areas. It requires a minimum David Scott; James Self; Bob Sheppard; Jack of 30 graduate units, of which 15 must be at Audition Smalley; David Spear; Nick Strimple; the 500 level or higher. Students complete A personal audition or recent video or cas- Tierney Sutton; Chris Taylor; Richard Todd; either a thesis or recital(s) as part of the sette tape recording is required of applicants Terry Trotter; Stephen Trovato; Alan Vogel; degree requirements. The degree can be to most curricula offered by the School of Fred Vogler; James Walker; David Weiss; earned in choral music, church music, compo- Music including the Bachelor of Arts degree. Terry Woodson; Gary Woodward; Suli Xue; sition, conducting, music education, key- Details may be found on the supplementary Nancy Yamagata; Christopher Young; board collaborative arts, guitar, harpsichord, application form. If a tape is submitted, it Michele Zukovsky jazz studies, organ, piano, voice or instrumen- should contain representative selections in tal performance. The degree is granted by the applicant’s repertoire and should accom- Emeritus Professors: Nancy Bricard, M.M.*; the School of Music. pany the supplementary application. Tapes Charles C. Hirt, Ph.D.; Ellis Kohs, M.A.; will not be returned unless return postage is Arend Koole, D.Litt. et Phil.; Mitchell Lurie; Master of Music Education This degree is supplied. William A. Schaefer, M.A.; Margaret Schaper, offered jointly by the Schools of Music and M.M.*; Alice Schoenfeld*; Eudice Shapiro; Education. It is intended for persons who are All new students should be prepared to audi- Brooks Smith; William Thomson, Ph.D. now, or who plan to be, school or community tion in their principal performance medium music specialists. during their initial registration period prior to Emeritus Associate Professor: Pierre Tagmann, planning a program for the first semester. Ph.D. Master of Arts This degree, offered through Sight reading may be included in the audition. the Graduate School in conjunction with the *Recipient of university-wide or school teaching award. School of Music, stresses music history, early Graduate Record Examinations music performance or music theory, with Scores from the General Test of the Graduate Degree Programs emphasis on scholarly research. Record Examinations (GRE) are required for The Thornton School of Music offers profes- application and admission to the Master of sional and academic degrees at the bachelor’s, Doctor of Musical Arts The D.M.A. is the high- Arts, Doctor of Musical Arts and Doctor of master’s and doctoral levels. These degrees est professional degree offered by the School Philosophy degrees. (The Music Subject are summarized below. of Music. Students may specialize in choral Test is not required.) Test scores on the GRE music, church music, composition, music that are more than five years old at the time Bachelor of Music Students working toward education, vocal or instrumental performance. of application are not accepted. this professional degree have a wide choice of specializations: composition, electroacoustic Doctor of Philosophy Offered through the Placement Tests media, music education, music industry, Graduate School, this is an academic degree Undergraduate transfer students who have instrumental performance, jazz studies, and in the fields of historical musicology or music had formal study in any of the following areas vocal arts. Students can take either a single theory. A substantial background in music, must take the appropriate placement exami- major program or double majors in several research and languages is required. nation prior to their first registration: aural combinations such as organ and harpsichord skills, theory, music history, conducting, or piano and composition, music education California Single Subject Credential in Music analysis, counterpoint, orchestration and per- and wind, string, or percussion instrument. The state of California requires five years of formance. The results of these examinations The degree is granted by the School of study for a clear teaching credential in any determine placement in appropriate sequen- Music. field. Students who wish a teaching credential courses. tial in music must first complete a music Bachelor of Arts This degree is for students degree. After completing the fifth year of Music Graduate Entrance Examinations with a strong music background but who study, including directed teaching and other Achievement tests in basic musical skills and wish to combine professional music training professional courses, the student will be rec- areas of study are required of all entering with substantial study in other disciplines. ommended for the credential. Interested stu- graduate students during the first semester dents should consult the music education fac- or summer session in residence. A list of Bachelor of Science Offered by the School of ulty as early as possible before completing required examinations for each major can be Music in the specialized areas of music their degrees. obtained from the Office of Music Admis- industry and music recording. sions. Examination dates are announced each semester in the Schedule of Classes. A passing 648 USC Thornton School of Music

grade in each required examination or a mini- Proficiency in piano is required in all curricu- Advanced Studies mum grade of B- in corresponding remedial la and may be achieved through class and/or This program is designed for students who courses is a prerequisite to formal classifica- individual instruction. Some curricula require have a basic education in music, have a tion for any graduate study. Also see Admis- competency in one additional performance focused educational goal and do not wish to sion to Graduate Standing on page 656. medium. pursue an academic degree. It is particularly appropriate for non-U.S. citizens (as well as Advanced Standing Credit for Music Taken in Attendance at recitals in the field of the stu- U.S. citizens whose prior musical education Accredited Schools of Music dent’s major is a regular part of the work in does not qualify them for admission to Ameri- Music courses completed with satisfactory applied music for all music majors. Students can degree programs), postgraduates who wish grades in a member institution of the National also must enroll in either composition or per- to complete special educational or scholarly Association of Schools of Music are acceptable formance forums (depending on the student’s projects, and working professionals who wish for transfer. The university reserves the right, major) presented by the school. Attendance at to enhance or expand their qualifications. however, to require a student to take a place- recitals is recommended for non-music majors ment test (at no cost) to determine the level of who take individual instruction as an elective. Artist Diploma achievement in any given aspect of music, and This program is designed for young artists of to review the student’s credentials at the end Curriculum Requirements exceptional ability and musical sensitivity of one semester at USC to determine what The curriculum requirements for each major who plan careers as solo performers. The credit will in fact be transferred. are listed under each degree. The USC Artist Diploma Program provides young course classification and numbering system is artists the opportunity to devote their full Advanced Standing Credit for Music Not Taken in explained on page 47. In addition, music time to concentrated study and practice for Accredited Schools of Music courses sometimes carry the following abbre- the duration of their assigned programs. Students who wish credit for music taken in viations: CD = Conducting; CG = Classical institutions not accredited by the National Guitar; HC = Harpsichord; OR = Organ; Advanced Studies Certificate Program in Scoring Association of Schools of Music must provide P = Piano; SG = Studio Guitar; VA = Viola; for Motion Pictures and Television the Office of Admissions with information on VC = Voice Coaching; VO = Voice. This one-year program is designed for stu- their prior work, showing the subjects stud- dents who hold the Bachelor of Music in ied, the number of lessons in each subject, Change of Curriculum Composition or its equivalent. Persons who the length of each lesson, number of years of To change from one curriculum to another, a complete the Scoring for Motion Pictures and study and the names of instructors. Such spe- student must obtain written approval of all of Television non-degree curriculum will be cial requests are dealt with on an individual the following: the department chair in the awarded an Advanced Studies Certificate basis. Examinations or continuation work or curriculum which the student is leaving, the from the School of Music. both may be required before credit allowance department chair for the new curriculum and is considered. the dean of the School of Music. Honor Society Pi Kappa Lambda General Requirements Non-Degree Programs Pi Kappa Lambda is a national honor society All curricula leading to the Bachelor of Students who have highly specialized inter- established in 1918 for the promotion and Music, Master of Music and Doctor of ests which may not be met through degree recognition of scholarship and performance in Musical Arts degrees require proficiency in programs may apply for admission to one of music. Students of the School of Music are eli- performance. This is accomplished by indi- the following non-degree programs. gible for election to Eta chapter at the Univer- vidual instruction in the areas best suited to sity of Southern California, established in 1923. the student’s ability and interests.

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) is a profession- Senior Recital General Education Requirements al degree granted by the School of Music. All performance majors must present a senior The university’s general education program The various majors for the degree are listed recital consisting of a memorized program one provides a coherent, integrated introduction subsequently along with special requirements hour long (except in the case of certain wind to the breadth of knowledge you will need to for each. instruments) in partial fulfillment of the degree consider yourself (and to be considered by requirements. Composition majors present a other people) a generally well-educated per- Individual Instruction in Residence full-length recital of their original compositions. son. This new program requires six courses in Candidates for the B.M. degree in perfor- A candidate’s program must be ready for pre- different categories, plus writing and diversi- mance must complete a minimum of three sentation before a faculty committee at least ty requirements, which are described in semesters of individual instruction in their one month before the required public recital. detail on pages 167 through 172. major field while in residence. Complete details are available from the Music Operations Office, School of Music. All students who (1) entered the School of Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or Undergraduate Degrees 649

later; or (2) began college elsewhere in the In addition to the above curricular require- Bachelor of Music in Electroacoustic Media summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college ments, B.M. candidates in composition Entrance Requirements earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of (including film scoring emphasis) must take Applicants must demonstrate proficiency on 2000 or later, must satisfy the requirements departmental comprehensive examinations in a non-electronic instrument by audition or of the new general education program. Other six areas: audition tape. They must show a knowledge students whose schedules permit are encour- of basic musical materials such as scales, inter- aged to follow the new program as well. (1) instrumental performance at an intervals and chords by submitting an original, However, continuing and transfer students mediate level; hand-notated musical composition. Success in who began college full-time before summer (2) theory and analysis; college preparatory science courses is also 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 (3) aural skills; expected. may elect to satisfy a “transitional” plan (4) instrumentation; instead, which is outlined on page 172. (5) music literature; CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS (6) elementary score-reading. General education 6 courses The Provost has allowed an exception to the Writing 2 courses rules governing the new general education Students must pass in at least four areas to MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2) 2 requirements for certain groups of students continue on to the senior year of the major MUEA 101 (2), 201ab (8), 301ab (8), pursuing performance degrees in music. and, in order to graduate, must pass in all six 401ab (8) 26 Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music in areas. Large ensemble* 4 Jazz Studies or the Bachelor of Music in Ensemble electives 2 Bachelor of Music in Composition Performance (in all tracks except organ) may MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 (Film Scoring) satisfy their social issues and first writing MUPF 180 (2), 250ab (4), 153 (2), requirement separately by taking WRIT 130 Entrance Requirements 253 (4), 353 (4) 16 (instead of WRIT 140) in the spring of their Knowledge of basic musical materials such as Four units from the following: freshman year. In addition those pursuing the scales, intervals and chords by sight and sound. MUIN 286 (2), 291 (2), 379ab (4), 380 (2), Bachelor of Music in Performance (vocal arts) Reasonable keyboard facility is required. 389 (2), 475b (2), 477 (2), 478 (2), may satisfy Category I of the new program Composition majors must submit one or two 488ab (4), 493 (2), 494 (4) 4 with MUHL 280ab. original compositions when applying. MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2) or 342ab (2), In all other respects, students in the School CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS 338x (2) 20 of Music must satisfy the general education General education 6 courses Electives 14 requirements as described on pages 167 Writing 2 courses Senior recital 0 through 172. MUCD 343 (2) and 442 (2) 4 Large ensemble* 4 Total required for degree 132 Bachelor of Music in Composition Ensemble electives 2 Entrance Requirements MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble Knowledge of basic musical materials such as MUPF 250ab (4), 350ab (4)** 8 requirement scales, intervals and chords by sight and sound. MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 135 (2), Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Reasonable keyboard facility is required. 137ab (4), 220 (2), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), Composition majors must submit one or two 235 (2), 236 (2), 237ab (8), 320 (2), Entrance Requirements original compositions when applying. 332ab (2), 334ab (4), 336ab (4), A performance audition with the appropriate 337ab (4), 436 (2), 437ab (4), performance faculty is required of all enter- CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS 440ab (4), 442ab (4), 443ab (4), 470 (2) 72 ing jazz studies majors before admission can General education 6 courses Senior recital 0 be completed. Technical proficiency should Writing 2 courses be demonstrated through standard exercises, MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2) 4 Total required for degree 134 solos and/or excerpts from traditional jazz lit- Large ensemble* 4 erature. Transfer students must meet perfor- Ensemble electives 2 *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble mance levels expected in the first two years MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 requirement. of the major. MUPF 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 401P (4) ** 12 MUEA 474a or 474b or MUPF 490 2 **Requirement may be fulfilled with MUPF 201P and MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 135 (2), MUPF 401P if proficiency level equivalent to MUPF 137ab (4), 220 (2), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 350b is demonstrated by examination. 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. 650 USC Thornton School of Music

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS All candidates for a Bachelor of Music in Bachelor of Music in Performance (Classical Guitar) General education 6 courses Music Education degree and California Writing 2 courses Teaching Credential in music must give a Entrance Requirements MUEN 232 (4), 229 (2), 429 (4), 432 (4) 14 recital and pass the California Basic Educa- Applicants must be able to play all diatonic Large ensemble* 2 tional Skills Test (CBEST) before they can major and minor scales (e.g., the Segovia edi- MUED 443 (2) 2 be admitted to student teaching. In addition, tion) and Giuliani 120 Studies for the Right MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 486 (2) 14 students should refer to the Professional Hand; be able to demonstrate a knowledge of MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), Studies Requirements: Single Subject found both apoyando (rest stroke) and tirando (free 180 (4), 220 (2), 250ab (4), 252 (2), in the School of Education Teaching stroke); and demonstrate an adequate techni- 341 (2), 451 (4), 452 (2) 36 Credentials section of this catalogue. cal command of the instrument by perfor- MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 200ab (4), mance of etudes of the level of Carcassi 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 338x (2) or 342ab (2), Requirements for the California Single Subject Op.60; Aguado (from Method of Guitar) and 347 (2), 400 (2) 26 Preliminary Teaching Credential in Music Simple Studies by Brouwer or standard etudes Electives in music 6 With planning and at least one summer ses- by Giuliani. Applicants must perform a short Senior recital 0 sion, it is possible for students to complete composition of the level of Tarrega Preludes, both a bachelor’s degree in music education Tansman Three Pieces, a Sor minuet from Total required for degree 132 and a California Single Subject Preliminary Sonata, Op. 25, or Ponce Six Short Preludes. Teaching Credential in Music in four years. *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble Those graduates are then permitted to teach CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS requirement. vocal and instrumental music (K-12) in the General education 6 courses public schools of California and most other Writing 2 courses Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (Vocal) states. Teachers then have five years to com- MUCD 343 (2) 2 Entrance Requirements plete the California Clear Professional MUEN 226 (2), 426 (4) 6 A performance audition with the appropriate Teaching Credential which consists of approx- Large ensemble* 2 performance faculty is required of all enter- imately 28 post-bachelor’s degree units. Ensemble electives 2 ing jazz studies majors before admission can MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 426ab (6) 18 be completed. Technical proficiency should Twelve of the 16 units required for comple- MUPF 153CG (4), 159 or 258 (2), be demonstrated through standard exercises, tion of the preliminary credential may also 253CG (4), 353CG (4), 453CG (4), solos and/or excerpts from traditional jazz lit- apply toward the required 28 units for the 220 (2), 250ab (4), 257 (8), 417 (2), erature. Transfer students must meet perfor- clear credential and toward the Master of 457 (8), 481 (2) 44 mance levels expected in the first two years Music Education degree at USC. These MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), of the major. courses include CTSE 409, CTSE 410, 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 CTSE 414, CTSE 474b, MUED 402 and Electives 6 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS MUED 403. Junior recital 0 General education 6 courses Senior recital 0 Writing 2 courses Performance majors who wish to complete a MUEN 232 (4), 205/405 (6), 432 (4) 14 teaching credential should consult music Total required for degree 132 Large ensemble* 2 education faculty advisors as early in their MUED 443 (2) 2 degree program as possible to arrange the *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 486 (2) 14 music education portion. Performance majors requirement. MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), may begin work toward the teaching creden- Bachelor of Music in Performance (Studio 401 (2), 180 or 218 (2), 220 (2), tial as early as their freshman year. Guitar) 250ab (4), 252 (2), 311 (2), 341 (2), 452 (4) 36 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Entrance Requirements MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 200ab (4), General education 6 courses All applicants for this major are required to 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 342ab (2), 347 (2), Writing 2 courses play an audition on electric guitar. If the 400 (2) 26 Education courses: CTSE 203 (4) 4 applicant wishes, the audition may also Electives in music 6 MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2) 4 include performance on acoustic guitar. The Senior recital 0 Large ensemble 4 performance should demonstrate proficiency Ensemble electives 3 in playing scales and chords in major and Total required for degree 132 MUED 241a (2), 301 (1), 345ab (4), minor keys as well as published or original 346L (2), 347L (2), 348L (2), 430 (3), repertoire of single note melody, accompani- *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble 443 (2), 448 (2), 452 (2), 474 (4) 26 ment, and solo arrangements at an intermedi- requirement. MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 ate level of difficulty. MUPF 153 or 201 (4), 220 (2), Bachelor of Music in Music Education 250ab (4), 253 or 201 (4), 350a (2) Entrance Requirements 353 or 401 (2) 18 Applicants who select music education as MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), their major must perform an instrumental or 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 vocal audition for the appropriate faculty. Electives 9 Total required for degree 132 Undergraduate Degrees 651

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Bachelor of Music in Performance (Organ) Entrance Requirements for Double Bass Majors General education 6 courses Entrance Requirements Applicants must demonstrate a firm technical Writing 2 courses The audition should include performance of command of the instrument through the sixth MUCD 343 (2) 2 works of moderate difficulty from at least three position, as presented by a standard bass meth- MUEN 226 (2), 426 (4) 6 of the following periods: Baroque, Classical, od such as Franz Simandl’s New Method for the Large ensemble* 2 Romantic and Contemporary. If the candidate Double Bass, Book I. They must play major and Ensemble electives 2 has not previously studied organ, the audition minor scales in two octaves from E to G, others MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 416 (3), may be taken on piano or harpsichord. in one octave, and easier solos or selections 426a (3) 18 from Simandl’s 30 Etudes for Double Bass. MUPF 153SG (4), 253SG (4), 353SG (4), CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS 453SG (4), 158 (2), 159 (2), 220 (2), General education 6 courses Entrance Requirements for Harp Majors 250ab (4), 258 (4), 328ab (6), 358 (4), Writing 2 courses The candidate must be prepared to demon- 415 (2), 458 (2) 44 MUCD 340 (2), 343 (2) 4 strate adequate technical knowledge of such MUTC 132ab (2), 132ab (6), 232ab (2), Large ensemble* 4 standard harp etudes as those of Pozzolli, 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 Ensemble electives 2 Lariviere, Bochsa and Posse; and of works for Electives 6 MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 solo harp at the level of Feerie by Tournier, Junior recital 0 MUPF 153OR (4), 253OR (4), 353OR (4), Dussek and Rosetti sonatas; Handel’s Tema Senior recital 0 453OR (4),160ab (4), 260ab (4), con Variazioni; Hovhaness’ Sonate; Pierne’s 220 (2), 465ab (4), 466ab (4) 34 Impromptu-Caprice; and Grandjany’s Fantaisie. Total required for degree 132 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA AND *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble Electives in music 13 VIOLONCELLO MAJORS UNITS requirement. Electives 11 General education 6 courses Senior recital 0 Writing 2 courses Bachelor of Music in Performance Foreign language 2 courses (Harpsichord) or (Piano) Total required for degree 132 MUCD 343 (2) 2 Entrance Requirements for Harpsichord Major Ensemble 227 (4), 427 (4) 8 A performance audition is required for all *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble Large ensemble* 8 entering harpsichord majors. Whether a piano requirement. MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 or harpsichord is played for the audition, MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), Bachelor of Music in Performance (Violin), memorized performances of four contrasting 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), (Viola), (Violoncello), movements from a suite by J.S. Bach and two 471ab (4), 472 (4), 481 (2) 36 (Double Bass) or (Harp) contrasting sonatas by Scarlatti or Soler must MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), be included. Entrance Requirements for Violin Majors 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 Applicants must play three-octave scales and Electives** 6 Entrance Requirements for Piano Major arpeggios, and perform such standard etudes Junior recital 0 The applicant in piano must perform from as Kreutzer, Fiorillo, and Carl Flesch Scale Senior recital 0 memory three piano solos from the standard System. Students should play works corre- concert repertoire, each from a different styl- sponding in difficulty to the Bach Concerto in Total required for degree 132 istic period. The applicant must also submit a A-Minor, Mozart Concerto in G-Minor, any list of repertoire. Handel sonata, and the Spohr Concerto No. 2, *Required each semester in residence. as well as the Bruch Concerto in G-Minor and CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR the Mendelssohn Concerto. **Violin majors are required to take MUPF 201VA (2) HARPSICHORD OR PIANO UNITS as two units of the six-unit elective requirement. General education 6 courses Entrance Requirements for Viola Majors Writing 2 courses Applicants must demonstrate a sound founda- CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2) 2 tion in all major and minor scales, arpeggios in FOR DOUBLE BASS MAJORS UNITS MUEN 228 (2), 428 (4) 6 three octaves, and include etudes by Kreutzer, General education 6 courses Large ensemble* 4 Fiorillo, Campagnoli, or Fuchs. Students Writing 2 courses MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6), 472ab (4) 16 should play a concerto corresponding in diffi- Foreign language 2 courses MUPF 153P or HC (4), 253P or HC (4), culty to Stamitz, Hoffmeister, Handel- MUCD 343 (2) 2 353P or HC (4), 453P or HC (4), Casadesus, or J.S. Bach, and a sonata or major MUEN 227 (2), 427 (2) 4 160ab (4), 170ab (2), 220 (2), 260ab (4), recital work from the Romantic or contempo- Large ensemble* 8 360ab (4), 431ab (4), 481 (2) 38 rary period (e.g., Schumann’s ‘Adagio and MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), Allegro,’ or Hindemith’s Trauermusik). MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 262 (4), Electives 14 Entrance Requirements for Violoncello Majors 462 (4), 472 (4), 481 (2) 40 Senior recital 0 Applicants must demonstrate a sound founda- MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), tion in all major and minor scales and arpeggios 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 Total required for degree 132 in three octaves and include etudes by Electives 6 Dotzauer (Books I and II), Duoport, Cossman Junior recital 0 *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble Exercises for Finger Development. Students Senior recital 0 requirement. should play works corresponding in difficulty to the Bach Suite No. 1, Beethoven Sonata No. Total required for degree 132 1, baroque sonatas by Corelli, Handel, Vivaldi, Eccles, and concertos by Saint-Saëns and Lalo. 652 USC Thornton School of Music

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS FOR HARP MAJORS UNITS General education 6 courses General Education 6 courses General education 6 courses Writing 2 courses Writing 2 courses Writing 2 courses MUCD 343 (2), 340 (2) or 443 (2) 4 Large ensemble 2 Foreign language 2 courses MUEN 223 (4), 423 (4) * 8 MUEA 474abx 4 MUCD 343 (2) 2 MUEN 225 (4), 425 (4) * 8 MUEN 229 or 429 4 MUEN 227 (4), 427 (4) 8 MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 MUEN 232 or 432 4 Large ensemble* 8 MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), MUHL 280ab (6), 486 (2) 8 MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 252 (4), 452 (4), 250ab (4), 220 (2) 30 MUIN 270 (4), 280 (4), 360 (4) 12 MUPF 153 (4), 253 (4), 353 (4), 453 (4), MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), Three courses from the following: 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 263 (4), 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 MUIN 370 (4), 385 (4), 425 (4), 430 (4) 463 (4), 481 (2) 36 Electives 18 435 (4), 440 (4), 443 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4) 12 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), Senior recital 0 MUPF 153, 253, 353, 453 8 233ab (6), 332ab (2), 338x (2) 20 MUPF 180ab (4), 250a (2), 341 (2) 8 Electives 6 Total required for degree 132 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 200ab (4), Junior recital 0 342ab (2) 14 Senior recital 0 *Required each semester in residence. Electives 20 Senior recital 0 Total required for degree 132 Bachelor of Music in the Music Industry Entrance Requirements Total required for degree 128 *Required each semester in residence. The B.M. degree is offered through the School of Music. Applicants will be admitted Bachelor of Science in the Music Industry Bachelor of Music in Performance to the School of Music and the Music Entrance Requirements (Vocal Arts) Industry Department. An audition on the The B.S. degree is offered through the School Entrance Requirements applicant’s principal performance medium of Music. Applicants will be admitted to the Applicants are required to perform at least to be reviewed by appropriate faculty is School of Music and the Music Industry two songs in contrasting styles. The faculty required of all Bachelor of Music in the Department. An overall grade point average committee will base its decision primarily on Music Industry candidates. An overall grade of 2.0 is required for retention in the program. vocal talent and potential. point average of 2.0 is required for retention in the program. General Education Requirements CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS The university’s general education program General education 6 courses CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS provides a coherent, integrated introduction Writing 2 courses General education 6 courses to the breadth of knowledge you will need to Foreign language 4 courses Writing 2 courses consider yourself (and to be considered by FREN 120 (4), GERM 101 (4), Mathematics requirement: MATH 040x other people) a generally well-educated per- ITAL 120 (4); FREN 150 (4) or Basic Mathematical Skills or placement exam son. This new program requires six courses in GERM 102 (4) or ITAL 150 (4) MUCD 340 (2) or 343 (2) 2 different categories, plus writing and diversi- MUCD 340 (2) 2 MUHL 280ab (6), 385ab (6) 12 ty requirements, which are described in Large ensemble* 4 MUIN 270 (4), 280 (4), 360 (4), 450 (8) 20 detail on pages 167 through 172. Ensemble electives 2 Three courses from the following: MUHL 280ab (6)*, 385ab (6), 479 (4) 16 MUIN 370 (4), 385 (4), 425 (4), All students who (1) entered the School of MUPF 153VO (4), 253VO (4), 430 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 443 (4), Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or 353VO (4), 453VO (4), 401VC (3), 445 (4), 447 (4) 12 later; or (2) began college elsewhere in the 220 (2), 250ab (4), 350ab (4), 303 (4), Recording Arts requirements: summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college 404 (2), 438 (2), 439 (2), 442ab (4) 43 MUIN 275ab (8) and 4 units from the earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), following: MUIN 442 (2), 478 (2), 2000 or later, must satisfy the requirements 233ab (6), 332ab (2) 18 477 (2) or 494 (4) 12 of the new general education program. Other Electives 3 MUPF 201 (8), 250ab (4), 401 (6) 18 students whose schedules permit are encour- Senior recital 0 MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), aged to follow the new program as well. 232ab (2), 233ab (6) 16 However, continuing and transfer students Total required for degree 132 Electives 8 who began college full-time before summer 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 *Transfer credit may not fulfill the large ensemble 132 may elect to satisfy a “transitional” plan requirement. instead, which is outlined on page 172. Bachelor of Science in Jazz Studies Bachelor of Music in Performance (Flute), Entrance Requirements Business-related Requirements (Oboe), (Clarinet), (Bassoon), (Saxophone), The Bachelor of Science degree is offered In addition to the above general education (French Horn), (Trumpet), (Trombone), through the School of Music and requires a requirements, the following courses offered (Tuba) or (Percussion) live audition or audition tape on the appli- through the Marshall School of Business, the Entrance Requirements cant’s principal instrument, to be evaluated School of Engineering and the College of The applicant must demonstrate technical by the jazz studies faculty. The audition Letters, Arts and Sciences are required. proficiency on the major instrument by stan- should include standard jazz repertoire in a dard exercises, solos, and/or excerpts from variety of styles. Retention in the program is ensemble literature. contingent upon the maintenance of an overall grade point average of 2.0 and a 3.0 grade point average in jazz studies courses. Undergraduate Degrees 653

ECON 203 1 course diversity requirements, which are described person. This program requires six courses in ECON 205 1 course in detail on pages 167 through 172. different categories, plus writing, foreign lan- PDP 101x 1 course guage and diversity requirements, which are MATH 117 1 course All students who (1) entered the School of described in detail on pages 167 through 172. MATH 118x 1 course Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or BUAD 250ab 2 courses later; or (2) began college elsewhere in the All students who (1) entered the School of summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college Music as freshmen in the summer of 1997 or 7 courses earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of later; or (2) began college elsewhere in the 2000 or later, must satisfy the requirements summer of 1997 or later; or (3) began college CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS of the new general education program. Other earlier but transfer to USC in the summer of General education requirements 6 courses students whose schedules permit are encour- 2000 or later, must satisfy the requirements Writing 2 courses aged to follow the new program as well. of the new general education program. Other Business-related requirements 7 courses However, continuing and transfer students students whose schedules permit are encour- School of Music requirements: who began college full-time before summer aged to follow the new program as well. MUEA 474ax (2) 2 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 However, continuing and transfer students MUHL 200x (4) 4 may elect to satisfy a “transitional” plan who began college full-time before summer MUIN 270 (4), 280 (4), 360 (4), 450 (8) 20 instead, which is outlined on page 172. 1997 and enter USC before summer 2000 Three courses from the following: may elect to satisfy a “transitional” plan MUIN 370 (4), 385 (4), 425 (4), CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS instead, which is outlined on page 172. 430 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 443 (4), General education 6 courses 445 (4), 447 (4) 12 Writing 2 courses Requirements for the B.A. in Music Recording Arts requirements: Foreign language 3 courses Lower Division Music Theory and Composition: MUIN 275ab (8) and two from the following: Mathematics requirement MATH 040x Basic 132ab (1-1), 133ab (3-3), 232ab (1-1), 233ab MUIN 380 (2), 442 (2), 291 (2), Mathematical Skills or placement exam (3-3); Music History and Literature: 280ab and either 478 (4) or 494 (4) 16 (see page 53) (3-3); Music Performance: 153 or 201 (4), MUPF 150ab (4) 4 Ensemble electives 4 250ab (2-2); Ensemble electives: (4) MUTC 101x (2) 2 MUHL 200x 4 Electives 8 MUIN 275ab (8), 286 (2), 291 (2), Upper Division Music Theory and Compo- 379ab (4), 380 (2), 389 (2), 392 (2), sition: 332ab (1-1), 338x (2); Music History 128 477 (2), 478 (2), 488ab (4), 493 (2) 32 and Literature: 302x (4); 385ab (3-3); Music MUPF 201 (4), 250ab (4) 8 Performance: 401 (2); Music electives: (12) Bachelor of Science in Music Recording MUTC 132ab (2), 133ab (6), 232ab (2), Entrance Requirements 233ab (6) 16 Requirements for the B.A., Humanities, with an Applicants who select the Bachelor of Electives 20 Emphasis in Music Science in Music Recording as their major Remote Project 0 Lower Division Music Theory and Compo- must be able to read, play and/or sing simple Studio Recording Projects 0 sition: 132ab (1-1), 133ab (3-3), 232ab (1-1), diatonic melodies, show reasonable keyboard Film Scoring Projects 0 233ab (3-3); Music Performance: 153 or 201 facility and knowledge of major and minor Qualifying Exam 0 (4), 250ab (2-2); Ensemble electives: (4) scales, key signatures and intervals. A personal audition or recent cassette tape recording is 128 Upper Division 36 units, 20 of which must be required of all applicants in their principal in the School of Music performance medium. A knowledge of calcu- Bachelor of Arts lus and physics is desirable. Two B.A. degrees are available, the B.A. with Combined Curriculum for B.A. and B.M. a major in music and the B.A., Humanities, Degrees General Education Requirements with an emphasis in music. Both are granted Students who wish to do so may pursue the The university’s general education program by the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Bachelor of Arts with a major in music and provides a coherent, integrated introduction the Bachelor of Music concurrently by taking to the breadth of knowledge you will need to General Education Requirements a combined curriculum totaling approximate- consider yourself (and to be considered by The university’s general education program ly 160 units. Information on this program is other people) a generally well-educated per- provides a coherent, integrated introduction available in advisement. son. This new program requires six courses to the breadth of knowledge you will need to in different categories, plus writing and consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated

Minors in Music

Minor in Music Recording Prerequisite Students admitted to this minor will be A minor in music recording is offered for Acceptance into the program will require expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and undergraduate students to provide them with either MUIN 475a or the equivalent and a to maintain that average with no grade lower the background necessary to enter the field of personal interview by the School of Music to than a “C” for all courses taken in the minor. recording engineering and to familiarize them assure that the student has sufficient musical with the design needs of recording equipment. background and skill. The minor is not available to B.M. or B.S. music majors. 654 USC Thornton School of Music

REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Minor in Jazz Studies For students majoring in music performance MUIN 286 Recording Production This 26-unit minor program in jazz studies (vocal arts): Management 2 incorporates course work in individual REQUIRED COURSES UNITS MUIN 291 The Mixing Console 2 instruction, the history of jazz masters, tech- MUPF 402* Musical Theatre MUIN 380 Tape and Tape niques of jazz improvisation, jazz styles analy- Workshop 8 Recorders 2 sis, and aural skills for improvisors. The THTR 101 Introduction to Acting 4 MUIN 389 Digital Equipment and minor is not available to B.M. majors. THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 Recording 2 MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: MUIN 392 Acoustics and Speaker Requirements for admission are: GPA per Reflection of American Design 2 university regulations, freshman standing and Diversity, Issues, and MUIN 475abx Recording Arts an audition. Experiences 4 Workshop 8 Two units to be selected from: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS THTR 181-189, or MUIN 477 Remote Recording MUEN 405 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, or THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or Techniques 2 MUEN 429 Jazz Ensemble 2 THTR 316 Advanced Movement MUIN 478 Advanced Multichannel MUHL 486 Jazz Masters of the for Actors 2 Remix 2 20th Century 2 Six units to be selected from: MUIN 493 Audio Signal Processing MUPF 180 Techniques of Jazz THTR 252ab Intermediate Acting I, or Equipment 2 Improvisation 4 THTR 352ab Intermediate Acting II 6 24 MUPF 401 Individual Instruction 6 MUTC 200ab Jazz Styles Analysis 4 Total units 27 MUTC 342ab 2 Minor in Music Industry *2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR Electives in Jazz 300-499 6 A minor in the music industry is offered for 397 Theatre Practicum I. undergraduate students to provide them with Total 26 the background necessary to enter varied For students majoring in music (non-vocal fields in the music business and to familiarize Minor in Musical Theatre arts performance): them with standard practices and procedures. The minor in musical theatre, interdiscipli- REQUIRED COURSES UNITS A minimum of 24 units is required for com- nary in nature, is a 27-unit program incorpo- MUPF 401VO Individual Instruction 4 pletion of this minor. The minor is not avail- rating the study of acting, dance or move- MUPF 402* Musical Theatre able to B.M. or B.S. music majors. ment, vocal arts and related musical subjects. Workshop 8 Admission to the minor requires an audition THTR 101 Introduction to Acting 4 Prerequisite for music but not for theatre. THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 Acceptance into the program will require a MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: personal interview by the School of Music. For students majoring in theatre or another Reflection of American non-music discipline. Diversity, Issues, and Students admitted to this minor will be REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Experiences 4 expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and MUED 400 The Broadway Musical: Two units to be selected from: to maintain that average with no grade lower Reflection of American THTR 181-189, or than a “C” for all courses taken in the minor. Diversity, Issues, and THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or Experiences 4 THTR 316 Advanced Movement REQUIRED COURSES UNITS MUPF 124ab Beginning Guitar, or for Actors 2 MUIN 270 Introduction to the MUPF 150ab Beginning Piano, or Two units to be selected from: Music Industry 4 MUED 330x Fundamentals of Music 4 THTR 252ab Intermediate Acting I, or MUIN 280 Communications in the MUPF 401 Individual Instruction (6) THTR 352ab Intermediate Acting II 2 Music Industry 4 or MUIN 360 Introduction to MUPF 141 Class Voice (2), or Total units 27 Music Law 4 MUPF 241 Intermediate Class Three courses from the following: Voice (2), and *2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR MUIN 370 Distribution of Recorded MUPF 401 Individual Instruction (4) 6 397 Theatre Practicum I. Music and Music MUPF 402* Musical Theatre Minor in Musical Studies Publishing 4 Workshop 8 MUIN 385 Radio in the Music Two units to be selected from: This 26-unit program in musical studies, with Industry 4 THTR 181-189, or an emphasis in composition or performance, MUIN 425 Live Music Production THTR 216 Movement for Actors, or incorporates the study of music theory, music and Promotion 4 THTR 316 Advanced Movement history, performance or composition, ensem- MUIN 430 Artist Management for Actors 2 bles and electives. Students may enter the and Development 4 THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition 3 program in their freshman year. An audition MUIN 435 Manufacture and is required for the performance emphasis but Distribution of Total units 27 not for the composition emphasis. This minor Musical Products 4 is not available to music majors with the MUIN 440 Arts Management 4 *2 units of MUPF 402 may be satisfied by taking THTR exception of music industry and music MUIN 443 Supervision of Music 397 Theatre Practicum I. recording majors who may declare the com- for Television and Film 4 position emphasis of this minor. MUIN 447 Radio Management 4 24 Graduate Degrees 655

COMPOSITION EMPHASIS UNITS PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS UNITS Minor in Performing Arts Studies MUHL 350abx Music, Culture and MUEN 300-499 2 The minor in Performing Arts provides Ideas 6 MUHL 350abx Music, Culture and an interdisciplinary inquiry into the MUTC 130abx Basics of Music Theory 6 Ideas 6 nature and aesthetics of the performing MUTC 221ab Composition for MUPF 250a Keyboard Instruction I 2 arts. It combines the disciplines of cinema- Non-Majors 4 MUPF 401 Individual Instruction 6 television, dance, music and theatre. MUTC 420 Composition Forum III 2 MUTC 130abx Basics of Music Theory 6 The minor is a unique course of study MUTC 421ab Composition for Music Electives 4 that looks at how the performing arts con- Non-Majors II 4 tribute to a culturally literate society. See Music Electives 300-499 4 Total 26 the School of Theatre section of this catalogue, page 760. Total 26

Graduate Degrees

Admission-Audition Requirements

In addition to USC admission requirements Music History and Literature Guitar for graduate students, the following supple- M.A. candidates must submit a statement of Applicants will be expected to perform 30 mentary procedures are necessary for admis- objectives and one or two representative his- minutes of solo and/or ensemble music from sion to graduate study in the Thornton torical or analytical term papers, and the classical guitar or the studio/jazz reper- School of Music. Graduate Record Examinations scores. toire. An in-person audition is recommended; Applicants for the Ph.D. should submit a however, a recent, high-fidelity recording is Choral Music statement of objectives, a copy of the mas- acceptable. Applicants should submit a statement of ter’s thesis, and Graduate Record objectives along with evidence of at least two Examinations scores. Early Music Performance years’ experience as a choral conductor for The audition must be performed on one or the M.M. degree, four years for the D.M.A. A Music Theory more historical instruments, and it should tape recording of at least 30 minutes duration Applicants must submit an analytical study of consist of representative selections for those of a choral group conducted by the applicant a large composition. media. should be submitted. Choral works of several periods and styles, and at least one work from Performance Organ the contemporary period must be included. A personal audition or recent video or cas- The audition should include performance of sette tape recording of representative selec- works of moderate difficulty from at least Church Music tions is required for all applicants seeking three of the following periods: Baroque, Applicants for the major in church music admission as a performance major. If a cassette Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. should submit a statement of career objec- is submitted, it should accompany the sup- tives and a 15-minute tape recording of the plementary application; it will not be Piano applicant’s performance in the principal per- returned unless return postage is supplied. The M.M. applicant in piano must perform formance medium. from memory one major work from three dif- Keyboard Collaborative Arts ferent stylistic periods and an etude by Composition The audition, preferably performed in per- Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff or a similar Two or three carefully prepared scores of son, is in two parts. The piano solo part composer. The D.M.A. applicant must per- recent works should be submitted with the should include two piano solos, performed form four selections from different stylistic application for admission. Recordings of from memory, from contrasting stylistic peri- periods and an etude. these works should be included if possible. ods. The keyboard collaborative part should include two complete instrumental sonatas, String Instrument Conducting performed with music, four songs from con- Applicants should prepare an audition of Selected applicants will be invited to present trasting stylistic periods and one aria, per- approximately 30-40 minutes in length. a live audition with the university orchestra. formed with music. The collaborative reper- Repertoire should be selected from standard Such applicants will be contacted to deter- toire must be selected from an approved list, literature such as concerti, sonatas or unac- mine repertoire. available from the department. Additionally, companied works. students will be tested on their sight-reading Music Education ability and demonstration of skills in diction Applicants must submit a resume of their and translation. Submission of a solo and teaching and other relevant professional ensemble repertoire list is required. experience, including a statement indicating the progress and achievement students have attained under their guidance. 656 USC Thornton School of Music

Vocal Arts excerpts from the ensemble repertoire which work, then further registration must include Applicants are required to prepare a memo- demonstrate musicianship and technical remedial courses in all areas where deficien- rized program of at least five selections. The proficiency. cies exist. In addition, all entrance examina- repertoire should include at least one operatic tions must be passed or corresponding reme- aria, represent contrasting styles, and demon- Admission to Graduate Standing dial course work must be completed with a strate diction facility in at least two foreign Students accepted into a graduate degree minimum grade of B- before permission to languages. program are required to take entrance exami- present a graduate recital is given. This poli- nations prior to their registration in School of cy applies also to students pursuing M.A. and Wind or Percussion Instrument Music courses. If all examinations are not Ph.D. degrees. Applicants will be required to perform their passed by the end of two semesters of course choice of standard exercises, solos, and/or

Master of Music

This degree is granted by the Thornton based upon the unanimous recommendation CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS School of Music. of all three members of the committee. MUCM 540 (2), 541 (2), 542 (2), 543 (2), 590 (2) 10 Unit and Grade Requirements Master’s Recital MUCD 443 (2), 541 (6) 8 Thirty units of graduate work are required; a At least one public recital is required of all Ensemble 2 minimum of 15 units (excluding thesis) must candidates for the Master of Music degree MUHL 570 (2), electives at 500 level (4) 6 be at the 500 level or higher. All students with a major in choral music, composition, MUPF 439 (2), 401VO (2) 4 must satisfy the special requirements of their harpsichord, organ, strings or vocal arts. Two Graduate recital 0 major department (see departmental advisor). public recitals are required for majors in con- Students must complete at least 26 semester ducting, guitar, jazz studies, keyboard collab- 30 units at USC, including the thesis or recital. orative arts, wind and percussion instruments, A grade point average of not less than 3.0 and piano. Candidates should apply at the Master of Music in Church Music (A = 4.0) is required for all graduate courses Music Operations Office for recital dates. Prerequisite in music, and a grade of B or higher is Some departments require that a candidate Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music required for all courses in the major depart- be prepared to play or conduct the program degree or its equivalent. Completed course ment. Students who transfer credits must for the approval of a faculty committee in work must include at least the following: achieve this average on all combined trans- advance of the recital. Conducting 340, 343 and 441; Music History ferred and residence units. and Literature 280b and 385b; Theory and Students majoring in conducting may com- Composition 233b, 332b and 338x. One year Transferred Credits plete the recital requirements with a formal of German or French is strongly recommend- All credits transferred must be the equivalent public recital or with special projects assigned, ed. Applicants must have attained senior of corresponding current work at USC. Trans- approved and attended by faculty from the standing in a principal performance medium. fer work must have been completed within conducting department, who also judge the seven years from the date of admission to a acceptability of all such performances. Keyboard and Voice Proficiency master’s degree program to be applied toward Proficiency tests in keyboard and voice will that degree. Master of Music in Choral Music be given by the choral and church music fac- Prerequisite ulty during the student’s first semester in Time Limit Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music residence to determine if additional study in All requirements for the Master of Music degree or its equivalent. Completed course either medium is required. degree must be completed within five calen- work must include at least the following: dar years following the date on which the stu- Conducting 340, 343 and 441; Music History Final Oral Examination dent is admitted to regular standing. and Literature 280b and 385b; Theory and A final oral examination in church music and Composition 233b, 332b and 338x. One year related areas will be administered by the Thesis Requirements and Guidance of German or French is strongly recom- church and choral music faculty. Committees mended. Applicants must have attained A thesis is required of candidates for the senior standing in a principal performance CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Master of Music degree in composition and medium. MUCM 540 (2), 541 (2), 542 (2) 6 music education. For composition majors, it MUCH 470 (3), 473 (2), 474 (2) or will consist of a work in three or more move- Keyboard Proficiency MUPF 439 (2), 571 (2), 590 (2) 11 ments for four or more instruments; for music A keyboard proficiency test will be given by MUCD 541 (4) 4 education majors, the thesis will consist of an the choral faculty during the student’s first Ensemble 2 extended written essay on a topic approved semester in residence to determine if addi- MUHL 570 (2), electives at the by the home department. Before registering tional study in keyboard is required. 500 level (2) 4 for 594a Thesis, a student must choose a MUPF 401 or 453 (OR or VO) 3 guidance committee composed of three regu- Final Oral Examination Graduate recital or project 0 lar faculty, approved by the department chair, A final oral examination in choral literature, of which at least two come from the home conducting and rehearsal techniques will be 30 department. The chair of the guidance com- administered by the choral music faculty. mittee directly supervises the preparation of the thesis, the final acceptance of which is Graduate Degrees 657

Master of Music in Composition Master of Music in Music Education Master of Music in Performance Prerequisite Prerequisite (Harpsichord) The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music Prerequisite degree with a major in composition or theory. degree with a major in music education and The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music have one year of teaching experience beyond degree with a major in harpsichord or in CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS supervised student teaching. another keyboard instrument. Ensemble 2 MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), electives CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS at the 500 level (4) 8 Ensemble 2 Ensemble 2 MUPF 401, 453 or 553 in any MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives at MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL performance medium 4 the 500 level (6) 8 electives at the 500 level (4) 8 MUTC 537 (8), 592 (2), 594ab (4) 14 MUED 500 (2), 505 (2), 594ab (4), MUPF 481 (2), 553HC (8) 10 Electives 2 electives (4) 12 Music electives (at least two from Graduate recital 0 MUPF (organ, piano, string instrument, the 500 level) 6 vocal arts, or wind or Electives 4 30 percussion instrument) 4 Graduate recital 0 Electives in music or education 4 Master of Music in Conducting 30 Prerequisite 30 The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree Master of Music in Performance (Organ) with a music major and have at least one year Master of Music in Performance (Keyboard Prerequisite of experience conducting an orchestra. Class Collaborative Arts) The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music instruction in both choral and orchestral con- Prerequisite degree with a major in organ or equivalent. ducting is required. Applicants must hold the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano or keyboard col- CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS laborative arts or equivalent background as Ensemble 2 MUCD 541 (2), 543 (2), 550 (8) 12 determined by the accompanying faculty. MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), Ensemble (preferably chamber music) 4 MUHL electives at the 500 level (4) 8 MUHL 570 (2) 2 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS MUPF 481 (2), 553OR (8) 10 One course from MUHL 573 (2), MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL Music electives (at least two from 574 (2), 575 (2), 576 (2), 577 (2), electives at the 500 level (4) 8 the 500 level) 6 578 (2) or MUPF 450 (2) 2 MUPF 481 (2), 553AC (8), 560 (2), Electives 4 MUTC 532ab (4) 4 561 (2) 14 Graduate recital 0 Electives 6 Electives in music which should include Two graduate recitals 0 MUPF 442ab and MUHL 479ab if 30 comparable courses have not been Master of Music in Performance (Piano) 30 taken previously 8 Two graduate recitals, one with Prerequisite Master of Music in Jazz Studies voice(s), the other with instrument(s) 0 The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music Prerequisite degree in piano or equivalent. The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music 30 degree with a major in jazz studies or its CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Master of Music in Performance (Guitar) equivalent. Ensemble 2 Students may emphasize either Classical MUED 450a (2) 2 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Guitar (CG) or Studio Guitar (SG). MUHL 570 (2), MUHL electives MUEN 429 (4), 532 (4) 8 at 500 level (6) 8 MUED 443 (2) or 547 (2) 2 Prerequisite MUPF 553P (8); 520 (6) 14 MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL electives The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree Electives 4 at the 500 level (2) 6 with a major in music with guitar as the prin- Two graduate recitals 0 MUPF 553 (8) 8 cipal instrument. MUTC 547 (2) 2 30 Electives 4 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Two graduate recitals 0 MUEN 426 (2), electives (2) 4 MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), MUHL 30 electives at the 500 level (2) 6 MUPF 553CG or 553SG (8), 557 (4) or 558 (4) 12 Music electives 4 Electives 4 Two graduate recitals 0 30 658 USC Thornton School of Music

Master of Music in Performance (Violin), Master of Music in Performance (Vocal Arts) The opera workshop is a repertory experi- (Viola), (Violoncello), (Double Bass) or (Harp) Prerequisite ence involving preparation and performance Prerequisite The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music of operatic works and excerpts for perfor- The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in vocal arts or equivalent. mance both on and off the USC campus. degree with a major in a string instrument or equivalent. CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Master of Music in Performance (Flute), (Oboe), (Clarinet), (Bassoon), (Saxophone), Ensemble 2 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS (French Horn), (Trumpet), (Trombone), MUHL 570 (2), electives at 500 level (2) 4 (Tuba) or (Percussion) MUCD 443 (2) 2 MUPF 443 (2), 540 (2), 541 (2), 553VO (8) 14 Ensemble 427 (2), electives (2) 4 Electives in music (400 or 500 level) 5 Prerequisite MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), Electives 5 The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music MUHL electives at the 500 level (4) 8 Graduate recital 0 degree with a major in a wind instrument or MUPF 481 (2), 553 (8) 10 percussion or equivalent. Music electives (at least two from 30 the 500 level) 6 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Graduate recital 0 USC Opera MUCD 443 (2) 2 USC Opera is an integral part of the Vocal MUEN 425 (4), large ensemble (4) 8 30 Arts Department, providing career develop- MUHL 570 (2), 578 (2), electives at the ment opportunities for singers, coach/pianists, 500 level (4) 8 conductors and directors. The program MUPF 452 (2), 481 or 482 (2), 553 (8) 12 includes instruction in opera history and liter- Two graduate recitals 0 ature, coaching techniques, stage direction, body movement for singers, stage training, 30 role study and analysis.

Master of Music Education

Prerequisites Candidates whose undergraduate degrees material. Candidates may produce, design, The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Music are not from USC must achieve passing arrange or implement innovative ideas, materi- degree or its equivalent, with a minimum scores or take assigned course work in all als or curricula for specific application in undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. areas of the USC Music Graduate Entrance school or community musical settings. Examinations. The complete battery of Additional Requirements examinations must be taken at the time the Transferred Credits Candidates must complete the equivalent of candidate registers for the first graduate Up to four units of graduate credit of B (3.0) at least one year of full-time teaching prior to course. or higher may be transferred. Courses must completion of the degree. Thirty units of be the equivalent of corresponding current graduate work are required; a minimum of Candidates other than USC graduates may work at USC. 15 units must be taken at the 500 level or not enroll in 500-level music history courses higher. Students must complete at least or 400-level conducting, theory, or composi- CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS 26 units at USC, including MUED 592 Final tion courses without having passed the appro- MUED 500 (2) , 505 (2) 4 Project. A grade point average of not less priate sections of the Music Graduate MUED 592 Final Project 2 than 3.0 (A = 4.0) is required of all graduate Entrance Examinations. Electives in music education 6 courses in music, and a grade of B or higher is Electives in music 6 required for all courses in music education. The culmination of the degree will consist of a Electives 12 Students who transfer credit must achieve creative project developed under the guidance this average on all combined transfer or resi- of a member of the music education faculty. 30 dence units. Projects must be reported in written form but need not be limited to traditional written

Master of Arts

This degree is under the jurisdiction of the Departmental Requirements Regular (classified) standing is achieved Graduate School. Students should also refer Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of when the general test of the Graduate to the Graduate School section of this cata- the Music Graduate Entrance Examinations Record Examinations has been taken, and logue for general regulations, page 555. All and the Graduate Record Examinations, when the Music Graduate Entrance courses applied toward the degree must be scholastic record, performance in at least one Examinations have been completed satisfac- courses accepted by the Graduate School. field of applied music, including piano, and torily. Remedial course work, if recommend- in a particular subject of graduate research. ed, may be substituted for repetition of examinations. Graduate Degrees 659

Language Requirement MUTC 533ab and MUTC 534ab. At least Degree Requirements for the Early Music Students are required to demonstrate a read- eight units must be in history, language, liter- Performance Emphasis ing knowledge by passing an examination in ature or the arts other than music. A compre- REQUIREMENTS UNITS one foreign language chosen by the student hensive examination, normally given in the MUEN 450 (3) 3 from among French, German, Italian or last semester of course work, is required in MUHL 570 (2), 572 (3), 574 (2), 575 (2), Latin. This requirement must be passed lieu of a thesis. 589ab (2-2), prior to the comprehensive examination. 594ab (2-2), MUHL electives (2) * 19 Degree Requirements for the Music Theory MUPF 450 (2), 553 (5) 7 Prerequisites Emphasis Electives in letters, arts and sciences 4 Applicants should have an undergraduate REQUIREMENTS UNITS degree with a major in music; competency in MUTC 533ab (4), 534ab (4), 540 (2), 33 French or German; 18 units or equivalent in 550 (2) 12 theory, including harmony, analytical tech- MUHL 570 (2) and one 500-level *Chosen from MUHL 573, 576, 583-586, 595, 683-686. niques and counterpoint; eight units or MUHL elective (2) 4 equivalent in music history and literature; Music electives 4 The thesis will include the planning, research, and at least 16 units in history, literature or Electives in letters, arts and sciences 4 preparation and leadership of a full-length pro- the arts other than music. MUTC 594ab (4) 4 gram in early music. This practical work will be supported by a written essay that deals, as Degree Requirements for the Music History 28 appropriate, with historical data sources, and Literature Emphasis authentic performance practices and a stylistic Thirty units of course work, of which at least assessment of the repertoire that is performed. 18 must be chosen from the following: In lieu of a comprehensive examination, can- MUHL courses numbered 500 or higher, didates for the Early Music Performance Emphasis will be required to pass periodic reviews to demonstrate progress.

Non-Degree Programs

Advanced Studies Certificate Program in Entrance Requirements 3. If available, a VHS videocassette of a com- Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television 1. Five to eight minutes of music the student pleted project(s). This one-year program is designed for stu- has composed, recorded on a chrome-tape dents who hold the Bachelor of Music in audiocassette (non-Dolby). Send a copy, not CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Composition or its equivalent. Persons who the master. Music should show fluency in a MUCD 521ab 4 complete the Scoring for Motion Pictures and number of styles. Include a cassette contents MUTC 440ab (4), 442ab (4), Television non-degree curriculum will be sheet which lists title, duration and any addi- 443ab (4), 520ab (2), 522ab (4), awarded an Advanced Studies Certificate tional information concerning the music. 523ab (4), 545ab (4) 26 from the School of Music. 2. A score or sketch for three pieces of music 30 recorded on the audiocassette. The preferred score size is 8.5" x 11" paper.

Doctor of Musical Arts

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is a Graduate Record Examinations evaluated on musicianship and general acade- comprehensive professional degree granted Scores from the General Test of the Graduate mic qualifications, teaching experience and by the School of Music in choral music, Record Examinations (GRE) are required for the validity and quality of creative, literary or church music, composition, music education application and admission to the Doctor of performance projects submitted. The com- or performance. Musical Arts degree. (The Music Subject mittee determines the student’s continuation Test is not required.) Test scores on the GRE in the program, proposed areas of concentra- Degree Prerequisites that are more than five years old at the time tion and the guidance committee members. D.M.A. applicants must complete the appro- of application are not accepted. priate master of music degree program or its Course Requirements equivalent. Graduate Committee Interview Each student is required to prepare four areas Before the completion of 16 units beyond the of concentration: the major field, music histo- Admission master’s degree and before permission to pre- ry and literature, and elective areas chosen in Refer to School of Music Graduate Degrees, sent the second doctoral recital is requested, consultation with his or her advisor from two Admission Requirements. doctoral students must submit a detailed cur- of the following: theory and composition riculum vitae to the Graduate Committee of (composition, counterpoint, film music, the School of Music summarizing their back- orchestration, analysis, band arranging, or ground and objectives. The student will be 660 USC Thornton School of Music

choral arranging); performance, early music, Guidance Committee there is no more than one dissenting vote on or jazz studies; music education; church or The guidance committee is composed of at the guidance committee. A student must pass choral music; conducting; pedagogy (perfor- least five members: two faculty from the both the written and oral examinations to mance or theory); electro-acoustic media; a major department, one of whom will serve as pass the qualifying examination. A pass on field outside of music. chair; a faculty member from music history the examination cannot be made contingent and literature; and one faculty member from upon any form of additional work. Each of the elective fields must be prepared each of the student’s elective fields. At least by taking six to eight units of course work in four members of a committee must be drawn If a student fails the qualifying examination, that area, excluding courses from the basic from tenured and tenure-track faculty. the guidance committee may permit the stu- curriculum, as determined by the department dent to repeat it once at a mutually satisfacto- in which the minor fields are administered. No The committee administers the written and ry time within a period of not less than six more than two of the four fields may be under oral parts of the qualifying examination. The months nor more than one year from the date the guidance of the same department within committee continues to serve until the qualify- of the first examination. A student may not the School of Music, and at least one of the ing examination has been passed, the disserta- take the qualifying examination more than elective fields must result in a written exami- tion topic approved, and the student is admit- twice. nation as part of the qualifying examinations. ted to candidacy. For students in curricula which require recitals, the guidance committee Admission to Candidacy Required courses for each major curriculum serves as the recital committee and is responsi- Admission to candidacy occurs after the stu- are listed subsequently in this catalogue. ble for the format, content, scheduling, and dent has passed the qualifying examination, Special requirements in any of the four areas approval of the required performances. upon formal action of the dean of the School of concentration (if any) are determined by of Music. The dissertation, treatise, or one the guidance committee member responsible Qualifying Examination final recital must be completed after admis- for that area. The qualifying examination for the D.M.A. is sion to candidacy. administered by the student’s guidance com- A minimum of 65 graduate units beyond the mittee. It is comprehensive, partly written Doctoral Dissertation bachelor’s degree are required to complete and partly oral, and designed in part to test A dissertation based on original investigation the degree. Fifty-five or more units must be the student’s fitness for independence as a is required of candidates in church music, in music, 12 of these beyond the master’s performer, composer, teacher, researcher composition, and music education, and a trea- level must be in the major. At least 40 of and/or scholar. The student must obtain per- tise is required in choral music. Either docu- these must be at the 500 level or higher. All mission from the guidance committee to take ment must reveal scholarly ability, technical course work earned under these require- the qualifying examination and schedule it at mastery, capacity for independent research ments for a doctoral degree is considered to least two months in advance to ensure the and originality in creative thought. be obsolete after 10 years from the date of committee’s availability. The examination completion of such work and may not be may be taken at any time during or following Dissertation Committee used to fulfill degree requirements. the final semester of course work (except dis- After the guidance committee recommends sertation or individual instruction), provided admission to candidacy and approves the dis- Residence Requirement that all members of the guidance committee sertation or treatise topic, it is reduced to three A minimum of two years of full-time study are available to administer it. Qualifying members. This smaller committee guides the beyond the Master of Music degree is examinations will not be scheduled during student through the completion of the final required for the Doctor of Musical Arts. At summer sessions except under extraordinary project. Additional members may be added at least one year of full-time study beyond the circumstances and only with the written the discretion of the chair of the committee if master’s degree (eight units or more per approval of all guidance committee members. the topic requires special expertise. semester) must be in residence at USC. All portions of the examination must be completed within one month. Registration Grade Point Average Requirements The student must register in 794 Dissertation A minimum grade point average of 3.0 Written examinations are prepared and read each semester after admission to candidacy (A = 4.0) is required for all graduate course by the guidance committee. All of the stu- until degree requirements are completed. units in music. A grade of B or higher is dent’s areas of concentration, except perfor- Registration for the dissertation in no less required for all courses in the major. mance, conducting and composition, will be than two regular term semesters following covered in a written examination or compara- admission to candidacy entitles the candidate Transfer Credit ble project. The examination in performance, to supervision by the dissertation committee. Transfer work must have been completed conducting or composition normally is a pub- If the dissertation is not completed and accepted within 10 years of admission to the D.M.A. lic recital, evaluated by appropriate members within two semesters, the candidate must register program to be applied toward that degree. of the guidance committee. If the written for 794 each semester thereafter until the document examination is judged to be satisfactory, an has been accepted. No more than eight units of Foreign Language oral examination is then given. This exami- credit in 794 may be accumulated regardless A reading knowledge of French, German, nation covers in depth topics discussed in the of the number of semesters the candidate Italian or Spanish is required of all students. written examinations and/or new material, may be required to register. Departments within the School of Music may particularly when a recital in one or more require additional language skills. All lan- areas of concentration has been presented. A candidate who must withdraw temporarily guage requirements must be fulfilled one from registration in 794 for a semester must semester before the qualifying examination All members of the guidance committee formally report this before the beginning of at the latest. must be present at the oral examination and that semester to the Office of Student render a judgment on the acceptability of the Services, School of Music, requesting by peti- qualifying examinations as a whole. The tion a leave of absence. During a leave of examinations will be reported as passing if Graduate Degrees 661

absence the candidate will not be entitled to Defense of the Dissertation Subsequent to Final CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS assistance from the guidance committee or to Typing Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 the use of university facilities. A leave of At least seven weeks before the scheduled MUCM 540* (2), 541* (2), 542 *(2), absence does not change the candidate’s date of the defense of the dissertation, writ- 641 (2), 643 (4), 694 (2), 790 (2) 16 responsibility for meeting the time schedules ten approval for final typing by all members MUCH 571 (2) 2 for the completion of degree requirements. of the candidate’s dissertation committee MUCD 641 6 Leave will be granted only under exceptional must be filed with the dean of the School of Ensemble (400 level; choral music circumstances. Music. The typed copy for the abstract of the majors must participate in a choral dissertation is due at this time. ensemble each semester if enrolled Format for Theses and Dissertations for 4 or more units) 2 All theses and dissertations submitted for At least five weeks before the date of the MUPF 401VO (2), 439 (2), 653CD (2) 6 requirements for graduate degrees must con- final oral examination, the original copy of MUTC 441 2 form to university regulations in format and the final draft of the dissertation, accompa- Electives 7 method of preparation. See Doctoral nied by a signature sheet and cards of Conduct two principal choral concerts Dissertation, page 560. approval signed by all members of the disser- (at least one of which will include tation committee, must be submitted to the instrumental ensemble) and one Defense of the Dissertation Thesis Editor for approval. This final draft lecture-recital or appropriate After meeting all requirements including the must conform to the regulations provided by appearance as conductor, soloist or qualifying examination, the candidate must the university. See Doctoral Dissertation, accompanist. No more than two of defend the dissertation. This defense occurs page 560. the three recitals or appearances to determine for the committee that the candi- may take place before the date has attained the stage of scholarly Abstract of Dissertation successful completion of the advancement and power of investigation Since the abstract of the dissertation is pub- qualifying examination. 0 demanded for recommendation to the doctor- lished in Dissertation Abstracts International, ate. While this oral defense is open to the gen- it should be written with care and be repre- 65 eral university community, only the members sentative of the final draft of the dissertation. of the dissertation committee have the author- *May be taken as part of the master’s degree. ity to recommend its acceptance or denial. Time Schedule The recommendation must be unanimous. The D.M.A. is established on the assumption Church Music Major that a well-qualified student can complete it Proficiency tests in both keyboard and voice Departments differ in their ordering of these in three years of full-time work. If the student will be given by the choral and church music final steps, some holding the oral defense pursues part-time graduate study, or if the faculty during the student’s first semester in prior to approval for final typing, some hold- field of graduate work is not that of under- residence to determine if additional study in ing it after the final typing. The following graduate study, more time may be required. either area is required. schedules apply in the two cases. The student is required to complete the CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Defense of the Dissertation Prior to Approval for degree within seven years from the date doc- Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 Final Typing toral work at USC was begun. Extensions MUCM 540* (2), 541* (2), 542* (2), In this case a candidate defends the disserta- will be granted by petition to the School of 641 (2), 643 (2) 10 tion on the basis of an approved preliminary Music for only the most compelling reasons. MUCH 474* (2), 470 * (3), 473* (2), copy. If the defense is satisfactory, the com- 571* (2), 790 (2), 794ab (4) 15 Basic D.M.A. Curriculum mittee then signs the approval for final typ- MUCD 641 4 ing; if additional work is required, the form REQUIRED FOR ALL D.M.A. CANDIDATES UNITS Choral Ensemble (400 level; church is left unsigned until that work has been MUCD 441 (2), 443 (2) 4 music majors must participate in a approved. MUHL 570 (2) 2 choral ensemble each semester if Four courses numbered MUHL 573 enrolled for 4 or more units) 2 At the time the approval for final typing through 578 8 MUPF 439 (2), 401 or 453 or reaches the dean of the School of Music, the MUHL electives numbered 500 553 (P, OR or VO) (4) 6 candidate submits the typed copy for the through 695 4 MUTC 434a (2) or 441 (2) 2 abstract of the dissertation. Ensemble 2 Electives 2 MUTC 532ab (2-2) 4 The final typewritten copy of the disserta- Total required for degree 65 tion, together with signed signature sheet 24 and approval cards, must be presented to *May be taken as part of the master’s degree. the Thesis Editor, the Graduate School, Courses with similar content taken for gradu- GFS 315, at least two weeks prior to the end ate credit in another accredited institution Dissertation Options of the semester in which the degree is to be may be substituted, subject to departmental For the D.M.A. in church music there are two received. Approval of format and acceptance approval. Master’s degree credit for ensemble options for fulfilling dissertation requirements, by the Graduate School must be presented to taken at USC may fulfill this requirement, the choice to be made by the candidate in the dean of the School of Music at least one subject to departmental approval. consultation with the guidance committee. week before the end of the semester. Choral Music Major Option I The candidate will write a disserta- A keyboard proficiency test will be given by tion conforming to USC regulations in format the choral faculty during the student’s first and method of preparation. Refer to Doctoral semester in residence to determine if addi- Dissertation, page 560. tional study in keyboard is required. 662 USC Thornton School of Music

Option II The candidate will present two lec- Music Education Major Performance Major — Keyboard ture-recitals or a performance of a sacred CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Collaborative Arts choral work, or works, as the culmination of Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS the historical and stylistic study of a circum- MUED 502* (2), 503* (2), 550* (2), Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 scribed body of literature. This study and an 601 (2), 602 (2), 603 (2), 604 (2), MUPF 653 12 analysis of the problems encountered in per- 790 (2), 792 (2), 794ab (4) 22 MUPF 481, 560, 561 6 formance will be dealt with in a document Electives 19 Electives 23 which, although shorter than a dissertation, Four doctoral level recitals; one with will conform to the technical requirements of 65 voice(s), one with instrument(s), one Option I. lecture recital, and other recital as *May be taken as part of the master’s degree. approved 0 Composition Major CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Performance Major 65 Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 It is the objective of the performance curric- MUTC 536 (4), 592 (4), 637 (4), ulum to combine high standards of perfor- The exact format, content and scheduling of 737 (4), 794ab (4) 20 mance with intellectual accomplishments the four graduate recitals are the responsibili- Electives 21 appropriate to a university degree. Candidates ty of the candidate’s major professor. Graduate recital 0 electing this major must present at least four major public appearances: two solo recitals Performance Major — Early Music 65 and two other appropriate appearances. The CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS exact format, content and scheduling of the Basic D.M.A. curriculum* 24 Jazz Studies Major four appearances are the responsibility of the MUPF 653 (8); 650 (4) 12 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS candidate’s guidance committee. MUHL elective (500 level or above) 2 Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 MUEN 650 4 MUED 443 (2), 547 (2) 4 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Electives 23 MUEN 532 4 Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 Four graduate recitals: two as soloist MUPF 688 (4), 653 (8) 12 MUPF 653 (take harpsichord, organ, and ensemble director, one MUTC 547 4 string instrument, vocal arts, wind lecture-recital, and one recital Electives 17 instrument or percussion for a of the student’s choice 0 Two recitals of original compositions maximum of 12 units) 12 and arrangements written while Electives 29 65 in the D.M.A. program 0 Two solo recitals and two other Lecture-recital in conjunction with an appropriate performances 0 *The eight required MUHL classes must include MUHL appropriate research project 0 570, 572, 574, 575 and 589ab. 65 65 Performance Major — Piano CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS UNITS Basic D.M.A. curriculum 24 MUPF 653 (12); 520 (6) 18 Electives 23 Four graduate recitals: two solo recitals, one chamber recital, and one lecture-recital 0 65

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a each Ph.D. emphasis. Graduate course M.A. degree may be applied toward the Ph.D. major in music is granted by the Graduate requirements for the Ph.D. are adapted to Doctoral language requirements should be School. Candidates for the Ph.D. in music the needs and research interests of the indi- passed as early as possible, but, at latest, dur- should also refer to the Graduate School sec- vidual student. A minimum of 60 post-bac- ing the fourth semester of course work. If for tion of this catalogue for general regulations, calaureate units is required. the purpose of dissertation research an addi- page 555. All courses applied toward the tional language or research tool is needed, the degree must be courses accepted by the Foreign Language Requirements appropriate examination must be passed prior Graduate School. Students are required to demonstrate a read- to the qualifying examination. ing knowledge by passing an examination in A substantial background in music and liberal German and one other foreign language cho- arts is required. Two emphases are available: sen by the student from among French, Italian historical musicology and theory. The appro- or Latin. The language requirement for the priate master of arts curriculum is basic to Courses of Instruction 663

Screening Procedure take the M.A. Comprehensive Examinations their guidance committees to devise appro- Before the completion of 16 units of graduate in Historical Musicology in lieu of the priate courses of study. work at USC and with the approval of the Graduate Committee interview. Continuance department chair, students (with the excep- in course work will be contingent upon pass- Music Theory Emphasis tion of Ph.D. candidates in musicology who ing these examinations. In addition to the 28 units for the M.A. in did not receive their M.A. degrees in musi- music theory, 32 units are required as follows: cology from USC) must be interviewed by Historical Musicology Emphasis MUTC 599, 633ab, 634ab, MUHL 581, 582; the Graduate Committee of the School of In addition to the 30 units for the M.A. in 12 units of electives; and MUTC 794ab Music. Continuance in course work will be music history and literature, a minimum of Dissertation. contingent upon approval of the committee. 26 units of course work is required plus Ph.D. candidates in musicology who did not 794ab Dissertation. Students should consult receive their M.A. degrees from USC must

Courses of Instruction

The terms indicated are expected but are not 694 Treatise (2, max 4) A major research 590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead- guaranteed. For the courses offered during any paper designed to complement performance ing to the master’s degree. Maximum units given term, consult the Schedule of Classes. studies in choral music. Credit on acceptance which may be applied to the degree to be of treatise. Graded CR/NC. determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. CHORAL MUSIC (MUCM) 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- applied to the degree to be determined by doctorate. Maximum units which may be vidual studies. No more than one registration the department. Graded CR/NC. applied to the degree to be determined by is permitted. Enrollment by petition only. the department. Graded CR/NC.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Indi- CHURCH MUSIC (MUCH) 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) vidual research and readings. Not available Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- IP/CR/NC. approval. vidual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. 540 Choral Development (2) Problems of CONDUCTING (MUCD) achieving proper balance, blend, intonation, 470 The Practice of Church Music (3) The diction, precision, etc., in choral groups; criteria nature of music in worship; developing and 340 Choral Conducting I (2) Basic conduct- for selection of repertoire for particular groups. administering the music program of the ing techniques; score analysis; conducting church; techniques and repertoire for the patterns; problems of tempo, dynamics, artic- 541 Choral Literature I (2) Choral composi- graded choir program. ulation and text. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prereq- tion from c. 1500 to 1800. Performance and uisite: ability to read a music score. analysis of representative works. 473 Hymns and Service Music (2) History and uses of the hymn and hymn tune; evalu- 343 Instrumental Conducting I (2, FaSp) 542 Choral Literature II (2) 19th and 20th ation of anthems and other service music for Communicating musical ideas to instrumen- century choral works; criteria for program worship. tal ensembles; reading and conducting from building. full score of orchestral compositions. Labora- 474 The Church Organist (2) Accompanying; tory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: ability to read a 543 Seminar in Choral Music (2, max 4) hymn playing; transposition; improvisation; music score. Advanced choral techniques; historical, ana- vocal score reading; conducting from the con- lytical and performance problems. Prerequisite: sole; service repertoire. Basic knowledge of 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- MUCM 641 or permission of instructor. the organ for conductors who are not organists. vidual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. 590 Directed Research (1-12) Supervised 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Indi- research in preparation for the Master’s vidual research and readings. Not available 441 Choral Conducting II (2) Refinement of recital. Graded CR/NC. for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental techniques developed in MUCD 340; study approval. of styles and interpretations of choral music 641 Choral Literature III (2) Detailed study from the Renaissance to the present. Labora- of selected major choral works; historical con- 571 Music of the Great Liturgies (2) Com- tory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUCD 340, text, score analysis, performance practices. parison of the Jewish, Eastern Orthodox, MUCD 343, or departmental approval. Prerequisite: MUCM 541, MUCM 542. Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican liturgies and their music; relation to music in 442 Contemporary Composition Conduct- 643 Seminar in Choral Music II (2, max 4, Sp) the nonliturgical service; the church year. ing Techniques (2) Problems of preparing Continuation of MUCM 543, with concentra- and conducting contemporary music. Prereq- tion on the conducting problems in major uisite: MUCD 340 or MUCD 343. choral-orchestral works. 664 USC Thornton School of Music

443 Instrumental Conducting II (2, FaSpSm) 401ab Electroacoustic Media II (4-4) Contin- 348L Percussion Instruments Class: Perfor- Principal composers and representative uation of MUEA 301ab. Prerequisite: MUEA mance and Teaching Strategies (2, Sp) instrumental works since the 18th century; 301b or departmental approval. Development of technical knowledge, tone studies of styles and interpretations based on production, and performance skills on percus- scores and the performance of works in class. 474abx Electronic Synthesizer Techniques sion instruments appropriate for school music (2-4; 2-4, FaSp) a and b: Electronic music teaching. Class and lab required. 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Indi- procedures in a multi-track studio. b: Com- vidual research and readings. Not available puter applications. Not available for major 390 Special Problems (1-4, FaSp) Supervised, for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental credit to electroacoustic media majors. individual studies. No more than one regis- approval. tration permitted. Enrollment by petition 481 Programming the MIDI Interface only. 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected top- (2, FaSp) Programming MIDI Interface Soft- ics of current interest. ware using the C Programming Language. 400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of Developing original applications software for American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences 521ab Film Conducting (2-2, FaSp) Conduct- sequencing and real-time event processing. (4, FaSpSm) Selected Broadway musicals ing “free-time” to stop watch and picture Prerequisite: prior experience in electronic serve as a catalyst for inquiry into human using streamers and punches. music or computers, and departmental diversity, cross-culturalism, and significant approval. social and political issues. 541 Choral Conducting III (2, max 6) Prob- lems of preparing and conducting contempo- 402 Teaching Choral Music (3, Sp) Problems rary choral music and major choral-orchestral MUSIC EDUCATION (MUED) of school choral organizations; the changing works from full score; special projects accord- and adolescent voice; appropriate repertoire ing to student’s development and interests. 241abL Voice Class: Performance and Teach- and materials. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUCD 441. ing Strategies (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Develop- ment of technical knowledge, tone produc- 403 Teaching Instrumental Music (3, Sp) 543 Instrumental Conducting III (2, max 4, tion, and performance skills for voice appro- Problems of school instrumental organiza- FaSp) Problems in advanced conducting. priate for school music teaching. Class and tions; teaching wind, string, and percussion Prerequisite: MUCD 443. lab required. Prerequisite: MUED 241aL for instruments; appropriate repertoire and MUED 241bL. materials. 550 Orchestral Conducting Seminar (2, max 8, FaSp) Advanced instrumental 301 Introduction to Music Education (1, Fa) 420 Teaching Beginning Improvisation conducting techniques. Literature drawn Orientation course for music majors. Required (2, Irregular) Strategies for teaching begin- from music of all periods. Prerequisite: of undergraduate music education majors in ning improvisation in K-12 music classes; MUCD 441, MUCD 443, and admission as their first semester in residence. includes playing/singing and teaching in candidate for M.M. degree in conducting. many styles. No improvisation experience 330x Fundamentals of Music (4, FaSp) necessary. 590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead- Introduction to the content of music through ing to the master’s degree. Maximum units an investigation of its melodic, rhythmic, and 430 Music for Children (3, FaSp) Concepts, which may be applied to the degree to be harmonic structure. Not available for credit to activities and materials for teaching music in determined by the department. Graded music majors. grades K-6. Peer teaching and field observa- CR/NC. tion required. Corequisite: CTSE 203. 345abL String Instruments Class: Perfor- 641 Choral Conducting IV (2, max 8) Con- mance and Teaching Strategies (a: 2, Fa; 443 Jazz Pedagogy (2, Sp) Concepts, meth- tinuation of MUCD 541, including choral b: 2, Sp) Development of technical knowl- ods, and resources; examination and compari- conducting pedagogy. Prerequisite: MUCD edge, tone production, and performance skills son of textbooks, recordings, tapes, and mate- 541 or departmental approval. for string instruments appropriate for school rials related to the study and teaching of jazz. music teaching. Class and lab required. 448 Teaching General Music (2, Irregular) ELECTROACOUSTIC MEDIA (MUEA) 346L Brass Instruments Class: Performance Development of a philosophy of music edu- and Teaching Strategies (2, Fa) Develop- cation which emphasizes appreciation; practi- 101 Electronic Studio Techniques (2) Elec- ment of technical knowledge, tone produc- cal application to teaching music in the tronic Music procedures in a multi-track stu- tion, and performance skills on brass instru- schools; choice and presentation of music for dio. Computer applications. ments appropriate for school music teaching. listening. Class and lab required. 201ab Music with Computers (4-4) Comput- 449 Teaching Marching Band (2, Fa) Modern ers in music composition, realization and per- 347L Woodwind Instruments Class: Perfor- school marching band techniques; precision formance. Representative hardware, software mance and Teaching Strategies (2, Sp) drill; administration; rehearsal techniques. and languages. Recommended preparation: Development of technical knowledge, tone MUEA 101. production, and performance skills on wood- 450ab Piano Pedagogy: Intermediate Litera- wind instruments appropriate for school ture and Functional Skills (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) 301ab Electroacoustic Media I (4-4) Compo- music teaching. Methods, study of college curriculum key- sition, arranging, performance and/or fixed board classes. Studio/group instruction. Busi- medium realization of electroacoustic music. ness practices; audition, interview tech- Critical/analytic listening. History of the niques. 450a: Survey and observation. 450b: medium. Prerequisite: MUEA 201b or depart- practice teaching; secondary piano classes. mental approval. Prerequisite: a: MUPF 431b; b: MUED 450a or departmental approval. Courses of Instruction 665

452 Introduction to Technology in Music 542 Orchestra Development (2, Irregular) 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Education (2, Fa) Applications of computers Repertoire and rehearsal techniques appro- Selected topics of current interest reflective and electronic music to music education; sur- priate for school and community orchestras of changing trends in music education vey of current approaches and materials. useful in solving specific problems of technical and tonal growth. Prerequisite: MUCD 343. 601 Field Seminar in Elementary School 474 Directed Teaching: Public School Music Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) (4, FaSp) Observation and teaching under the 545 String Class Pedagogy (2, Irregular) Observation in schools. Identification and guidance of a university supervisor and a Approaches to beginning through intermedi- analysis of problems; strategies for improve- directing teacher. (Duplicates credit in for- ate string class instruction in school and other ment; alternative approaches including those mer CTSE 474a.) Prerequisite: MUED 430 group setting derived from principles of of Orff and Kodaly. Readings, examination of and admission by Committee on Personnel Suzuki, Bornoff, Rolland, and other leading teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUED 501. and Credentials. teachers. Prerequisite: MUED 345abL. 602 Field Seminar in Choral Music Educa- 479x Music for the Elementary Classroom 546 Wind Band Pedagogy (2, Irregular) tion (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Observation in Teacher (4, FaSp) The nature and structure Beginning and intermediate wind band schools. Current practice; identification and of music, its processes, and its notational development in school and community. Sur- analysis of problems; strategies for improve- symbols. Not available for credit to music vey of method books; new approaches and ment; readings, examination of music and majors. Recommended preparation: MUED 330. repertoire useful in solving specific problems teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUED 501. of technical and tonal growth. Prerequisite: 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) MUCD 343. 603 Field Seminar in Instrumental Music Individual research and readings. Not avail- Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Observation able for graduate credit. Prerequisite: depart- 547 Jazz Ensemble Development in schools. Identification and analysis of prob- mental approval. (2, Irregular) Techniques, approaches, lems; strategies for improvement. Readings, teaching materials, and music useful in examination of music and teaching materials. 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) developing jazz ensembles in educational Prerequisite: MUED 501. Selected topics of current interest reflective settings, from junior high school through of changing trends in music education. college. 604 Preparing School Music Teachers (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Analysis of best prac- 500 Introduction to Research in Music Edu- 548 Orchestral Bowing (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) tices in teacher training; faculty, curriculum, cation (2, Sp) Survey of research literature; Introduction to bowing function and style schedule, materials, methods, and supervi- interpreting research and research reports; with application to typical repertoire; practi- sion of directed teaching. Prerequisite: three organizing and writing research reports. cal experience for teachers and conductors in years of teaching music in public schools or educational and community settings. two years of college teaching. 502 Social and Historical Foundations of Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) 550 Teaching Music Fundamentals and 641 Administration of College and Univer- American musical tradition; development of Appreciation Courses (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) sity Music (2, Irregular) Faculty, curricula, music teaching and learning in the changing Purpose and objectives of music in general budgets, equipment; committee organization; context of American society. education. Survey of current approaches and concerts and recitals; preparatory program; materials. standard practices of the National Association 503 Philosophical and Psychological Foun- of Schools of Music. dations of Music Education (2, 2 years, 552 Music Education Courseware Develop- Fa or Sp) Implications of psychology of music ment (2, Sp) Development of music educa- 790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research lead- and aesthetic theory for music teaching and tion courseware using current technology. ing to the doctorate. Maximum units which learning. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: may be applied to the degree to be deter- MUED 452. mined by the department. Graded CR/NC. 505 Teaching and Learning Music (2, Irregular) Studies of the latest resources 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) 792 Critique of Research in Music Education concerning the teaching and learning of Research leading to the master’s degree. (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Problems of research in music so that musicians can function more Maximum units which may be applied to the Music Education. Consideration of needed effectively as both teachers and performers. degree to be determined by the department. areas and appropriate methodology based on Graded CR/NC. a critical analysis of recent research and 520 Early Childhood Music (2, Irregular) related writings. An overview of significant developmental 592 Final Project (2, max 2) Required for issues, current research, and appropriate prac- the Master of Music Education degree. 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, tices for children from birth to age eight. Credit upon acceptance. Graded CR/NC. FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of disserta- Professor-guided practicum teaching. Prerequisite: MUED 500. tion. Graded IP/CR/NC.

530 Teaching Vocal Jazz (2, Irregular) Strate- 594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) gies for teaching the principles of vocal jazz; Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded historical perspective, repertoire, recordings, IP/CR/NC. improvisation, scat, accompaniment, amplifi- cation, rehearsing, teaching sequences. No prior jazz experience necessary. 666 USC Thornton School of Music

MUSIC ENSEMBLE (MUEN) 210 University Concert Choir (1, max 4, FaSp) 228 Keyboard Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of choral works of all styles and Preparation and performance of literature for Large ensemble requirements in undergradu- periods. Graded CR/NC. Open to all stu- piano duets and duo-piano. Graded CR/NC. ate curricula must be fulfilled by the follow- dents by audition. ing ensembles: University Chorus (207, 407); 229 Jazz Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Men’s Chorus (208, 408); Women’s Chorus 211 USC Oriana Choir (1) Rehearsal and per- Rehearsal and performance of literature writ- (209, 409); Oriana Choir (211, 411); Univer- formance of advanced chamber music written ten for large jazz ensemble. Graded CR/NC. sity Concert Choir (210, 410); USC Chamber for women’s voices. Graded CR/NC. Open to Open to all students by audition. Choir (212, 412); University Orchestra (220, all students by audition. 420); Community Orchestra (221, 421); Uni- 230 Contemporary Music Ensemble versity Wind Ensemble (223, 423); or Univer- 212 USC Chamber Choir (1, max 4, FaSp) (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of 20th- sity Band (224, 424). Performance of vocal chamber music and century music; readings of student and fac- choral masterworks from the 16th century to ulty compositions; experimental music; guest Exceptions to the above policies include: the present. Graded CR/NC. Open to all stu- conductors, composers, performers; annual Contemporary Music Ensemble and Early dents by audition. concert series. Graded CR/NC. Music Ensemble may fulfill the large ensemble requirement for instrumental majors, with 214 Opera Chorus (1, max 4, FaSp) Study 232 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) the approval of the conductor of University and performance of operatic choruses and Preparation and performance of literature for Orchestra or Wind Ensemble and the chair of extended ensembles of all styles and periods. jazz chamber groups. Graded CR/NC. Open the student’s major department. Graded CR/NC. Open to students by to all students by audition. audition. Music Education majors may count toward 235 University Brass Band (1, Sp) The study, their ensemble requirement only one semes- 220 USC Symphony (1, max 4, FaSp) rehearsal and performance of standard brass ter of Trojan Marching Band (to apply toward Rehearsals requiring practice periods of choir and brass band literature. Graded ensemble elective credit, not large ensemble). three hours each per week and participation CR/NC. Instrumental emphasis majors must take one in concert programs. Graded CR/NC. Open semester of a choral ensemble. to all students by audition. 244 Vocal Chamber Music (1, max 4, Fa) Study of solo ensemble vocal literature such Theory/Composition majors must register for 221 USC Community Orchestra (1, max 4, as duets, trios, quartets, madrigals, etc. at least two units in a choral ensemble. FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of orches- Graded CR/NC. Open to all students by tra repertoire. Graded CR/NC. Open to all audition. Students majoring in Strings, Vocal Arts, or students, faculty, staff, and members of the Wind and Percussion may not count Commu- community. Audition not required. 250 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) nity Orchestra toward their large ensemble Rehearsal and performance of vocal and requirement. 222 Trojan Marching Band (1, max 4) instrumental ensemble music of the Renais- Rehearsal and participation in performances sance, and Baroque, with emphasis on cham- Vocal Arts majors must register for University for athletic and other university functions. ber music for solo voices and bowed and Concert Choir or USC Chamber Choir to ful- Graded CR/NC. Open to all students by plucked strings. Instrumentalists are required fill their large ensemble requirement. audition. to perform on either their own or the School’s historical instruments. Graded CR/NC. Pre- Further exceptions may be made subject to 223 University Wind Ensemble (1, max 4, requisite: audition. departmental approval and approval of the FaSp) Rehearsal and participation in concert conductor of the appropriate large ensemble. programs. Graded CR/NC. Open to all stu- 322 Trojan Marching Band (1, max 4) Con- dents by audition. tinuation of MUEN 222. Graded CR/NC. 205 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Study and performance of vocal ensemble lit- 224 University Band (1, max 4) Rehearsal 405 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) erature from the Jazz idiom, with emphasis and performance of standard repertoire. Continuation of MUEN 205. Graded on improvisational techniques. Graded Graded CR/NC. Open to all students by CR/NC. CR/NC. Prerequisite: by audition or depart- audition. mental approval. 407 University Chorus (1, max 8, FaSp) 225 Wind and Percussion Chamber Music Continuation of MUEN 207. Graded CR/NC. 207 University Chorus (1, max 4, FaSp) (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of chamber Rehearsal and performance of choral litera- music for wind and percussion instruments. 408 USC Men’s Chorus (1) Rehearsal and ture from all periods of music history. Graded Graded CR/NC. Open to all students by performance of choral repertoire from all CR/NC. Open to all students. audition. periods written for male voices. Graded CR/NC. Open to all students. 208 USC Men’s Chorus (1) Rehearsal and per- 226 Guitar Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) formance of choral repertoire from all periods Rehearsal and performance of literature com- 409 USC Women’s Chorus (1) Rehearsal and written for male voices. Graded CR/NC. posed, transcribed and arranged for small gui- performance of choral repertoire from all Open to all students. tar ensembles, including literature for small periods written for treble voices. Graded ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as CR/NC. Open to all students. 209 USC Women’s Chorus (1) Rehearsal and well as voice. Graded CR/NC. performance of choral repertoire from all 410 University Concert Choir (1, max 8, periods written for treble voices. Graded 227 String Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 210. Graded CR/NC. Open to all students. Preparation and performance of small ensem- CR/NC. ble literature for strings. Graded CR/NC. Courses of Instruction 667

411 USC Oriana Choir (1) Rehearsal and per- 444 Vocal Chamber Music (1, max 8, Fa) 333 Music History Review (1-2, FaSpSm) formance of advanced chamber music written Continuation of MUEN 244. Graded Supervised review of the materials covered in for women’s voices. Graded CR/NC. Open to CR/NC. undergraduate music history courses for stu- all students by audition. dents whose music history examinations indi- 450 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) cate the need for further study. 412 USC Chamber Choir (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 250. Graded Performance of vocal chamber music and CR/NC. 350abx Music, Culture, and Ideas (3-3, FaSp) choral masterworks from the 16th century to Study of music and its relation throughout the present. Graded CR/NC. Open to all stu- 528 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) history to science, letters, and the fine arts. dents by audition. Continuation of MUEN 428. Close examination of selected works in a cultural context. Not available for credit to B.M. 414 Opera Chorus (1, max 8, FaSp) Continu- 532 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) majors. Preparation: Reading knowledge of ation of MUEN 214. Graded CR/NC. Preparation and performance of advanced lit- music is required. Prerequisite: MUTC 130ab erature for jazz chamber groups. Open to or MUTC 133ab. 420 USC Symphony (1, max 8, FaSp) Con- graduate students, by audition. tinuation of MUEN 220. Graded CR/NC. 385ab Music from Antiquity to 1750 (a: 3, Fa; 628 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) b: 3, Sp) Musical styles and genres, perfor- 421 USC Community Orchestra (1, max 8, Continuation of MUEN 528. mance practices, research methods, and FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 221. Graded related topics. Detailed analyses of selected CR/NC. 650 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) works. Prerequisite: MUTC 232ab and Rehearsal and public performance of vocal and MUTC 233ab. 423 University Wind Ensemble (1, max 8, instrumental music of the Renaissance and FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 223. Graded Baroque era; emphasis is on large- and small- 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- CR/NC. scale chamber works. Instrumentalists are vidual studies. No more than one registration required to perform on historical instruments. permitted. Enrollment by petition only. 424 University Band (1, max 8) Continua- tion of MUEN 224. Graded CR/NC. 403 Introduction to Armenian Music (2, Sp) MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE Folk and church music; text, origins, genres, 425 Wind and Percussion Chamber Music (MUHL) and general characteristics. (1, max 8, FaSp) Performance of chamber music for wind and percussion instruments. 100x Jazz, Ragtime, and Blues (4) Gateway 416 Evolution of the Guitar in the United Graded CR/NC. Open to all students by to the minor in Jazz Studies. Historical evolu- States (3) Historical survey of styles, litera- audition. tion of jazz from its origins to present day; ture and performance practice; emphasis on elements of musical structures and jazz playing technique and interpretation. A time- 426 Guitar Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) styles. Not available for credit to jazz studies line study relating guitar to popular music Rehearsal and performance of literature com- majors. and historical events. posed, transcribed and arranged for small ensembles, including literature for small 200x Introduction to Concert Music 426ab Classical Guitar History and Litera- ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as (4, FaSpSm) Gateway to the Bachelor of Arts ture (3-3) Studies in the history and literature well as voice. Graded CR/NC. degree in Music. Elements of music and of the classical guitar and its antecedents, the media of performance in historical perspec- lute and vihuela. 427 String Chamber Music (1, max 8, FaSp) tive. Listening sections and concert atten- Continuation of MUEN 227. Graded dance integrated with lectures. Not available 428 Women in Music (2, Irregular) Women CR/NC. for credit to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor as composers, performers and teachers, from of Arts in Music majors. the Middle Ages to the present; women’s role 428 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) in non-western traditions; issues in feminist Preparation and performance of literature for 220x The Great Composers (4, FaSp) A sur- music aesthetics. piano with voice and string, woodwind, brass vey of the life and musical works of one of and percussion instruments. Graded CR/NC. the great composers of Western art music. No 471 Opera History and Literature reading knowledge of music required. Not (2, Irregular) Musical theater — its histori- 429 Jazz Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Contin- available for credit to music majors. cal, political, and economic foundations; sig- uation of MUEN 229. Graded CR/NC. nificant milestones in opera; interrelation 280ab Music from 1750 to the Present between the dramatic theater, opera, con- 430 Contemporary Music Ensemble (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) Major classical, romantic, cert, and church music. Prerequisite: for (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of and modern composers, styles, and musical music majors, MUHL 280ab; for nonmusic MUEN 230. Graded CR/NC. genres. Detailed analysis of selected works. majors, MUHL 200x. Prerequisite: MUTC 132ab and MUTC 133ab. 432 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) 472ab Piano History and Literature (a: 2, Fa; Continuation of MUEN 232. Graded 302 Musical Cultures of the World (4, FaSp) b: 2, Sp) Solo piano literature; emphasis on CR/NC. Survey of the world’s major musical cultures; composers’ influences, performance practices aesthetic and social values, theoretical sys- and the development of the pianoforte. 435 University Brass Band (1, Sp) The study, tems, musical style and structure, instru- a: Late Baroque through Beethoven. b: Schu- rehearsal and performance of standard brass ments, and performance traditions. bert to the present. Prerequisite: for music choir and brass band literature. Graded majors, MUHL 280ab; for nonmusic majors, CR/NC. MUHL 200x and departmental approval. 668 USC Thornton School of Music

476 Music Criticism (2) Procedure and prac- 576 Music of the Classical Period (2, Sp; 588 Special Studies in Music of the 20th tice in forming critical judgments of music 2 years, Sm) Development of classical style Century (2, max 6, Irregular) Music prob- and in writing music criticism; practical jour- in symphonic music, opera, and chamber lems and composers of the period. Specific nalism; professional and community ethics. music. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. emphasis to be determined by the depart- Prerequisite: for music majors, MUHL 280ab; ment. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. for nonmusic majors, MUHL 200x. 577 Music of the 19th Century (2, Fa; 2 years, Sm) Vocal and instrumental music of 589ab Seminar in the Repertory of Early 479 Song Literature (2, max 4, FaSp) Song the Romantic era from late Beethoven Music (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) In-depth study literature of Italy, France, Germany, Russia, through Brahms. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. of musical sources and treatises for instru- Norway, Sweden, England, America; compar- ments, voice, and ensembles. Prerequisite: ative analysis of various composers and their 578 Music of the 20th Century (2, Sp; MUHL 570. influence on song literature. Prerequisite: for 2 years, Sm) Chief musical developments in music majors, MUHL 280ab; for nonmusic Western Europe and the Americas from 1890 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) majors, MUHL 200x. to the present. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the 486 Jazz Masters of the 20th Century (2) 580 Historical Perspectives in Jazz (2) Chief degree to be determined by the department. Examination of major artists of the jazz musical developments in the principal styles Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 tradition with emphasis on the innovators of of Jazz from their inception to the present. and departmental approval. each period. Detailed analysis of selected Prerequisite: graduate standing or departmen- repertoire. tal approval. 594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) 581 History of Music Theory from Antiquity Individual research and readings. Not avail- to 1750 (2) Study of major writers and topics 595 Seminar in Performance Practices able for graduate credit. Prerequisite: depart- in theoretical literature from antiquity (2, max 4) Scholarly preparation and authen- mental approval. through the early 18th century. Prerequisite: tic performance of music written before MUHL 570. c. 1770. Ornamentation and improvisation, 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) tunings and temperaments, early language Selected topics of current interest. 582 History of Music Theory from 1750 to pronunciation, historical instruments, etc. the Present (2) Study of major writers and Prerequisite: MUHL 570. 560 Studies in World Music (2, Sp) The topics in theoretical literature from approxi- indigenous and transcultural musics of Africa, mately 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) India, Indonesia, the Balkans, the Common- MUHL 570. Selected topics of current interest. wealth of Independent States, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America. Prereq- 583 Special Studies in Medieval Music 683 Seminar in Medieval Music (2-3, max 6, uisite: MUHL 570. (2, max 4, Irregular) Music problems and Irregular) Problems and composers of the composers of the period. Specific emphasis to period; specific emphasis determined by the 570 Introduction to Graduate Study be determined by the department. Prerequi- department. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and (2, FaSp) Basic bibliography, literature, and site: MUHL 570. departmental approval. research techniques useful in graduate music study. Required of all graduate students 584 Special Studies in Renaissance Music 684 Seminar in Renaissance Music majoring in music. (2, max 4, Irregular) Music problems and (2-3, max 6, Irregular) Problems and com- composers of the period. Specific emphasis to posers of the period; specific emphasis deter- 572 Seminar in Notation (3, Fa) Musical be determined by the department. Prerequi- mined by the department. Prerequisite: notation of the Middle Ages, the Renais- site: MUHL 570. MUHL 570 and departmental approval. sance, and Baroque; transcriptions and scoring. Text abbreviations and translations; edi- 585 Special Studies in Baroque Music 685 Seminar in Baroque Music (2-3, max 6, torial practice. Problems of modern notation. (2, max 6, Irregular) Music problems and Irregular) Problems and composers of the Prerequisite: MUHL 570. composers of the period. Specific emphasis to period; specific emphasis determined by the be determined by the department. Prerequi- department. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and 573 Music of the Middle Ages (2, Sp; site: MUHL 570. departmental approval. 2 years, Sm) Chief musical developments in Western Europe from the beginning of the 586 Special Studies in the Music of the 686 Seminar in Classical Music (2-3, max 6, Christian era to the middle of the 14th cen- Classical Period, 1730-1800 (2, max 6, Irregular) Problems and composers of the tury. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. Irregular) Music problems and composers of period; specific emphasis determined by the the period. Specific emphasis to be deter- department. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and 574 Music of the Renaissance (2, Sp; mined by the department. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 2 years, Sm) Chief musical developments MUHL 570. in Western Europe from the middle of the 687 Seminar in Romantic Music (2-3, max 6, 14th century to the end of the 16th. Prerequi- 587 Special Studies in the Music of the 19th Irregular) Problems and composers of the site: MUHL 570. Century (2, max 6, Irregular) Music prob- period; specific emphasis determined by the lems and composers of the period. Specific department. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and 575 Music of the Baroque Era (2, Fa; emphasis to be determined by the depart- departmental approval. 2 years, Sm) Styles, forms, composers, and ment. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. compositions of the Baroque era. Prerequisite: MUHL 570. Courses of Instruction 669

688 Seminar in 20th-Century Music (2-3, 370 Distribution of Recorded Music and 440 Arts Management (4, Fa) A survey of max 6, Irregular) Problems and composers of Music Publishing (4, Sp) A survey of various the management of non-profit and for-profit the period; specific emphasis determined by methods used to distribute music to the pub- arts organizations with emphasis on funding, the department. Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and lic. Record distribution, manufacturing, retail donor development tax status and promotion. departmental approval. outlets, accounting, publishing and performance rights. Prerequisite: MUIN 360. 442 Operation of the Radio Studio (2, Fa) 695 Seminar in Music History (3, Sm) An in-depth study of radio studio technical Chronological and systematic studies. Prereq- 377 Microphones and Their Applications (2) operations. Topics include consoles, micro- uisite: 12 units of graduate Music History and An in-depth study of microphones and their phones, transmission considerations, net- Literature. applications including design, operation, works, satellites, and digital and analog pro- polarity patterns and multi-micing in location duction situations. Prerequisite: MUIN 275ab. 790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research lead- and studio situations. Prerequisite: MUIN 291. ing to the doctorate. Maximum units which 443 Supervision of Music for Television and may be applied to the degree to be deter- 379ab Recording Studio Theory (a: 2, Fa; Film (4, Sp) Introduction to music designed mined by the department. Graded CR/NC. b: 2, Sp) Basic electronic concepts needed to for synchronization to picture including his- Prerequisite: MUHL 570 and departmental understand operational parameters of a state- tory of music in cinema, music editing, super- approval. of-the-art recording studio; schematics, inter- vision, performance rights licensing, produc- face, capacitance, resistance, and problem tion and music scoring procedures. Prerequi- 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, solving. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b. site: MUIN 270. FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. 380 Tape and Tape Recorders (2, Fa) Profes- 445 International Music Industry (4, Sp) A sional analog tape recorders and tape includ- survey of international operations of music dis- ing tape composition, formats, head design, tribution, publishing, touring, law, promotion, MUSIC INDUSTRY (MUIN) logic, and locator design and operation. customs and practices. Prerequisite: MUIN 370. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b. 270 Introduction to the Music Industry 446ab Computer Assisted Recording and (4, Sp) A survey of the music business with 385 Radio in the Music Industry (4, Fa) Editing (2-2, FaSp) Techniques and applica- emphasis on distribution of recorded music, A survey of radio; its operation and effect on tions of recording and editing sound on per- music publishing, performance rights soci- the music industry. Topics include advertis- sonal computers. Hardware, software, editing eties, record companies, agents, personal ing, playlists, program direction, FCC, net- for song, sound effects and dialog for film. managers and contracts. Open to music works, news, promotion, payola and format industry majors and minors only. development. 447 Radio Management (4, Fa) An in-depth study of radio management including 275ab Recording Arts Workshop (4,-4, FaSp) 389 Digital Equipment and Recording (2, Fa) staffing, revenue management, program Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibil- Digital equipment including computers, development, communications, regulations ities of the recording studio chain and its sequencers, digital signal processors, digital and international networking. Prerequisite: application to various media. Open to record- synthesizers, MIDI, and rotary and stationary MUIN 385. ing arts and music industry majors only. digital recording. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b. 450 Practicum in Music Industry Issues 280 Communications in the Music Industry 392ab Acoustics and Speaker Design (Internship) (2-4, max 8, FaSp) Field applica- (4) A survey of the music industry communi- (2-2, FaSp) Principles of acoustics relating to tion of music industry theories and practices; cations including radio, television, film, satel- studio construction, wall treatment and fur- part-time employment. Project jointly lite communications, records, compact disc, nishings; natural reverberation, speaker mate- defined by student, employer and professor. cassette, cable and any future forms of trans- rials, passive and active crossovers, and time Junior or senior standing. Graded CR/NC. mission and delivery systems. alignment. Prerequisite: MUIN 291. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.

286 Record Production Management 425 Live Music Production and Promotion (4) 475abx Recording Arts Workshop (a: 2-4, Fa; (2, FaSp) Function of the record producer, stu- A survey of the presentation of the live musi- b: 2-4, Sp) Principles, techniques, and aes- dio procedures, music business law, union rela- cal experience. Both classical and popular thetic possibilities of the recording studio tions, artist management, copyright and pub- concert presentation will be examined chain and its application to various media. lishing agreements, record company structure. including venue selection, promotion and Not available for credit to recording arts or security. music industry majors. 291 The Mixing Console (2, Fa) Professional mixing console design, layout, operation, mic 430 Artist Management and Development 476ab Advanced Sound Reinforcement preamps, switching, VCAs, automation, com- (4) A study of issues relating to the personal (2-2, FaSp) Special problems of multimedia puterized recall. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b. management of music artists including nego- mixing with simultaneous audio re-processing tiating contracts, image, career development, for live performance situations including rig- 360 Introduction to Music Law (4) A study agents, touring, merchandising, fees and ging, house mix, monitor mix, venues and of entertainment law with a focus on the duties. power distribution. music industry. Areas of study include contracts, domestic practices, international prac- 435 Manufacture and Distribution of Musi- 477 Remote Recording Techniques (2, Sp) tices, copyright protection, trademarks. Pre- cal Products (4, Sp) An in-depth study of Special problems of location recording; spe- requisite: MUIN 270. musical instrument manufacture and distribu- cialized equipment; microphone design and tion in the United States. Topics covered operation. Prerequisite: MUIN 380. include sheet music, instrument rentals, lessons and band operations. 670 USC Thornton School of Music

478 Advanced Multichannel Remix (2-4) 158 Guitarists in the U.S. (2) Study of the 250ab Keyboard Instruction I (2-2, FaSp) Special problems of multichannel remixing lives and music of influential guitarists; analy- Beginning and elementary instruction; with simultaneous audio re-processing. sis of musical and technical details. Open to emphasis on reading skills, harmonization, Album, film, television and multimedia for- all university students. transposition, score reading; group instruction mats will be covered. Prerequisite: MUIN 291, in a keyboard laboratory facility. MUIN 380. 159 Functional Skills for Studio Guitarists I (2) Study of technique, theory and aural skills 252 Individual Instrument Performance 488ab Recording Studio Maintenance (2-2) as applied to guitar; fingerboard organization Class I (1, max 4, FaSp) Solo and orchestra Fundamentals needed to perform mainte- of melodic and chordal topics; sight reading. repertoire, professional preparation, reed nance on professional audio equipment making, and other matters appropriate to including trouble-shooting, interface, and 160ab Functional Skills for Keyboard group study. Required of all first and second alignment procedures. Prerequisite: Majors I (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Sight-reading and year wind and percussion majors each semes- MUIN 475ab. principles of style as related to intermediate ter in residence. literature; c-clef and open score reading; 493 Audio Signal Processing Equipment improvisation and functional harmony. Intro- 253 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, (2, FaSp) Principles and design characteristics duction to standard reference works, periodi- FaSpSm) of digital and analog signal processing equip- cals. Required of all keyboard majors. ment including plate and digital reverbs, syn- 257 Classical Guitar Performance Class chronizers, digital editing systems and mas- 163abcd Beginning Harp (2-2-2-2, FaSp) (2, max 8, FaSp) Technical problems; solo tering systems. Prerequisite: MUIN 291, Basic instruction in the fundamentals of solo and ensemble literature; interpretation; pro- MUIN 380. harp playing, note reading, and basic musi- fessional preparation. Required of first and cianship. Open to music and non-music second year Classical Guitar majors each 494 Classical Music Recording (4, FaSm) majors. semester in residence. Principles of classical music recording with emphasis on history, equipment, techniques, 170ab Introduction to Piano Repertoire and 258 Functional Skills for Studio Guitarists II and locations. Differences in orchestral, Performance (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Survey of (2, max 4, FaSp) Melodic and chordal topics choral, opera, and small ensemble recording. basic piano repertoire and styles through lec- applied to the total fingerboard; successful ture, discussion, and performance. a: Late completion required for junior standing. 499 Special Topics (2, max 8) Selected topics Baroque through Beethoven; b: Schubert to Prerequisite: MUPF 159. of current interest. the present. Prerequisite: piano performance major status or departmental approval. 260ab Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors 570 The Music Industry (4, FaSpSm) A grad- II (2-2, FaSp) Sight-reading and principles of uate level survey of the music business with 174 Fundamentals of Music Technology (2) style as related to lower advanced literature; emphasis on distribution of recorded music, Introductory microphone technique, signal extended score reading; improvisation and music publishing, performance rights soci- processing, and computer literacy for musical functional harmony. Mini-survey; basic key- eties, musical products and live music. performers. board literature. Prerequisite: MUPF 160b.

180 Techniques of Jazz Improvisation 262 Double Bass Performance Class PERFORMANCE (MUPF) (2, max 4) Development of improvisational (1, max 4, FaSp) Study of solo and orchestra skills through instrumental performance. repertoire, professional preparation, and 120ab Beginning Pop/Rock Guitar (2-2, teaching techniques. Required of all first and FaSpSm) Introduction to the performance 201 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, second year double bass majors each semes- technique of pop and rock guitar, exploring FaSpSm) Secondary instrument for lower ter in residence. Prerequisite: music major or repertoire by groups such as the Beatles, division students. Will not substitute for departmental approval. Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and the MUPF 153 or MUPF 253. Stones, as well as acquiring valuable music 263 Harp Performance Class (1, max 4, FaSp) theory fundamentals. Beginning and interme- 218ab Afro-Latin Percussion Instruments Study of solo and orchestra repertoire, profes- diate levels. (2-2) Instruction in the performance of per- sional preparation, and teaching technique. cussion instruments associated with African, Required of all first and second year harp 124ab Beginning Guitar (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) South American, and Caribbean music tradi- majors each semester in residence. Prerequi- a: Playing of accompaniments and melodies; tions, with special emphasis on adaptation to site: music major or departmental approval. note reading and basic musicianship. b: Ele- jazz music. mentary arranging techniques and solo guitar 303 Operatic Stage Training I (2, max 8, playing. 220 Performance Forum (1, max 4, FaSp) A FaSp) Use of dramatic techniques in the series of meetings for all music students, interpretation and performance of music. 141 Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Introduc- dealing with practical matters related to pro- Basic acting for the operatic stage; move- tion to the fundamental principles of singing: fessional careers in music. Graded CR/NC. ment, improvisation, makeup; period dances breath control, tone production, diction, and and techniques of relaxation. the use of appropriate song material. 241 Intermediate Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Continued development of the fundamentals 311 Vocal Jazz Techniques (2, max 4) Devel- 150abcd Beginning Piano (2-2-2-2, FaSp) of singing, diction, and repertoire building. opment of skills needed for the professional Techniques of performance, note reading, Prerequisite: MUPF 141 or departmental vocal jazz musician. Study of the standard and basic musicianship. Not open to music approval. jazz repertoire, vocal improvisation, lead majors. sheet writing, and working with rhythm sections. Prerequisite: MUPF 180 or departmental 153 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, approval. FaSpSm) Courses of Instruction 671

328ab Improvisation and Arranging for 405 USC Opera (2, max 12, FaSp) Prepara- 435 Technology of the Pianoforte and Guitar (3-3) Principles of improvisation and tion, rehearsal, and performance of operatic Harpsichord (3, Irregular) Analysis of techni- impromptu arranging; comparison and appli- works and excerpts; study of different oper- cal innovations and maintenance of the cation of techniques and musical styles of the atic styles; public appearances. By audition pianoforte and harpsichord as related to musi- various kinds of guitars and related fretted only. cal performance. instruments. 406 Opera Coaching Techniques (2, max 8, 438 Vocal Pedagogy (2, Fa) Voice physiology 341 Keyboard Skills for Improvisors (2) Irregular) Score study for pianists, coaches, and function. (Duplicates credit in former Reading skills related to jazz accompanying; and conductors; role analysis; transcription MUPF 441a.) “fake” books, chord progressions commonly techniques for one or two pianos of an used in jazz. Prerequisite: MUPF 250ab or orchestral score. 439 Vocal Pedagogy Practicum (2, Sp) Peda- departmental approval. gogical approaches and methodology; practice 407 Directing for the Operatic Stage teaching. (Duplicates credit in former 350ab Keyboard Instruction II (2-2, FaSp) (2, max 8, FaSp) Various approaches to oper- MUPF 441b.) Prerequisite: MUPF 438. Intermediate and advanced instruction; atic style; basic blocking; stage management. development of skills necessary for profi- Student direction of scenes produced in USC 442ab Diction (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Principles ciency examinations. Group and individual- Opera. of pronunciation and enunciation; use of ized instruction in a keyboard laboratory international phonetic alphabet. a: French facility. Prerequisite: MUPF 250b. 410 Movement Training for Musicians and Italian. b: German and English. (2, max 4, FaSp) Movement training for musi- 353 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, cians, stressing body awareness and control 443 Cantata and Oratorio (2, 2 years, Fa) FaSpSm) through a combination of dance and mind/ Historical survey of literature, style and per- body techniques. Includes alignment, energy formance practice; emphasis on performing 358 Performance Practices for Studio flow, relaxation techniques, music/movement solo and small ensemble sections of larger Guitarists (2, max 4) Rehearsal procedures; coordination. works. stage deportment; interpretation of solo and ensemble literature; preparation for recitals 415 Studio Guitar Pedagogy (2) Teaching 450 Collegium Workshop (1, max 8, FaSp) and professional performance. Prerequisite: techniques and literature; function of the Study and rehearsal of music of the Middle MUPF 258. hands; acoustical properties of instruments. Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque; technique, interpretation, improvisation, and ornamenta- 360ab Accompanying (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) 417 Classical Guitar Pedagogy (2) Teaching tion. Open to all students. Techniques of vocal and instrumental techniques and literature; function of the accompanying. hands; acoustical properties of instruments. 451 Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2, max 4, Sp) Development of advanced 390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Super- 419m The Jazz Experience: Myths and improvisational skills, including Lydian- vised, individual studies. No more than one Culture (4, FaSp) An examination of the chromatic and bi-modal techniques, through registration permitted. Enrollment by peti- music, culture, and mythology of jazz instrumental performance. Prerequisite: junior tion only. revealed through the study of jazz fiction, standing and departmental approval. film, poetry, and recorded examples. 401 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, 452 Individual Instrument Performance FaSpSm) Secondary instrument for upper 422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Class II (1, max 4, FaSp) Solo and orchestra division or graduate students. Will not substi- Times (4) Music, lyrics, recordings, produc- repertoire, professional preparation, reed tute for MUPF 353, MUPF 453, MUPF 553, tion techniques, career strategy, social ramifi- making, and other matters appropriate to or MUPF 653. cations, and especially the technological group study. Required of all third and fourth impact of the musical group known as the year wind and percussion majors each semes- 402 Musical Theatre Workshop (2, max 8, Beatles. ter in residence. Irregular) Stylistic and technical features of dramatic and musical elements involved in 423 Classic Rock: Popular Music of the Six- 453 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, performance of American musical and stan- ties and Seventies (2) Critical examination of FaSpSm) dard operetta repertoire; staging of scenes. the lyrics, structure, associated mythology, Prerequisite: departmental approval. technology, and evolving styles of popular 457 Classical Guitar Performance Class music reflecting the turbulent societal (2, max 8, FaSp) Technical problems; solo 403 Operatic Stage Training II (2, max 8, changes during the Sixties and Seventies. and ensemble literature. Required of all third FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 303. Acting of and fourth year classical guitar majors each operatic roles in different periods and styles; 431ab Piano Pedagogy: Introduction and semester in residence. specific recital and audition techniques. Practicum (2-2, FaSp) The learning process at the keyboard; pedagogy and methodology of 458 Current Electric Guitar Styles (2) Analy- 404 Word and Music in Opera (2, max 8, beginning methods. Studio/group instruction: sis and performance of music and techniques Irregular) Performance class for singers and children/adults. MUPF 431a: survey and obser- currently in use in the recording, TV and pianists; analysis of recitatives, arias, and vation. MUPF 431b: practice teaching: begin- motion picture studios; includes study of ensembles of various operatic styles; study of ners. Prerequisite: MUPF 253, MUPF 260b. recordings, videos and guitar equipment. the technique of effective musical delivery. Prerequisite: departmental approval. By audition only. 460 Advanced Accompanying (2, max 4, FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 360ab. Prereq- uisite: MUPF 360b. 672 USC Thornton School of Music

462 Double Bass Performance Class 540 Special Studies in Vocal Literature 653 Performance (1, 2, or 4, max 12, (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUPF 262. (2, max 6, Sp) Art song, concert and operatic FaSpSm) Individual or master class instruc- Required of all third and fourth year double repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by tion for D.M.A. Performance majors. bass majors each semester in residence. Prereq- the department. uisite: music major or departmental approval. 688 Special Topics in Jazz Performance 541 Comparative Vocal Pedagogy (2, max 4, Fa) Examination and analysis of 463 Harp Performance Class (1, max 8, FaSp) (2, 2 years, Sp) Survey of pedagogical solo and compositional repertory of the jazz Continuation of MUPF 263. Required of all sources from early 17th century to present; idiom through transcription and comparative third and fourth year harp majors each semes- major historic figures, terminologies and research. Specific emphasis to be determined ter in residence. Prerequisite: music major or methods; relevance to modern-day singing by the Jazz Studies department. departmental approval. and teaching practice.

465ab Organ Class I (2-2) Mechanics of 544 Acoustics of Speech and Singing Pro- MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION organ construction; literature and perfor- duction (2, Irregular) Acoustic properties of (MUTC) mance practices of various national and his- phonation and articulation in speech and torical schools; service playing; pedagogy. singing production; survey of experimental 101x Fundamentals of Music Theory literature; suggestions for practical application (2, FaSp) An introductory course in music 466ab Organ Class II (2-2) Continuation of of knowledge. theory required for those majors in need of MUPF 465ab. remedial training, and available to the general 553 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, student who wishes to develop music writing 471ab String Pedagogy (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) FaSpSm) skills. Music majors assigned to MUTC 101x Survey of teaching literature; techniques of must enroll concurrently in the Aural Skills teaching beginning, intermediate, and 557 Advanced Classical Guitar Performance program (MUTC 132ab sequence). Not avail- advanced students. Class (1, max 4) Study of advanced classical able for credit for music majors. Recommended guitar solo and ensemble literature; interpre- preparation: ability to read music. 472 Orchestra Repertoire — Strings tation; professional preparation and other top- (1, max 8, FaSp) Orchestral literature for ics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: 130abx Basics of Music Theory (a: 3, Fa; string players, covering a broad spectrum of bachelor’s degree with music major; principal b: 3, Sp) Introduction to music theory for the repertoire; emphasis on preparation for instrument, classical guitar. music minors; scales, intervals, principles of auditions. common practice harmony; melodic, har- 558 Advanced Studio Guitar Performance monic, and structural analysis; 20th century 476ab Advanced Electronic Studio Tech- Class (1, max 4) Study of advanced studio developments. Not available for credit to niques (2-4; 2-4) a: Digital devices and spe- guitar and ensemble literature; interpretation; B.M. majors. cialized audio processing modules applied to professional preparation and other topics electronic music. Prerequisite: MUPF 474b. appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bach- 132ab Aural Skills I (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) b: Continuation of MUPF 476a. Emphasis on elor’s degree with music major; principal Sight-singing, dictation, related keyboard individual projects. instrument, studio guitar. application.

481 Interpretation of Baroque Music 560 Song Interpretation Master Class 133ab Theory I (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) a: Nota- (2, max 6, FaSp) Repertoire and performance (2, max 12, FaSp) For advanced singers and tion, scales, intervals; introduction to counter- practice in music of the period: style, phras- pianists. point; harmonic principles of the common ing, embellishments, dynamics, tempi. Per- practice period; analysis, written work. formance in class of solo and ensemble 561 Chamber Music Interpretation Master b: Continuation of MUTC 133a; elements works, instrumental and vocal. Class (2, max 12, FaSp) For advanced of form; application of analysis to perfor- pianists and instrumentalists. mance. Concurrent registration in Aural 482 Interpretation of Classic, Romantic, and Skills required. 20th Century Wind and Percussion Music 588 Special Studies in Jazz Performance (2) Analysis and performance of 18th, 19th, (2, max 6) Performance problems, composers 135 Counterpoint I (2, Sp) The study of the and 20th century ensemble music, octet and/or stylistic analysis of music from the techniques of modal counterpoint; exercises through symphonic band; historical perspec- jazz idiom. Specific emphasis to be deter- in two-, three- and four-part writing in 16th tives of instruments including technical mined by the Jazz Studies department. Pre- century style. Prerequisite: MUTC 133a. developments. requisite: graduate standing or departmental approval. 137ab Introduction to Composition 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) (2-2, FaSp) Beginning exercises in compo- Individual research and readings. Not avail- 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) sition, study and class discussion of assigned able for graduate credit. Prerequisite: depart- Research leading to the master’s degree. scores and recordings. mental approval. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. 200ab Jazz Styles Analysis (2-2) Theoretical 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected top- Graded CR/NC. skills and analytical techniques related to jazz ics of current interest. styles from Dixieland to the present. a: Styles 650 Collegium Directing (2, max 4) Practical through Progressive Swing. b: Bebop to the 520 Special Studies in Solo Repertoire for training in the direction of a Collegium present. Piano (2, max 12, FaSp) Historical, stylistic Musicum or other early music ensemble; pro- and pedagogical aspects of solo repertoire. gram planning, repertory search and prepara- Special emphasis to be determined by the tion, historical instrumentation and arranging, department. rehearsal procedure, improvisational techniques, and maintenance of instruments. Courses of Instruction 673

220 Composition Forum I (1, max 2, FaSp) 300 Theory Review (1, FaSpSm) Review of 370ab Arranging for the Recording Media Performance and discussion of student com- materials covered in Theory I and II. For stu- (2-2) Arranging and composing for studio positions; guest composers and lecturers; spe- dents whose entrance examination in music recording ensembles. Prerequisite: departmen- cial events. Required for all first and second theory indicates the need for further study. tal approval. year Theory-Composition majors. Graded CR/NC. 320 Composition Forum II (1, max 2, FaSp) 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- Continuation of MUTC 220. Required of all vidual studies. No more than one registration 221abx Composition for Non-Majors third year composition majors. permitted. Enrollment by petition only. (2-2, FaSp) Introduction to the composition of concert music, involving set exercises as 332ab Aural Skills III (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Con- 400 Arranging for Jazz Ensemble (2) Scor- well as free composition, and the study and tinuation of MUTC 232ab. ing for jazz ensemble with emphasis on writ- discussion of assigned scores and recordings. ing for sections of like and mixed instru- Intended for interested, qualified students 333 Aural Skills Review (1, FaSp) Review of ments as well as full ensemble. not majoring in composition. Not available the materials covered in Aural Skills I, II, and for credit to theory and composition majors. III. For students whose entrance examination 406ab Contemporary Notation (2-2) Notat- Prerequisite: MUTC 130bx, MUTC 133b or in aural skills indicates the need for further ing new music; study and comparison of rep- departmental approval. study. resentative scores.

232ab Aural Skills II (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Con- 334ab Analytical Techniques (2-2, FaSp) 420 Composition Forum III (1, max 2, FaSp) tinuation of MUTC 132ab. Selected analytical topics. Prerequisite: MUTC Continuation of MUTC 320. Required for all 232b and MUTC 233b. fourth year composition majors. 233ab Theory II (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) a: Analy- sis of representative pieces from the classic 336ab Orchestration II (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) 421abx Composition for Non-Majors II (2-2, and romantic periods; exercises in composi- Intermediate exercises in orchestration, FaSp) Continuation of MUTC 221abx. Not tion. b: Survey of 20th century developments; including scoring for chamber ensembles and available for credit to theory and composition composition utilizing 20th century tech- orchestra; study of the history of orchestra- majors. Prerequisite: MUTC 221bx or depart- niques. Prerequisite: MUTC 133b. tion. (Duplicates credit in MUTC 436a.) mental approval. Prerequisite: MUTC 235 or MUTC 338x. 235 Counterpoint II (2, Sp) Studies in tonal 425 Instrumental Music of Debussy and counterpoint; two-, three- and four-part coun- 337ab Composition II (2-2, FaSp) Continua- Ravel (2) Critical examination of the piano, terpoint in 18th century style; polyphonic vari- tion of MUTC 237; composition in larger chamber, and orchestral scores; comparison of ations; inventions. Prerequisite: MUTC 236. forms. Prerequisite: MUTC 237b. styles, techniques and aesthetics of these “Impressionist” composers. Prerequisite: 236 Orchestration I (2, Fa) Introduction to 338x Elementary Orchestration (2, Fa) MUTC 336a or MUTC 338x; MUHL 280b. the principles of instrumentation; ranges Range, techniques, timbre, transposition of techniques, timbres; transpositions of orches- orchestral instruments; exercises in orchestra- 432ab Advanced Theory (1 or 2; 1 or 2) tral instruments; beginning exercises in tion. Not available for credit to Theory and Special problems in music theory. orchestration. Prerequisite: MUTC 135. Composition majors. Prerequisite: MUTC 232b and MUTC 233b. 434ab Advanced Analytical Techniques I 237ab Composition I (4-4, FaSp) Composi- (2-2) Analysis of extended works in the larger tion in shorter forms, continuation of score 339 Orchestration Review (1, FaSm) Review forms. Prerequisite: MUTC 237b. analysis and listening assignments. Prerequi- of materials covered in elementary orchestra- site: MUTC 137b or departmental approval. tion; for students whose entrance examina- 435 Counterpoint III (2, Fa) Canon and fugue; tion in orchestration indicates a need for fur- 19th and 20th century developments. Prereq- 250 Songwriting I (2, FaSp) Development of ther study. uisite: MUTC 336b. musical and lyrical skills, composing, listening, analysis, and critiques of popular original 341 Counterpoint Review (1, SpSm) Review 436 Orchestration III (2, Sp) Continuation of music. of materials covered in tonal counterpoint. Orchestration II. Prerequisite: MUTC 336ab. For students whose entrance examination in 252 Songwriting II: Arranging and Perform- counterpoint indicates the need for further 437ab Composition III (2-2, FaSp) Individual ing (2, FaSp) Continuation of Songwriting I study. For graduate students only. instruction in composition; preparation for with emphasis on development of arrange- senior recital. Not intended for SMPTV stu- ments and performance of original popular 342ab Aural Skills for Improvisors (1-1, FaSp) dents. Prerequisite: MUTC 337b. music in preparation for songwriting show- Sight-singing and dictation applied to jazz cases. Prerequisite: MUTC 250 or departmen- repertoire. Vocalization of modal and syn- 438 Arranging for Marching Band (2) Fun- tal approval. thetic jazz scales and chordal qualities. Prereq- damental concepts; instrumental capabilities; uisite: MUTC 132b, MUTC 200ab or depart- notation; color and scoring; modulation; per- 254 Songwriting III: Demo Production mental approval. cussion writing. Prerequisite: MUTC 336b or (2, FaSp) Music arranging and recording of MUTC 338x. original songs for demonstration purposes 347 Jazz Composition (2, max 4) Composing including mixing, editing, functions of midi in the jazz medium. 439 Band Arranging (2, max 4) Characteris- and production techniques. Prerequisite: tics and use of individual instruments; writing MUTC 252 or departmental approval. 360 Music Notation and Copying (1) Devel- for separate choirs; chamber and solo writing; opment of skills in music calligraphy. scoring piano, organ, and orchestral music for band. Prerequisite: MUTC 237b, MUTC 336b or MUTC 338x. 674 USC Thornton School of Music

440ab Composition for Films and Television 532ab Musical Analysis (2-2) a: Survey of 592 Selected Topics in Graduate Composi- (2-2) Planning, timing, composing, and orches- approaches to analysis. Emphasis on major tion (2, max 8, Irregular) Seminar for gradu- trating music for dramatic and documentary forms and procedures of the tonal period. ate students in composition that addresses films and television programs. Prerequisite: b: 20th century approaches to organization of aesthetic, technical and analytical issues from MUTC 336b or MUTC 338x, MUTC 337b. pitch, rhythm, texture, form, etc. a composer’s perspective. Open only to The- ory and Composition majors. 441 Choral Arranging (1 or 2, max 4) Prac- 533ab Analysis of Tonal Music (2-2) Survey tice in arranging and composing for chorus. of systematic approaches to musical analysis 594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on Prerequisite: MUTC 340x or MUTC 237b. and their application to selected tonal works. acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Prerequisite: MUTC 434b or the equivalent. 442ab Film Music Production (2-2) This 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Seminars in course encompasses the entire preparation 534ab Analysis of Post-Tonal Music (2-2) selected areas of study. and recording of music for a motion picture. Analytic methods and applications to selected Prerequisite: departmental approval. 20th century works. Prerequisite: MUTC 434b. 633ab Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music (2-2) Continuation of MUTC 533ab. 443ab Film Score Analysis (2-2) A chronolog- 536 Advanced Orchestration I (1 or 2, max ical and analytical study of motion picture 4, FaSp) Continuation of Orchestration III 634ab Advanced Analysis of Post-Tonal score literature. Prerequisite: departmental with emphasis on contemporary techniques. Music (2-2) Continuation of MUTC 534ab. approval. Prerequisite: MUTC 436b. 636 Advanced Orchestration II (1 or 2, max 470 Electroacoustic Composition (2) Elec- 537 Advanced Composition I (1 or 2, max 8) 4, FaSp) Continuation of Advanced Orches- tronic music for the composer: history of For graduates with evidence of preparation tration I with emphasis on historical survey of means and styles, aesthetic issues and practi- for advanced work. Prerequisite: MUTC 437b. orchestral compositions and advanced orches- cal problems, computer usages, bibliography tration projects. Prerequisite: MUTC 536. and repertoire. Recommended preparation: 540 Readings in the Theory of Music (2) MUEA 474a. Survey of major theoretical writings through- 637 Advanced Composition II (1 or 2, max 4) out history, focusing on recurrent questions Continuation of MUTC 537. For students 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Indi- and major lines of development. Prerequisite: holding the M.M. degree in composition. Pre- vidual research and readings. Not available MUTC 434b, MUHL 280b, MUHL 385b. requisite: MUTC 537. for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 545ab Advanced Film Composition 737 Advanced Composition III (1 or 2, max 8) (2-2, FaSp) The technique of fragmented Continuation of MUTC 637. Prerequisite: 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected top- development of musical themes necessary MUTC 536, MUTC 637. ics of current interest. in film composition. 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the 520 Composition Forum IV (1, max 2, FaSp) 547 Jazz Composition (2, max 4, Fa) Appli- doctorate. Maximum units which may be Continuation of MUTC 420. Graded CR/NC. cation of theoretical and compositional tech- applied to the degree to be determined by niques used in jazz to written music. Analysis the department. Graded CR/NC. 522ab Film Orchestration (2-2, FaSp) Scor- and performance of historical and contempo- ing for chamber ensembles and orchestra, rary examples will be included. 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) with an emphasis on unusual musical combi- Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded nations used in films and television. 550 Teaching Music Theory (2) Comparative IP/CR/NC. study of curricula, text materials, and teach- 523ab Electronic Music for Film (2-2, FaSp) ing strategies in music theory. The use of synthesizers in full electronic scores as well as in conjunction with the 590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead- acoustic orchestra; incorporates keyboard, ing to the master’s degree. Maximum units EW1, EB1, and electronic guitar synthesizers. which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.