The class meets July 6-31, five days a week for six hours a day (three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon). Students study theory improvisation, technique and sight reading. Along with classroom study, there will be master classes with the distinguished USC Thornton studio/jazz guitar faculty, field trips to renowned Los Angeles jazz venues, and numerous student performances.

The director of the program is Shea Welsh (M.M. '02, studio/jazz guitar). All instructors are from the USC Thornton studio/jazz guitar doctoral or masters programs. Students will receive three college credits upon completion.

To find out more about the USC Thornton School of Music studio/jazz guitar program, please visit www.usc.edu/schools/music.

Admission

Students are accepted into the seminar through an audition CD or tape. Performances can be either solos or group arrangements. The recording (CD or tape) should be no longer than five minutes. It needs to include the following two items:

• The student's version of the jazz standard Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma. Students should demonstrate their ability to play the melody, to accompany with chords and to improvise a solo.

• A selection of the applicant's choice, in any style, that best demonstrates his or her playing abilities.

Please mail recordings to:

USC Office of Continuing Education and Summer Programs
3415 South Figueroa Street, Suite 107
Los Angeles, California 90089-0874

Please include the applicant's name on the CD or tape. Recordings will not be returned.