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Performance (Vocal Arts) (MPVA)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/vocal/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
Introduction to the fundamental principles of singing: breath control, tone production, diction, and the use of appropriate song material.
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46320D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | |  |
Use of dramatic techniques in the interpretation and performance of music; basic acting techniques for the operatic and recital stages; sensory exercises, movement, improvisation, relaxation and make-up.
| 46328D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 10 of 20 | Ken Cazan | BMH100 | | |
Continued development of the fundamentals of singing, diction, and repertoire building.
| 46335D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 12 | Ken Cazan | MUS319 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46340D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors.
Recommended preparation: MPVA 101x| Voice |
| 46346D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 54 of 65 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction: secondary emphasis for music majors, principal emphasis for music minors and all B.A. music majors. Open only to music majors and minors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Bassoon, Choral Music, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Composition, Composition (Film Scoring), Double Bass, Electroacoustic Media, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Harpsichord, Jazz Studies, Jazz Studies (Vocal), Music, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Recording, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
| Vocal Coaching |
| 46350D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
| Voice |
| 46351D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 28 of 50 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | |  |
| Choral |
| 46353D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 22 of 25 | Jo-Michael Scheibe | MUS416 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46355D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Continuation of
MPVA 203ab. Acting of operatic roles in different periods and styles; specific recital and audition techniques.
Recommended preparation: MPVA 203ab| 46385D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 2 of 20 | Ken Cazan | BMH100 | | |
Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic works and excerpts; study of different operatic styles; public appearances. By audition only.
Score study for pianists, coaches, and conductors; role analysis; transcription techniques for one or two pianos of an orchestral score.
Various approaches to operatic style; basic blocking; stage management. Student direction of scenes produced in USC Opera.
| 46405D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Pedagogical approaches and methodology; practice teaching.
| 46415D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 25 | Barbara Dyer | UUCB3 | | |
Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet.
| 46419D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 5 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS102B | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46435D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Song literature of Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Norway, Sweden, England, America; comparative analysis of various composers and their influence on song literature.
Recommended preparation: for music majors,
MUHL 331; for non-music majors,
MUHL 315x.
| 46440D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | UUCB3 | | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| 46445D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Art song, concert and operatic repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by the department.
| 46465D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 (2 on waitlist) | Lisa Sylvester | MUS213 | | |
Survey of pedagogical sources from early 17th century to present; major historic figures, terminologies and methods; relevance to modern-day singing and teaching practice.
| 46468D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 25 | Barbara Dyer | MUS102B | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46485D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| 46487D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 25 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| 46490D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46505D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Artist Diploma students.
| 46515D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| 46520D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
