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Music (MUSC)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/history/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- 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.
Exploration of music and cultures of the world. Engagement with international musicians, global issues, field work and musical diasporas in Los Angeles.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47206R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 61 of 72 | Scott Spencer | THH210 | PDF (196478 KB) |  |
An introduction to Western art music and culture from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras through reading, listening, analyzing and writing about music.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47207R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 44 of 60 | Rotem Gilbert | TMCG156 | PDF (134709 KB) | |
A uniquely American genre, the Broadway musical serves as a catalyst for inquiry into human diversity, cross-culturalism, and significant social and political issues.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47208R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 106 of 150 | Parmer Fuller | THH202 | |
The origins and development of EDM and its relatives such as disco, house, techno, rave and electronica, focusing on cultural and technological influences.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47213D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 103 of 125 | Sean Nye | THH202 |  |
A chronicle of the musical contribution of Africans and African Americans to American society and to the foundations of musical genres and styles throughout the world.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47214R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 31 of 40 | Ron Mc Curdy | KDC236 | Word (163233 KB) | |
Development of musical and lyrical skills, composing, listening, analysis, and critiques of popular original music.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47200D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 29 of 29 | Andrea Stolpe | TMC AUD | | |
| 47202D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 27 | Andrea Stolpe | TMC AUD | | |
| 47203R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | David Poe | TMC AUD | |
A history of hip-hop music from its inception to the present: its musical processes and styles, as well as attendant social, political and cultural issues.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47211D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 97 of 100 | Sean Nye | BMH100 | |
Continuation of Songwriting I; particular emphasis on the analysis of the techniques of important popular songwriters and the application of these techniques to original songs.
- Prerequisite: MUSC 255
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47209R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 25 | David Poe | TMC AUD | | |
| 47210D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 25 | Andrea Stolpe | TMC AUD |  |
Immerses students in criticism, scholarship, and creative writing dealing with popular music. Students participate in that discourse through developing their own authorial voices.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47293R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 60 | Joanna Demers | TMCG156 | PDF (148845 KB) | |
Music, lyrics, recordings, production techniques, career strategy, social ramifications, and especially the technological impact of the musical group known as The Beatles.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47220R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 74 of 120 | Bill Biersach | THH202 | |
Critical examination of the lyrics, structure, associated mythology, technology, and evolving styles of popular music reflecting the turbulent societal changes during the Sixties and Seventies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47225R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 81 of 120 | Bill Biersach | THH202 | |
Music, life, recordings, and attendant musical, cultural and political influences of a seminal musician or group in 20th or 21st century popular music.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band | |||||||||
| 47228R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 16 of 19 | Bill Biersach | KDC241 | | |
| Pink Floyd | |||||||||
| 47229D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 20 | Bill Biersach | KDC241 | | |
Continuation of Songwriting I and II with emphasis on the development of performance skills of original popular music in preparation for songwriting showcases.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47239R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 25 | Adriana Balic | TMC AUD | |
An exploration of the social and cultural impact of music written for, popularized by, or exploited by American television from the 1950s through today.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47245R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 60 | Jon Burlingame | TMCG156 | Word (40448 KB) | |
A study of the practical aspects of the music business, including the history, procedures, standard practices, economics and technologies employed by the music industry. Open to juniors and seniors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47249D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 25 | Christopher Sampson | KDC241 | |
Practical work experience in the student's field of study, at an off-campus location. Students are individually supervised by faculty. Open only to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts, Music majors only. Not available for graduate credit. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music, Composition, Jazz Studies, Jazz Studies (Vocal), Music Education, Music Industry, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47251D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 25 | Brian Head | MUS308 | |
Selected topics of current interest.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician's Health and Wellness | ||||||||||
| 47254D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 30 | William Kanengiser | MUS105 | | |
Practical work experience in the student's field of study, at an off-campus location. Students are individually supervised by faculty. Open only to music majors. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music (Early Music Performance), Music (History and Literature), Choral Music, Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Performance (Keyboard Collaborative Arts), Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violoncello, Vocal Arts, Music ( Historical Musicology), Early Music Performance
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47266D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 25 | Brian Head | MUS308 | |
Practical work experience in the student's field of study, at an off-campus location. Students are individually supervised by faculty. Open only to doctoral students in music. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music ( Historical Musicology), Choral Music, Composition, Early Music Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Performance (Keyboard Collaborative Arts), Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47283D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 25 | Brian Head | MUS308 | |
Studies for the Qualifying Examination. Duplicates credit in GRSC-800. CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Flora L. Thornton School of Music
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47290D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 40 | Brian Head | MUS308 | |