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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.
- 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 | 5 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | 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. Recommended preparation: MPVA 153
| 46325D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Ken Cazan | | | |
Continued development of the fundamentals of singing, diction, and repertoire building.
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46340D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors.
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
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46355D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Study of the acting, musical and movement elements involved in the performance of the Broadway musical repertoire.
| 46375D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Parmer Fuller | UUCB3 | | |
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 | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 15 | Ken Cazan | AES138A | | |
Performance class for singers and pianists; analysis of recitatives, arias, and ensembles of various operatic styles; study of the technique of effective musical delivery. By audition only.
Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic works and excerpts; study of different operatic styles; public appearances. By audition only.
Various approaches to operatic style; basic blocking; stage management. Student direction of scenes produced in USC Opera.
| 46405D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Ken Cazan | RHM112 | | |
Voice physiology, voice hygiene, voice acoustics, and the cognitive substrates of Motor Learning.
Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet.
| 46416D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 8 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS204 | |  |
Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; basic application of the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols and sounds to English, German, Italian, French and Latin.
| 46420D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 12 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS319 | | |
Historical survey of literature, style and performance practice; emphasis on performing solo and small ensemble sections of larger works.
| 46425D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 10 of 12 | Tram Sparks | MUS208 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46435D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Song literature of Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Norway, Sweden, England, America; comparative analysis of various composers and their influence on song literature.
| 46440D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 5 of 15 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS319 | | |
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 10 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
Voice physiology, both classical and non-classical vocal techniques, voice hygiene, advanced voice acoustics, survey of literature from expertise studies, and the cognitive substrates of motor learning.
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46485D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 40 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| 46487D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
A review of the rules of pronunciation, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and grammatical structure of the Italian language through the texts of select repertoire in both Italian song and operatic arias.
| 46489D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 10 of 12 | Rakefet Hak | MUS208 | Word (29799 KB) | |
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 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46505D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | 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 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
