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Performance (Winds and Percussion) (MPWP)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/winds/
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46630D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 |  | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46633D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46636D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46639D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46642D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46645D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46648D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46651D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46654D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46657D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, reed making, and other matters appropriate to group study. Required of all first and second year wind and percussion majors each semester in residence.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46660D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | AES138A | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46663D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 15 | Terry Cravens | AES138A | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46666D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad, | MUS105 | | |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Monday | David Howard | MUS208 | ||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46669D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | AES138A | | |
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46672D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS102B | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46675D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 1 of 12 | Joel Timm | MUS208 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46678D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 2 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS106 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46681D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 2 of 15 | James Self | BMH100 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46684D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46687D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS106 | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46690D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46693D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46696D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46699D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46702D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46705D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46708D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46711D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46714D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46717D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors. Recommended preparation: MPWP 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46720D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46723D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46726D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46729D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46732D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46735D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46738D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46741D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46744D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46747D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principal instrument for music minor and B.A. music majors. Open only to music majors and minors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music, Jazz Studies, Music Industry, Music Recording, Composition, Composition (Film Scoring), Electroacoustic Media, Jazz Studies (Vocal), Music Education, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Harpsichord, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46750D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46753D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46756D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46759D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46762D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46765D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46768D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46771D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46774D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46777D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46780D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46783D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46786D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46789D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46792D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46795D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46798D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46801D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46804D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46807D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
A progressive course for Classical Percussion majors as it pertains to drum set in the symphony orchestra and other classical settings. Open only to Percussion, and Performance (Wind Instrument or Percussion).
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Percussion, Performance (Wind Instrument or Percussion)
- Note: For classical percussion majors only
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46815D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (269015 KB) |  |
Solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, reed making, and other matters appropriate to group study. Required of all third and fourth year wind and percussion majors each semester in residence.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46820D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | AES138A | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46823D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 15 | Terry Cravens | AES138A | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46826D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad, | MUS105 | | |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Monday | David Howard | MUS208 | ||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46829D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 1 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | AES138A | | |
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46832D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 3 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS102B | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46835D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 0 of 12 | Joel Timm | MUS208 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46838D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS106 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46841D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 1 of 15 | James Self | BMH100 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46844D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46847D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS106 | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46850D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46853D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46856D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46859D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46862D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46865D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46868D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46871D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46874D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46877D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Analysis and performance of 18th, 19th, and 20th century ensemble music, octet through symphonic band; historical perspectives of instruments including technical developments.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46883D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 6 of 20 | Kristy Morrell | AES138A | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46890D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46893D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46896D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46899D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46902D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46905D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46908D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46911D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46914D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46917D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Solo and orchestra repertoire, professional preparation, reed making, and other matters appropriate to group study. Intended for M.M. wind and percussion majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46924D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | AES138A | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 46927D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 15 | Terry Cravens | AES138A | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46930D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad, | MUS105 | | |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Monday | David Howard | MUS208 | ||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 46933D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 1 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | AES138A | | |
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46936D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 0 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS102B | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46939D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 4 of 12 | Joel Timm | MUS208 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 46942D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 0 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS106 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 46945D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 0 of 15 | James Self | BMH100 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46948D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46951D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS106 | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 46984D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 46987D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 46990D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 46993D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 46996D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 46999D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 47002D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 47005D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 47008D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 47011D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassoon | |||||||||
| 47030D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Judith Farmer | MUS308 | | |
| Clarinet | |||||||||
| 47033D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Yehuda Gilad | MUS308 | | |
| Flute | |||||||||
| 47036D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jim Walker | MUS308 | | |
| French Horn | |||||||||
| 47039D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Kristy Morrell | MUS308 | | |
| Oboe | |||||||||
| 47042D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Joel Timm | MUS308 | | |
| Percussion | |||||||||
| 47045D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Joseph Pereira | MUS308 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 47048D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jessica Maxfield | MUS308 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 47051D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Terry Cravens | MUS308 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 47054D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta | MUS308 | | |
| Tuba | |||||||||
| 47057D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | James Self | MUS308 | | |