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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.
Study and performance of the music and lyrics that created contemporary Broadway: the Tin Pan Alley era 1855-1940.
- Note: For BFA Musical Theatre majors only
| 46325D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Ken Cazan,
Karen Parks | MUS106 | |   |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
- Note: As part of ReDesign, freshman individual instruction now includes performace class.
| Voice |
| 46330D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 5 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS106 | | |
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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.
| 46343D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 5 of 20 | Ken Cazan | BMH100 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
- Note: As part of ReDesign transition, sophomore individual instruction now includes performance class.
| Voice |
| 46360D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 5 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS106 | | |
| | | TBA
| | | | RHM112
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Developing competence in listening, vocal pronunciation, speaking, singing, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), reading, and writing Italian. Emphasizes musical texts including Italian song and operatic arias.
- Note: Final Exam for language will be held Saturday, May 9, 11am - 1pm.
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of second week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs (213) 740-4721, TMC 200.
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
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of second week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs (213) 740-4721, TMC 200.
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46400D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
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.
| 46435D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 15 | Ken Cazan | MUS105 | | |
Stylistic and technical features of dramatic and musical elements involved in performance of the Broadway musical and standard operetta repertory; staging of scenes.
| 46440D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 6 of 20 | Lyndia Johnson | AES138A | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46467D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| 46486D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of second week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs (213) 740-4721, TMC 200.
Art song, concert and operatic repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by the department.
| 46510D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 9 | Lisa Sylvester | MUS303 | | |
Applying principles learned in vocology and/or pedagogy through practice voice teaching in both classical and non-classical singing styles.
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46521D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 30 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| 46531D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 25 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
A review of French rules of pronunciation, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and grammatical structure through the in-depth study of song and aria texts.
| 46540D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 6 of 8 | Lisa Sylvester | BMH200 | | |
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.
| 46548D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |
Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum.
| Voice |
| 46570D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | 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.
| 46595D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Lisa Sylvester | RHM112 | | |