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Performance (Guitar) (MPGU)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/guitar/
- 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 performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as The Beatles and Dave Matthews.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45000R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE |   | |
| 45001R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 15 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45002R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45003R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45010R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 8 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45015R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45020R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45025R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Nick Stoubis | | ||
| 45030R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 7 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45035R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45055R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Introduction to the performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as The Beatles and Dave Matthews.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45060R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| 45065R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Introduction to the performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as the Beatles and Dave Matthews. (Duplicates credit in MPGU 120abcd.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45105R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Basic fingerstyle guitar, learned through the study of such pieces as "Greensleeves," "Malaguena," and "Minuet" (Bach); song accompaniment patterns and music notation for the beginner.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45140R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 20 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 45142R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 20 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |
Techniques of classical guitar applied to the study of five to eight Beatles songs, from "Hey Jude" to "Blackbird." No guitar or music background required.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45145R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 15 of 20 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 153-level now includes performace class
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45150D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 10 | William Kanengiser, | ONLINE |  | |
| TBA | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |||||||
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 253-level now includes performance class
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45180D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 10 | William Kanengiser, | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |||||||
Study and application of principles of improvisation and arranging for Jazz Guitar.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45197D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 4 of 20 | Frank Potenza | ONLINE | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors. Recommended preparation: MPGU 101x.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of first week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs at thornton.studentaffairs@usc.edu. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. For non-Thornton majors, individual instruction will be online-only and access to practice facilities will not be available.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45200D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45205D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 35 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principal instrument for music minors 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
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of first week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs at thornton.studentaffairs@usc.edu. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. For non-Thornton majors, individual instruction will be online-only and access to practice facilities will not be available.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45210D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 25 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45215D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| Flamenco | |||||||||
| 45218D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign transition, individual instruction at the 353-level now includes performance class
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45220D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | William Kanengiser, | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |||||||
Detailed exploration of a specific style or genre of guitar playing through study of repertoire, history and practice, and exploration of techniques.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Guitar | |||||||||
| 45261D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Nick Stoubis | | ||
Survey of the history and literature of the guitar and its relatives, primarily the lute and vihuela, from 1500 to 1850.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45263D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 6 of 20 | Brian Head | ONLINE | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45272D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
Technical problems; solo and ensemble literature. Required of all third and fourth year classical guitar majors each semester in residence.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45280D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 10 | William Kanengiser | ONLINE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45290D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 45295D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of first week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs at thornton.studentaffairs@usc.edu. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. For non-Thornton majors, individual instruction will be online-only and access to practice facilities will not be available.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45305D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45310D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| Flamenco | |||||||||
| 45313D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45325D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45330D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 15 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45333D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 45335D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Study of advanced classical guitar solo and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation, and other topics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bachelor's degree with music major; principle instrument, classical guitar.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45338D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 1 of 10 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |
Study of advanced studio guitar and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation, and other topics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bachelor's degree with music major: principle instrument, studio guitar.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45340D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Friday | 10 of 15 | Richard Smith | ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45345D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 45350D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45365D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45370D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Artist Diploma students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45380D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45388D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 45390D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |