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Jazz Studies (MUJZ)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/jazz/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- Students accepted into a graduate program must take 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.
Development of beginning improvisational skills including underlying principles of theory, harmony, jazz ear training, and jazz style.
- Note: The activities of this class cannot be accomplished effectively while everyone is masked. All students enrolled in this course must be cleared by the Thornton School of Music for proximity to in-person aerosol-producing activity. The last day for any non-majors or non-minors to register for this course will be Monday, August 16th.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44432D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 8 | John Thomas | TMCG131 | PDF (42672 KB) |   |
Weekly individual instructio and performance forum. Open only to jazz studies majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Jazz Studies
- Note: Individual Instruction at the 153-level now includes Jazz Forum.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44435D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44437D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44438D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44439D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44441D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44443D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44445D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44447D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44449D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Study of stylistic, musical, improvisational, rhythmic, historical, performance, and arranging elements found in the vocal jazz genre. Students will explore concepts through the study of influential jazz vocal artists as well as their own performances.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44458D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 10 | Sara Gazarek | TMCG128 | |
Instruction in the performance of percussion instruments associated with African, South American, and Caribbean music traditions, with special emphasis on adaptation to jazz music.
- Note: The activities of this class cannot be accomplished effectively while everyone is masked. All students enrolled in this course must be cleared by the Thornton School of Music for proximity to in-person aerosol-producing activity. The last day for any non-majors or non-minors to register for this course will be Monday, August 16th.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44461D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 5 of 19 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG128 | PDF (63587 KB) | |
Instruction in the performance of percussion instruments associated with African, South American, and Caribbean music traditions, with special emphasis on adaptation to jazz music.
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 218A
- Note: The activities of this class cannot be accomplished effectively while everyone is masked. All students enrolled in this course must be cleared by the Thornton School of Music for proximity to in-person producing activity. The last day for any non-majors or non-minors to register for this course will be Monday, August 16th.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44462D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 19 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG128 | PDF (63587 KB) | |
Weekly individual instruction and performance forum. Open only to jazz studies majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Jazz Studies
- Note: Individual Instruction at the 253-level now includes Jazz Forum.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44475D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44477D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Peter Erskine | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44478D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44479D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44481D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44483D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44485D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44487D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44489D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors.
- Note: Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. The last day for any non-majors or non-minors to register for this course will be Monday, August 16th.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44495D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44499D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44501D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44503D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44505D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44507D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44509D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | TMC118 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principal instrument for music minors and B.S. 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 the first week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs at thornton.studentaffairs@usc.edu. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44512D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44514D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44516D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Peter Erskine | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44518D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44520D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44522D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44524D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44526D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44528D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | TMC118 | | |
Analysis and transcription of jazz performances and scores, encompassing questions of style, form, harmonic and melodic language, and considerations of rhythm. Prerequisites: MUCO 133b.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 133b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44531D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Jason Goldman | TMCG128 | |
Weekly individual instruction and performance forum. Open only to jazz studies majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Jazz Studies
- Note: Individual Instruction at the 353-level now includes Jazz Forum.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44543D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44546D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44549D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Peter Erskine | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44551D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44552D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44555D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44558D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44561D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44564D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44567D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Advanced study of compositional, improvisational, performance, conducting, and arranging elements found in the jazz repertory. Students will be encouraged to forge individual musical expressions.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MUJZ 195 or MUJZ 197B)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44575D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 20 | Alan Pasqua | TMCG128 | PDF (264041 KB) | |
Concepts, methods, and resources; examination and comparison of textbooks, recordings, tapes, and materials related to the study and teaching of jazz.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44602D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 20 of 25 | Ron Mc Curdy | TMCG156 | |
Development of intermediate improvisational skills including underlying principles of theory, harmony, jazz ear training, and jazz style. Recommended preparation: MUJZ 150.
- Note: The activities of this class cannot be accomplished effectively while everyone is masked. All students enrolled in this course must be cleared by the Thornton School of Music for proximity to in-person aerosol-producing activity. The last day for any non-majors or non-minors to register for this course will be Monday, August 16th.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44604D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 8 | John Thomas | TMCG131 | PDF (42803 KB) | |
Weekly individual instruction and performance forum. Open only to jazz studies majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Jazz Studies
- Note: Individual Instruction at the 453-level now includes Jazz Forum.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44622D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44625D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44628D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44630D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44631D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44634D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44637D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44640D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44643D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44646D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of firstg week of classes. Contact Thornton Student Affairs at thornton.studentaffairs@usc.edu. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44662D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44665D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44668D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Peter Erskine | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44671D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44674D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44677D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44680D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44683D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44686D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | TMC118 | | |
Application of theoretical and compositional techniques used in jazz to written music. Analysis and performance of historical and contemporary examples will be included.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44691D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 (1 on waitlist) | Bob Mintzer | TMCG128 | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44724D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44727D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44730D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44733D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44736D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44739D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44742D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44745D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44751D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | TMC118 | | |
Performance problems, composers and/or stylistic analysis of music from the jazz idiom. Specific emphasis to be determined by the Jazz studies department.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Topic: Duke Ellington
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44756D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 8 | Ron Mc Curdy | TMCG131 | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44760D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44763D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44766D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Peter Erskine | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44769D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44772D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44775D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44778D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44781D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44784D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Sara Gazarek | TMC118 | | |