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Performance (Keyboard Studies) (MPKS)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/keys/
- D class assignments available in TMC-200; 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.
Techniques of performance, note reading, and basic musicianship. Not open to music majors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8" (3.5mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332, and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45403R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) |   |
| 45406R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45409R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45412R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45415R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45418R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45421R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45422R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Wed, Fri | 10 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45424R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45425R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
| 45427R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50669 KB) | |
Techniques of performance, note reading, and basic musicianship.Not open to music majors.
- Prerequisite: MPKS 150a
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8 (3.5 mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332 and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45435R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (49521 KB) | |
| 45441R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (49521 KB) | |
Techniques of performance, note reading, and basic musicianship. Not open to music majors.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MPKS 150B or MUPF 150B)
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8 (3.5 mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332 and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45451R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50046 KB) | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 153-level now includes performance class, as assigned by your lesson instructor
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45465D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45470D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 15 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
Sight-reading and principles of style as related to intermediate literature; c- clef and open score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Introduction to standard reference works, periodicals. Required of all keyboard majors.
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8 (3.5 mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332 and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45475D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 16 | Sung-Hwa Park | MUS213 | |
Beginning and elementary instruction: emphasis on reading skills, harmonization, transposition, score reading, improvisation; group instruction in a keyboard laboratory facility.
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8 (3.5 mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332 and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45490D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 15 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50419 KB) | |
| 45494D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 6 of 16 | Stephen Pierce | MUS213 | Word (50419 KB) | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 253-level now includes performance class, as assigned by your lesson instructor
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45525D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45530D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
Sight- reading and principles of style as related to lower advanced literature; extended score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Mini-survey; basic keyboard literature.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MPKS 160B or MUPF 160B)
- Note: For all courses in the Keyboard Lab (MUS 213), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. Headsets must have a 1/8 (3.5 mm) wired TRRS connector to work with the lab controller system. Compatible headsets can be found in the USC bookstore. Students can also purchase these online etc. Examples include the following models: Logitech H111, Logitech H151, Logitech G332 and Yamaha HPH 250m.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45535D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 16 | Sung-Hwa Park | MUS213 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45555D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45560D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 50 | Stephen Pierce | RHM104 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principle 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, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
- Note: Thornton does not allow this course to be audited.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpsichord | |||||||||
| 45575D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ian Pritchard | RHM104 | | |
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45580D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Organ Service Playing | |||||||||
| 45583D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45585D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 50 | Stephen Pierce | RHM104 | | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 353-level now includes perfromance class, as assigned by your lesson instructor
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45605D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45610D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
The learning process at the keyboard; pedagogy and methodology of beginning methods. Studio/group instruction: children/adults. 431a: survey and observation. 431b: practice teaching: beginners.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MPKS 253 or MUPF 253) and 1 from (MPKS 260B or MUPF 260B)
- Note: Class will meet in studio, RHM 306
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45625D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 7 of 10 | Stephen Pierce | RHM104 | |
Methods, study of college curriculum keyboard classes.Studio/group instruction. Business practices; audition, interview techniques. 450a: Survey and observation. 450b practice teaching;secondary piano classes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45635D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Stephen Pierce | MUS208 | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction at the 453-level now includes perfromance class, as assigned by your individual lesson instructor.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45655D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45660D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
Solo piano literature; emphasis on composers' influences, performance practices and the development of the pianoforte. a:Late Baroque through Beethoven. b: Schubert to the present. Prerequisites: MUHL 331 and MUHL 332.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45680D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 8 of 12 | Stewart Gordon | ONLINE | |
Repertoire and performance practice in music of the period: style, phrasing, embellishments, dynamics, improvisation, tempi. Performance in class of solo and ensemble works, instrumental and vocal.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45685D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 21 of 21 (1 on waitlist) | Jason Yoshida | MUS106 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45690D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
| 45696D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
- Note: Thornton does not allow this course to be audited.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Piano | |||||||||
| 45710D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
| Harpsichord | |||||||||
| 45720D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ian Pritchard | RHM104 | | |
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45725D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Organ Service Playing | |||||||||
| 45730D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45735D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 30 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
Historical, stylistic and pedagogical aspects of solo repertoire. Special emphasis to be determined by the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45741D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 7 of 25 | Jeffrey Kahane | MUS106 | | |
| 45742D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 25 | Stewart Gordon | ONLINE | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Piano | |||||||||
| 45820D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |
| Organ | |||||||||
| 45830D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Ladd Thomas | RHM104 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 45835D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 60 | Alan Smith | RHM104 | | |