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Jun 13, 2025
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2011-2012 USC Union Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Music, B.M. (Performance Emphasis)
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Learning Outcomes
- Candidates will perform on their primary instrument a series of jury exams. Each exam will engage the candidate in performance of a wide array of musical styles reflective of undergraduate-level literature.
- Candidates will demonstrate fundamental piano skills, including performing, transposing, harmonizing, and sight-reading at levels appropriate for undergraduate music majors.
- Candidates with a performance or jazz studies emphasis will perform one half-recital and one-full recital on their primary instrument. Each recital will consist of a wide array of musical styles reflective of undergraduate-level repertoire, and will engage the candidate in performing both solo pieces and works for chamber ensembles.
- Candidates in music education will demonstrate the ability to plan level-appropriate lessons and execute plans successfully in authentic teaching contexts in their area of specialty (band, choir, orchestra, elementary).
Curriculum
See School of Music for information about entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.
Additional information is available in the “Academic Regulations” chapter of this bulletin, the School of Music’s Handbook for Undergraduate Students, or from the Office of Music Studies. |
Degree Requirements – Emphases in Performance, Theory, Composition, or Jazz Studies (128 Hours)
1. General Education Requirements (38 Hours)
Numerical and analytical reasoning (6 Hours)
Arts and Sciences (Curriculum I) (12 Hours)
Must include:
- 3 hours in history
- 3 hours in fine arts other than music
Natural Sciences (7-8 Hours)
Nonmusic electives (6-7 Hours)
Must include demonstration of proficiency in one foreign langage equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course. Performance Emphasis (90 Hours)
Primary concentration in applied music (Usually 32 Hours)
Theory, history, and literature electives (6 Hours)
Students must complete the literature course[s] in applied area when available.
Electives (13 Hours)
MUED 155 , MUED 156 , or demonstration of piano proficiency is required
Students whose primary medium is voice must complete MUSC 278 , MUSC 578 , MUSC 579
Students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available
For Bachelor of Music candidates with an emphasis in performance, a half recital is required in the junior year and a full recital is required in the senior year.
Piano Pedagogy Option (12 Hours)
Music electives must include:
Piano Accompanying Option (12 Hours)
Music electives must include:
And 3 courses chosen from:
Note:
Foreign language requirement is satisfied through successful completion of FREN 122 , GERM 122 , ITAL 122 with a grade of B or higher. |
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