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Music Ensemble (MUEN)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/performance/ensembles/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; Phone: (213) 740-4721.
- The activities in many MUEN courses cannot be accomplished effectively while everyone is masked. All students enrolled in these courses must be cleared by the Thornton School of Music for proximity to in-person aerosol-producing activity. 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. 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.
Rehearsal and participation in performances for athletic andother university functions. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43700R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Jacob Vogel | OFFICE & ONLINE |  |
Study and performance of vocal ensemble literature from the Jazz idiom, with emphasis on improvisational techniques. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43702D | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Sara Gazarek | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of choral literature from all periods of music history. Open to all students. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43710R | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 60 | Laura Beall | ONLINE | |
The USC Apollo Chorus, a choir open to all students, faculty, and staff of any gender, performs tenor/bass repertoire.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43715R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 60 | Stevie Hirner | ONLINE | |
Performance of choral works of all styles and periods. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43725D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | TuThF | 18 of 60 | Cristian Grases | ONLINE | |
The USC Oriana Choir, a choir open to all students, faculty, and staff of any gender, performs treble repertoire.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43730R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 1 of 60 | Yu Hang Tan | ONLINE | |
Performance of choral music and choral masterworks from the 16th century to the present.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43735D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | MWF | 13 of 25 | Mike Scheibe | ONLINE | |
Study and performance of operatic choruses and extended ensembles of all styles and periods. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43740D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | Brent Mcmunn,Ken Cazan | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43745D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 29 of 60 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE | |
Continuation of MUEN 222. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43755R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 20 | Jacob Vogel | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and participation in concert programs. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43760D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 31 of 75 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of standard repertoire. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43765R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 60 | Jacob Vogel | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Performance of chamber music for wind and percussion instruements. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
- Note: Section 43770 is for Winds and Percussion Majors only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43770D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 60 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE |  |
Rehearsal and performance of literature composed, transcribed and arranged for small guitar ensembles, including literature for small ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as well as voice. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43774D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 20 | William Kanengiser,Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 43776D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 50 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Preparation and performance of small ensemble literature for strings. Graded CR/NC.
- Note: Section 43800 is for Strings Majors Only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43800D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 60 | Lina Bahn | ONLINE | |
Preparation and performance of literature for piano with voice and string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43804D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Alan Smith | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of literature written for large jazz ensemble.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaje | |||||||||
| 43812D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | ONLINE | PDF (29108 KB) | |
| Thornton Jazz Orchestra | |||||||||
| 43815D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Concert Jazz Orchestra | |||||||||
| 43818D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Honors Combo | |||||||||
| 43821D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 8 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Combo | |||||||||
| 43824D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
Performance of 20th-century music; readings of student and faculty compositions; experimental music; guest conductors, composers, performers; annual concert series. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43830D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | Donald Crockett | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and preparation of big band literature adapted for large guitar ensemble. Guitarists perform in place of the traditional trumpet, trombone and sax sections. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43832D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Preparation and performance of literature for jazz chamber groups. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43835D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 50 of 60 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |
Study of solo ensemble vocal literature such as duets, trios, quartets, madrigals, etc. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43845D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Lisa Sylvester | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of vocal and instrumental ensemble music of the Renaissance and Baroque, with emphasis on chamber music for solo voices and bowed and plucked strings. Instrumentalists are required to perform on either their own or the School's historical instruments. Open to all students by audition. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43855D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 10 | Adam Gilbert | ONLINE | |
Study and performance of vocal ensemble literature from the Jazz idiom, with emphasis on improvisational techniques. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 405.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43865D | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Sara Gazarek | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of choral literature from all periods of music history. Open to all graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43875R | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 2 of 60 | Laura Beall | ONLINE | |
The USC Apollo Chorus, a choir open to all students, faculty, and staff of any gender, performs tenor/bass repertoire.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43880R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 60 | Stevie Hirner | ONLINE | |
Performance of choral works of all styles and periods. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 410.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43886D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | TuThF | 4 of 60 | Cristian Grases | ONLINE | |
The USC Oriana Choir, a choir open to all students, faculty, and staff of any gender, performs treble repertoire.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43890R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 60 | Yu Hang Tan | ONLINE | |
Performance of Choral Music and choral masterworks from the 16th century to the present.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43896D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | MWF | 8 of 25 | Mike Scheibe | ONLINE | |
Study and performance of operatic choruses and extended ensembles of all styles and periods. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 414.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43899D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 20 | Brent Mcmunn,Ken Cazan | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 420.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43902D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 13 of 100 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and participation in concert programs. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 423.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43908D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 20 of 100 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE | |
Performance of chamber music for wind and percussion instruments. Open to all students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 425.)
- Note: Section 43918 is for Winds and Percussion majors only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43918D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 100 | Sharon Lavery | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of literature composed, transcribed and arranged for small ensembles, including literature for small ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as well as voice. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 426.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43922D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 1 of 20 | William Kanengiser,Scott Tennant | ONLINE | | |
| 43926D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Preparation and performance of small ensemble literature for strings. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 427.)
- Note: Section 43942 is for Strings Majors Only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43942D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 100 | Lina Bahn | ONLINE | |
Continuation of MUEN 428.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43945D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 40 | Alan Smith | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of literature written for large jazz ensemble.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaje | |||||||||
| 43947D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | ONLINE | PDF (29108 KB) | |
| Thornton Jazz Orchestra | |||||||||
| 43950D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Concert Jazz Orchestra | |||||||||
| 43953D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Honors Combo | |||||||||
| 43956D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 1 of 8 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Combo | |||||||||
| 43959D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
Performance of 20th-century music; readings of student and faculty compositions; experimental music; guest conductors, composers, performers; annual concert series.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43965D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 20 | Donald Crockett | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and preparation of big band literature adapted for large guitar ensemble. Guitarists perform in place of the traditional trumpet, trombone and sax sections.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43968D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | |
Preparation and performance of advanced literature for jazz chamber groups. Open to graduate students, by audition.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43970D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |
Study of solo ensemble vocal literature such as duets, trios, quartets, madrigals, etc. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 444.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43975D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Lisa Sylvester | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and performance of vocal and instrumental ensemble music of the Renaissance and Baroque, with emphasis on chamber music for solo voices and bowed or plucked strings. Instrumentalists are required to perform on either their own or the School's historical instruments. Open to all graduate students by audition. (Duplicates credit in MUEN 444.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43989D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 10 | Adam Gilbert | ONLINE | |
Continuation of MUEN 328.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43990D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Alan Smith | ONLINE | |
Rehearsal and public performance of vocal and instrumental music of the Renaissance and Baroque era; emphasis is on large- and small-scale chamber works. Instrumentalists are required to perform on historical instruments.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43995D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 1 of 10 | Adam Gilbert | ONLINE | |