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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.
Reading skills related to jazz accompanying, including the ability to identify and play chords on the piano utilizing different voicings.
- Note: For Classical ReDesign students
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44426D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 6 of 16 | David Arnay | ONLINE |   |
Development of beginning improvisational skills including underlying principles of theory, harmony, jazz ear training, and jazz style.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44432R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 8 | John Thomas | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44437D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44438D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44439D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44441D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44443D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44445D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44447D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44449D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
Study of compositional, improvisational, performance, and arranging elements found in jazz. Students will model influential groups and jazz artists.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44455D | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | |
Instruction in the performance of percussion instruments associated with African, South American, and Caribbean music traditions, with special emphasis on adaptation to jazz music.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44461R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | ONLINE | 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44462R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | ONLINE | 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 | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44477D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44478D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44479D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44481D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44483D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44485D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44487D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44489D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors.
- Note: FINAL Deadline to request D-clearnace: 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 avaialable.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44495D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44499D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44501D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44503D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44505D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44507D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44509D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44512D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44514D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44516D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44518D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44520D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44522D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44524D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44526D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44528D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
Analysis and transcription of jazz performances and scores, encompassing questions of style, form, harmonic and melodic language, and considerations of rhythm.
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 305A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44532D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 25 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |
A history of jazz music and the styles of music considered antecedents to jazz.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: For music majors ONLY. This course carries GE credit but is intended for music majors and not a general student audience. Music majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44541D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 16 of 30 | Nathaniel Sloan | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44546D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44549D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44551D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44552D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44555D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 4 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44558D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44561D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44564D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44567D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
Development of intermediate improvisational skills including underlying principles of theory, harmony, jazz ear training, and jazz style. Recommended preparation: MUJZ 150.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44604R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 8 | John Thomas | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44625D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44628D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44630D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44631D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44634D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44637D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44640D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44643D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44646D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| TBA | ONLINE | ||||||||
Individual research and readings. No 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44652D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |
Selected topics of current interest.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal Jazz Elements II | ||||||||||
| 44658D | 060 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 10 | Sara Gazarek, Kathleen Schorsch | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44662D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44665D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44668D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44671D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44674D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44677D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44680D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44683D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44686D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
Development of proficiency in improvising to advanced jazz concepts, including transposition, substitute harmony, superimposed harmony, atypical harmonic schemes, and contemporary chord and scale types. Open to jazz studies majors and studio guitar majors.
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 451
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Jazz Studies, Classical Guitar, Studio Guitar
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44694D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 8 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44724D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44727D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44730D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44733D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44736D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44739D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44742D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44745D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44751D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44754D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Jason Goldman | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44758D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44760D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | ONLINE | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44763D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | ONLINE | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44766D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Peter Erskine | ONLINE | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44769D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44772D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Alan Pasqua | ONLINE | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44775D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Bob Mintzer | ONLINE | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44778D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44781D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44784D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44797D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Jason Goldman | ONLINE | |