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Performance (Popular Music) (MPPM)
- 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 Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for more 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.
A weekly lecture series addressing a wide range of special topics and issues confronting the contemporary music professional.
- Note: Open to ALL Music Majors
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47300D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 140 of 142 (1 on waitlist) | Patrice Rushen | CTV136A |   |
Study of musical elements appropriate to the performance of popular music in a collaborative, interactive environment.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47320D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 28 of 30 | Andy Abad, Patrice Rushen | CTV136A | | |
| 47321D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 31 of 33 | Sean Holt, Paul Jackson Jr. | CTV136A | | |
| 47322D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 28 of 30 | Sean Holt, Paul Jackson Jr. | CTV136A | | |
| 47323R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Timothy Kobza | MUS101 | | |
| 47324D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 22 | Timothy Kobza | MUS101 | |
Beginning and elementary instruction in drum set techniques.
- Note: For all courses in the Drumming Lab (TMC G122B), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. KOSS SB-40 headphones with built-in mic can be found at the USC Bookstore.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47370R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47371R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47372R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47373R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47374D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47375R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47376D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 3 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47377R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
| 47378D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (214341 KB) | |
Development of practical keyboard skills, including reading and realizing chord symbols, basics of voice leading, study of various harmonic and rhythmic styles.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47386D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | MWF | 12 of 16 (2 on waitlist) | Michael Arrom | MUS213 | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for all majors and minors except MPPM.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Performance (Popular Music)
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47425D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 70 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | |
Development of ensemble and communication skills through the performance and interpretation of American popular music in concert and studio settings. Development of original compositions.
- Prerequisite: MPPM 120
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
- Note: Third Year Popular Music Majors Only
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47440D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 32 | Patrice Rushen, Timothy Kobza, Paul Jackson Jr. | CTV136A | |
Intermediate level instruction in drum set performance including accompaniment techniques,fills, beat and brush patterns in jazz, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles, interpreting drum charts. Recommended preparation: MPPM 240
- Note: For all courses in the Drumming Lab (TMC G122B), students are required to use their own headset, comprising headphones with an attached boom microphone. KOSS SB-40 headphones with built in mic can be found at the USC Bookstore.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47465D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 6 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | PDF (209656 KB) | |
| 47466D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Monday | 7 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG122B | PDF (314969 KB) | |
The history of popular music particularly as developed in America in the 20th and early 21st centuries.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47475D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 40 of 40 (4 on waitlist) | Nathaniel Sloan | TMCG156 | |
A study of the practical aspects of vocal performance and skills necessary to increase one's opportunities within the music industry.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47490D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Adriana Balic | TMCG102B | |
The detailed exploration of a specific style or genre in Popular Music through study of repertoire, history and practice with particular emphasis on performance. Recommended preparation: MPPM 120 and MPPM 320.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Fusion | |||||||||
| 47510D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Alphonso Johnson | | ||
| Latin Pop | |||||||||
| 47511D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 20 | Andy Abad | MUS101 | | |
| Pop String Ensemble | |||||||||
| 47512D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 10 | Ginny Luke | AES138A | | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47554D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | |