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Composition (MUCO)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/comp/
- 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.
An introductory course in music theory required for those majors in need of remedial training, and available to the general student who wishes to develop music writing skills. Not available for credit to B.M. and B.A. music majors. Recommended preparation: ability to read music
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42703R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Ashlin Hunter |
Introduction to music theory; scales, intervals, principles of common practice and popular music harmony; melodic, harmonic, and structural analysis; 20th-century developments. Not available for credit to BM majors.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42710R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 25 | Mark Weiser | MUS303 | ||
42711R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 25 | Eric N. Pham | MUS303 |
Study of harmony used in the popular music idiom, as well as diminished chord patterns, modulation techniques, basic modal theory, and principles of melodic construction. Prerequisite: MUCO 133b.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 133b
- Note: For Popular Music Majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42716D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 16 (1 on waitlist) | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42717D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 16 | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 |
Sight-singing, dictation, related keyboard application.
- Note: Register for lecture and one associated lab, as well as corresponding MUCO 133a.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42722D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Ryan McWilliams | TMCG156 | ||
42723D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 9 of 10 | Ryan McWilliams | TMCG156 | ||
42724D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 10 of 10 | Ryan McWilliams | TMCG156 | ||
42725D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 26 | Juan-Pablo Contreras | MUS303 | ||
42726D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 7 of 13 | Juan-Pablo Contreras | MUS303 | ||
42727D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 11 of 13 | Juan-Pablo Contreras | MUS303 | ||
42728D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Eric N. Pham | BMH200 | ||
42729D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 9 of 10 | Eric N. Pham | BMH200 | ||
42730D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 9 of 10 | Eric N. Pham | BMH200 | ||
42731D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 22 | Duncan Tuomi | MUS204 | ||
42732D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 8 of 11 | Duncan Tuomi | MUS204 | ||
42733D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 9 of 11 | Duncan Tuomi | MUS204 | ||
42734D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 26 | Guang Yang | TMCG128 | ||
42735D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 8 of 13 | Guang Yang | TMCG128 | ||
42736D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 11 of 13 | Guang Yang | TMCG128 |
a: Notation, scales, intervals; introduction to counterpoint; harmonic principles of the common practice period; analysis, written work. b: Continuation of 133a; elements of form; application of analysis to performance. Concurrent registration in Aural Skills required.
- Note: Register for corresponding MUCO 132a lecture and lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42768D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Ryan McWilliams | TMCG156 | ||
42769D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 26 | Chris Roze | MUS303 | ||
42770D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Eric N. Pham | BMH200 | ||
42771D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 26 | Duncan Tuomi | MUS204 | ||
42772D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 26 | Guang Yang | TMCG128 |
Beginning exercises in composing, initial composition projects, study, lectures and class discussions of selected compositions from the repertory.
- Note: This course is setup as a lecture course with i.i. The lecture portion will be taught on Tuesdays and the i.i. on Thursdays or other day pending instructor availability. Register for lecture and lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42789D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 12 | Veronika Krausas | MUS319 | ||
TBA | Thursday | MUS317 | |||||||
42790D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Friday | 3 of 12 | Veronika Krausas | BMH100 |
Introduction to the composition of concert music. Includes set exercises, free composition, study of selected compositions. Intended for interested, qualified students not majoring in composition. Not available for degree credit to composition majors. Recommended preparation: MUCO 130bx or MUCO 133b
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42805D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 12 of 16 | Nicolas Benavides | MUS303 |
Continuation of 132ab.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab listed immediately following that lecture.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42809D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 22 (1 on waitlist) | Guang Yang | MUS303 | ||
42810D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 9 of 11 (1 on waitlist) | Guang Yang | MUS303 | ||
42811D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 10 of 11 | Guang Yang | MUS303 | ||
42812D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 22 of 22 | Ryan McWilliams | MUS204 | ||
42813D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 11 of 11 | Ryan McWilliams | MUS204 | ||
42814D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 11 of 11 | Ryan McWilliams | MUS204 | ||
42815D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 16 | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42816D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 8 of 8 | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42817D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 6 of 8 | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42818D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 16 (2 on waitlist) | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42819D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 6 of 8 (1 on waitlist) | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 | ||
42820D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 8 of 9 (8 on waitlist) | Dan Caputo | TMCG150 |
a: Analysis of representative pieces from the classic and romantic periods; exercises in composition. b: Survey of 20th century developments; composition utilizing 20th century techniques.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 133B
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42854D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 21 | Chris Roze | MUS303 | ||
42856D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 22 (5 on waitlist) | Veronika Krausas | MUS204 |
Composition in shorter forms, continuation of score analysis and listening assignments.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 137B
- Note: This course is setup as a lecture course with i.i. The lecture portion will be taught on Thursdays and the i.i. on Tuesdays or other day pending instructor availability. Register for lecture and lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42880D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 12 | Ted Hearne | MUS319 | ||
TBA | Tuesday | MUS317 | |||||||
42881D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Friday | 8 of 12 | Ted Hearne | BMH100 |
Individual instruction in composition for non-composition majors. Continuation of MUCO 221abx. Not open to B.M. in Composition majors.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 221b
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Composition
- Note: Final Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of the first week of classes. Submit an individual instruction d-clearance request online here: music.usc.edu/students/individual-instruction-d-clearance-request-forms/. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42916D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Mark Weiser | MUS317 |
Individual instruction in composition; preparation for the senior recital.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 237B
- Note: Register for lecture and lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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42940D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 8 | Donald Crockett | MUS317 | ||
42941D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Friday | 6 of 8 | Donald Crockett | BMH100 |
Individual instruction in composition; preparation for the senior recital.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 337B
- Note: Register for lecture and lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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43015D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 15 | Donald Crockett | MUS317 | ||
43016D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Friday | 5 of 15 | Donald Crockett | BMH100 |
Individual instruction in composition. Not open to graduate students in composition. Prerequisite: submission of portfolio of musical compositions.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Composition
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Note: Final Deadline to request D-clearance: Friday of the first week of classes. Submit an individual instruction d-clearance request online here: music.usc.edu/students/individual-instruction-d-clearance-request-forms/. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. music.usc.edu/students/individual-instruction-d-clearance-request-fo rms/. Thornton does not allow this course to be audited. to be audited.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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43079D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 10 | Mark Weiser | MUS317 |
Compositional departures from conventional notions of pitch and harmony; application and critiques of non-pitch-based analytical techniques for post-tonal music.
- Prerequisite: MUCO 502
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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43103D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 5 of 12 | Brian Head | MUS319 |
Seminar for graduate students in composition that addresses aesthetic, technical and analytical issues from a composer's perspective. Open only to theory and composition majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Composition, Music (Music Theory)
- Note: Topic: Live Performance and Curation
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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43142D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | Camae Dennis | MUS319 |