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Performance (Guitar) (MPGU)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/guitar/
- 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.
Introduction to the performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as The Beatles and Dave Matthews.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45000R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 6 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | MUS101 |   | |
| 45001R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45002R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45010R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 14 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45014R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | MUS101 | | |
| 45015R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45020R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45025R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45030R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 11 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45035R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45040R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45045R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | |
Introduction to the performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as The Beatles and Dave Matthews.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45060R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | BMH200 | | |
| 45065R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | MUS101 | |
Introduction to the performance technique of pop/rock guitar as well as music theory fundamentals, exploring repertoire by artists such as the Beatles and Dave Matthews. (Duplicates credit in MPGU 120abcd.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45105R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 6 of 25 | Nick Stoubis | MUS101 | |
Basic fingerstyle guitar, learned through the study of such pieces as "Greensleeves," "Malaguena," and "Minuet" (Bach); song accompaniment patterns and music notation for the beginner.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45140R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Doris Cosic | MUS208 | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction includes performance class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45150D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 |  | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction includes performance class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45180D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 | | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors. Recommended preparation: MPGU 101x.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45200D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 30 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45205D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 40 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principal instrument for music minors and B.A. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45210D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45215D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
| Flamenco | |||||||||
| 45218D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction includes performance class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45220D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 | | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
- Note: As part of ReDesign, individual instruction includes performance class.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45272D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 | | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
Individual research and readings. Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45290D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| 45295D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | |
Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45305D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45310D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
| Flamenco | |||||||||
| 45313D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45325D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 | | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45330D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45333D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| 45335D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | |
Study of advanced studio guitar and ensemble literature; interpretation; professional preparation, and other topics appropriate for group study. Prerequisite: bachelor's degree with music major: principle instrument, studio guitar.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45340D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 4 of 20 | Molly Miller | MUS101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45345D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| 45350D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Guitar | |||||||||
| 45365D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 2 of 15 | Scott Tennant, | BMH100 | | |
| TBA | William Kanengiser | RHM104 | |||||||
| Studio Guitar | |||||||||
| 45370D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | | |
Individual instruction and related lab participation for Artist Diploma students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45380D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| 45382D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45388D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Scott Tennant | RHM104 | | |
| 45390D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Nick Stoubis | TMC118 | |