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Jazz Studies (MUJZ)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/jazz/
- D class assignments available in TMC-200; 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. 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" (3.5mm) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44426D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 6 of 16 | David Arnay | MUS213 |   |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 2 of 8 | John Thomas | TMCG131 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44437D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44438D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44439D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44441D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44443D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44445D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44447D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44449D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Luciana Souza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Study of stylistic, musical, improvisational, rhythmic, historical, performance, and arranging elements found in the vocal jazz genre. Students will explore concepts through the study of influential jazz vocal artists as well as their own performances.
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 197A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44459D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 10 | Luciana Souza | TMCG128 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG128 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 3 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG128 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44477D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44478D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44479D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44481D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44483D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44485D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44487D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44489D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Luciana Souza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44495D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44499D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44501D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44503D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44505D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44507D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44509D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Luciana Souza | TMC118 | | |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44512D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44514D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44516D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44518D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44520D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44522D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44524D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44526D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44528D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Luciana Souza | TMC118 | | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Jason Goldman | TMCG128 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 30 (1 on waitlist) | Nathaniel Sloan | KDC236 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44546D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44549D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44551D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44552D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44555D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44558D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44561D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44564D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44567D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 3 of 30 | Luciana Souza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
Advanced study of compositional, improvisational, performance, conducting, and arranging elements found in the jazz repertory. Students will be encouraged to forge individual musical expressions.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MUJZ 195 or MUJZ 197B)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44575D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 20 | Jon Hatamiya, Clarence Penn | TMCG128 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44625D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44628D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Guitar | |||||||||
| 44630D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Nick Stoubis | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44631D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44634D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44637D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44640D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44643D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | TMC118 | ||||||||
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44646D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 2 of 30 | Luciana Souza | CTV136A | | |
| TBA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44662D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44665D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44668D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44671D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44674D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44677D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44680D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44683D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44686D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Luciana Souza | TMC118 | | |
Jazz Composition skills using symphonic instrumentation; Listening assignments provide technique and historical perspective. Scoring assignments for orchestra with rhythm section, and smaller instrument combinations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44687D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 4 of 8 | Vincent Mendoza | TMCG131 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 8 | Michael Stever | TMCG131 | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44724D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44727D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44730D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44733D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44736D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44739D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44742D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44745D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44751D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Luciana Souza | TMC118 | | |
Performance problems, composers and/or stylistic analysis of music from the jazz idiom. Specific emphasis to be determined by the Jazz studies department.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Topic: Duke Ellington
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44756D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 8 | Ron Mc Curdy | TMCG131 | |
Individual or master class instruction for D.M.A. Performance majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | |||||||||
| 44760D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Darek Oleszkiewicz | TMC118 | | |
| Composition | |||||||||
| 44763D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 30 | Vincent Mendoza | TMC118 | | |
| Drumset | |||||||||
| 44766D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Aaron Serfaty | TMC118 | | |
| Non-Traditional | |||||||||
| 44769D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Piano | |||||||||
| 44772D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Otmaro Ruiz | TMC118 | | |
| Saxophone | |||||||||
| 44775D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trombone | |||||||||
| 44778D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Trumpet | |||||||||
| 44781D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Jason Goldman | TMC118 | | |
| Voice | |||||||||
| 44784D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Luciana Souza | TMC118 | | |