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Multiple Woodwinds
Our woodwind faculty members are nationally known performers and teachers who lead by example in their own performing and teaching careers. Students can expect individual attention, high standards and a supportive learning environment.
Multiple Woodwinds Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Ensemble requirement: Minimum of two semesters in an appropriate instrumental ensemble (MUSC 734)
[1]The applicant must perform at the graduate level on the major instrument (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone) in order to be accepted into the master's program in multiple woodwinds.
[2]At least two semesters of study (at one credit per semester) are required in two minor instruments; a minimum proficiency level equivalent to the completion of the junior level of undergraduate study is required. With the consent of the woodwind faculty, three minor instruments may be studied; a minimum proficiency level equivalent to the completion of the junior level of undergraduate study is required for one of the instruments and the completion of the sophomore level for the two other instruments. Minimum proficiency levels on all minor instruments must be met before registering for recital credit.
[3]One-half of the master’s recital will be performed on the major instrument and one-half on the minor instruments.
Winds (Single Brass or Woodwind Instrument)
The brass and woodwind faculty at USC provide excellent training and the necessary expertise for a successful career in music.
Winds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba)
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Ensemble requirement: Minimum of two semesters in an appropriate instrumental ensemble (MUSC 734)
Classical Guitar
Our classical guitar program is dedicated to attracting accomplished students from across the country as well as talented South Carolina residents and providing them with superior training as performers and teachers.
Guitar Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12-15 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Concerto/Chamber music requirement (no credit): Public performance of a concerto from the standard guitar repertory or a chamber music program featuring appropriate guitar literature
Organ
The keyboard studies program at USC provides varied, meaningful and challenging opportunities for our students to learn about the worlds of performance, teaching and research.
Organ Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12-15 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Piano
Our keyboard studies area comprises six full-time faculty members who are internationally recognized performers, recording artists, pedagogues, authors and clinicians.
Piano Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12-15 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Chamber music requirement: Minimum of one semester of chamber music (MUSC 735)
Percussion
USC’s percussion department guarantees that you will get the performance experience you need to advance your skill in a variety of instruments.
Percussion Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Ensemble requirement: Minimum of two semesters in an appropriate instrumental ensemble (MUSC 734)
Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
Experienced artists and teachers who have performed throughout the world provide instruction on all stringed instruments. The university also offers a wide range of performance opportunities and a variety of venues from lecture halls to world-class music halls.
Strings Performance (Violin, Viola, Violoncello, String Bass)
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Ensemble requirement: Minimum of two semesters in an appropriate instrumental ensemble (MUSC 734)
Voice
Graduate students in voice focus on developing excellent vocal technique, skill in interpreting repertoire, refined diction in English and foreign languages, and solo artistry.
Voice Performance
| Music Bibliography and Research (MUSC 707) | 2 credits |
|
Major Area |
12-15 credits |
| Music History (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor-approved) | 6 credits |
| Music Electives | 3-6 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
Ensemble requirement: Minimum of two semesters in an appropriate ensemble (MUSC 734)
Community Engagement
Our concentration in community engagement offers the graduate performance degree experience combined with the benefit of world class studies in marketing, entrepreneurship, and cutting edge community engagement techniques.
MM in Performance with concentration in Community Engagement
| Major Area a) Applied studies (8 credits) b) MUSC 796 Solo Recital (1 credit)* MUSC 795 Chamber Recital (1 credit)* c) MUSC 735 Chamber Music (1 credit) d) Pedagogy [MUSC 573,773,577, 777] or Literature [MUSC 543, 558, 559, 587, 775, 740] (2-3 credits) |
13-14 credits |
|
Music History (advisor approved) |
3 credits |
| Music Theory (advisor approved) | 3 credits |
| MUSC 595 Community Engagement Through Music | 2 credits |
| Music Entrepreneurship Electives to be selected from: MUSC 580 Entrepreneurship in Music (3 credits) MUSC 582 Music and Money (3 credits) MUSC 590 Seminar in Music Entrepreneurship (3 credits) MUSC 592 21st Century Musician (3 credits) MUSC 593 Arts Marketing (3 credits ) |
6 credits |
| Music Electives (advisor approved) | 2-3 credits |
| Ensembles [MUSC 734 for percussion, strings, voice, winds; MUSC 735 for piano and guitar] | 2 credits |
| Total | 32 credits |
*One recital must occur outside of the School of Music in a community venue involving elements of community engagement and audience interaction. The off-campus, community recital may include all or part of the repertoire presented in the solo recital, however the inclusion of chamber music is encouraged, and the performance must utilize methods and best practices learned in MUSC 595.