USC Thornton School of Music

Tel: (213) 740-8986 or (800) 872-2213
Fax: (213) 740-8995
E-mail: uscmusic@usc.edu
www.usc.edu/music

Bachelor of Music degrees

Composition
Jazz Studies
Popular Music
Studio/Jazz Guitar
Classical Performance

Bassoon
French Horn
Percussion
Tuba
Cello
Guitar, Classical
Piano
Viola
Clarinet
Harp
Saxophone
Violin
Double Bass
Oboe
Trombone
Vocal Arts
Flute
Organ
Trumpet

Bachelor of Arts degrees:

Choral Music option
Classical Performance option
  (instrumental or vocal)
Jazz Performance option
  (instrumental or vocal)

Bachelor of Science degree:

Music Industry

Application Guidelines

The deadline for all first-year and transfer music majors is December 1. All required departmental materials must be received by the Thornton Admission office by this date.

The Thornton departmental section in the USC Writing Supplement is required for all majors.

An audition is required for most majors.

Visit the USC Thornton School website or refer to the USC Writing Supplement to the Common Application for audition dates and requirements.