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Fall application deadline for all applicants: December 1, 2024. The only programs with different application deadlines are “Arts Leadership” and “Popular Music Teaching and Learning” (May 1 final application deadline) and all Thornton minors (October 1, 2024 and March 1, 2025).
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Apply to USC Thornton School of Music in just four easy steps! Find your graduate program requirements and begin your application today.
Explore our programs. Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences, exposing students to diverse styles and techniques that will prepare them for a well-rounded career at the highest level. Classical Performance & Composition. Contemporary Music.
below. Applicants may contact Thornton’s Office of Admission with specific questions. (uscmusic@usc.edu 213-740-8986) Current Thornton students MUST do the following: 1. Submit the USC Graduate Application for admission online, here. 2. Submit Thornton’s SlideRoom application, and pay the SlideRoom submission fee. A link to the SlideRoom
- Note Your Catalogue Year
- Choral & Sacred Music
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Studies
- Music Teaching & Learning
- Strings
- Winds & Percussion
- Minors
Check your STARS report to determine the Catalogue year that you are following. Generally, this will be the academic year in which you started your current program at USC. If you do not see your program listed below, please discuss your program requirements with your academic advisor.
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Master of Music (MM) Master of Music (MM) – Contemporary Teaching Practice Master of Music (MM) – Community Music Master of Music (MM) – Popular Music Teaching and Learning Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
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Jazz Studies Music Industry Music Production Music Recording Musical Studies Musical Theatre Popular Music Studies Songwriting
5 days ago · A performance audition is required of applicants to most degree and certificate programs in the Thornton School of Music. Detailed information regarding audition requirements for specific Thornton programs is available online at music.usc.edu. Graduate Academic Admission Examination
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Join a representative from the USC Thornton Office of Admission for an overview of the USC Thornton undergraduate experience and application process. First-year and transfer prospective students are encouraged to attend as the session will focus on undergraduate music degrees.