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This review, which is administered by the faculty of the major department, consists of an oral or written examination, covering relevant aspects of musical performance, literature, and/or technique.Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by the faithful in Les Combes in 2005. Comprehensive ReviewĬandidates for the Master of Music must pass a comprehensive review toward the end of their course of study, usually in the final semester. Some departments require that a candidate be prepared to play or conduct the recital program for the approval of a faculty committee in advance.
Candidates must apply for recital dates, according to the current guidelines of the Music Operations office. One or more public recitals are required of all candidates for the Master of Music degree, as indicated below. The chair of the qualifying exam committee directly supervises the preparation of the thesis, the final acceptance of which is based upon the unanimous recommendation of all three members of the committee. Before registering for 594a Thesis, or a similarly required course for a capstone project or portfolio, a student must establish a qualifying exam committee composed of three members of the faculty, approved by the department chair, of which at least two are from the home department. For music education majors, the thesis will consist of a research document written on a topic approved by the music teaching and learning department the final project will consist of a creative project that will present the arrangement, production or design of innovative ideas, materials or curricula for specific applications in teaching music. Thesis/Project/Portfolio Requirements and Qualifying Exam CommitteesĪ composition portfolio is required of candidates for the Master of Music degree in composition a thesis or final project is required of candidates for the Master of Music degree in music education. Extensions will be granted by petition to the Thornton School for only the most compelling reasons. Progress is measured from the beginning of the first course at USC applied toward the degree. The time limit for completing the Master of Music degree is five years. Transfer credit petitions must be filed with the appropriate Thornton adviser during the first semester in residence.
Course work completed at another institution that has been approved by the Thornton School for transfer credit must have been completed within seven years from the date of admission to a master’s degree program to be applied toward that degree. Transferred CreditsĪll credits transferred must be the equivalent of corresponding current work at USC. Students who transfer credits must achieve this average on all combined transferred and residence units. A grade point average of not less than 3.0 (A = 4.0) is required for all graduate courses in music, and a grade of B or higher is required for all courses in the major department. Students must complete at least 26 semester units at USC, including the thesis or recital. All students must satisfy the specified requirements of their major department (see department chair or academic adviser). Thirty units of graduate work are required a minimum of 15 units (excluding thesis or project) must be at the 500 level or higher.
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