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BM Choral Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

BM Choral Music combines advanced vocal study, choral literature, conducting, score preparation, and sacred-music traditions

Students develop as ensemble singers and emerging conductors through Thornton's choral and sacred-music department

Performance & Productions

Choral rehearsals and concerts translate conducting and literature study into ensemble practice

Professional Development

Preparation supports graduate study and work in schools, churches, community ensembles, and professional choral settings

Location

Los Angeles supplies a culturally broad network of performing and sacred-music communities

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

10%

Admit Rate

school-wide

92%

Grad Rate

20.4K

Enrollment

$92K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$77,336

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$103,162

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,740

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.usc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 31m ago

Program Highlights

Training

BM Choral Music combines advanced vocal study, choral literature, conducting, score preparation, and sacred-music traditions

Students develop as ensemble singers and emerging conductors through Thornton's choral and sacred-music department

Performance & Productions

Choral rehearsals and concerts translate conducting and literature study into ensemble practice

Professional Development

Preparation supports graduate study and work in schools, churches, community ensembles, and professional choral settings

Location

Los Angeles supplies a culturally broad network of performing and sacred-music communities

Program Highlights

Training

BM Choral Music combines advanced vocal study, choral literature, conducting, score preparation, and sacred-music traditions

Students develop as ensemble singers and emerging conductors through Thornton's choral and sacred-music department

Performance & Productions

Choral rehearsals and concerts translate conducting and literature study into ensemble practice

Professional Development

Preparation supports graduate study and work in schools, churches, community ensembles, and professional choral settings

Location

Los Angeles supplies a culturally broad network of performing and sacred-music communities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

First Year Students · admission.usc.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Fee

$35

Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Deadlines · music.usc.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Submit two contrasting selections from standard solo vocal repertoire; at least one foreign-language selection is encouraged. Applicants with conducting experience may also submit conducting footage.

Additional Materials

Resume

Upload a current musical resume.

Repertoire List

List studied and performed repertoire.

Statement

Submit a statement of purpose of no more than two double-spaced pages.

Transcript

Transfer applicants upload all college transcripts in SlideRoom; first-year applicants submit official transcripts to USC Admission.

Recommendation

Optional recommendations may be submitted through SlideRoom.

Choral And Sacred Music Undergraduate · music.usc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Live Audition

One solo vocal selection (an accompanist is provided for in-person auditions)

Sight singing, rhythm, and pitch-retention evaluation

A faculty interview is part of the audition process

Choral And Sacred Music Undergraduate · music.usc.edu

Good to Know

Thornton permits one first-choice Thornton major. The program-specific SlideRoom portfolio is opened from the submitted Common Application. uscmusic.slideroom.com resolves and lists the per-instrument Fall 2027 application windows directly. The Fall 2027 application deadline (December 1, 2026) is now published on Thornton's official deadlines page.

What's The Process

Invited auditions are generally held in late January and early February; exact Fall 2027 dates have not been published.

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

10%

Admit Rate

school-wide

92%

Grad Rate

20.4K

Enrollment

$92K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$77,336

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$103,162

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,740

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.usc.edu College Scorecard

Training

BM Choral Music combines advanced vocal study, choral literature, conducting, score preparation, and sacred-music traditions

Students develop as ensemble singers and emerging conductors through Thornton's choral and sacred-music department

Performance & Productions

Choral rehearsals and concerts translate conducting and literature study into ensemble practice

Professional Development

Preparation supports graduate study and work in schools, churches, community ensembles, and professional choral settings

Location

Los Angeles supplies a culturally broad network of performing and sacred-music communities

Updated 31m ago