Training
•Eighteen-unit Musical Studies minor is for students with prior performance experience who want to continue private lessons and ensemble work
•Music theory and history provide an academic foundation, while electives let students follow individual interests
Performance & Productions
•Students may continue on virtually any instrument, including voice, through ensembles and individual instruction
Degree Flexibility
•The minor sustains serious performance study alongside a primary USC major
Professional Development
•Thornton's cross-department environment encourages collaboration beyond a single musical style
