Conducting Minor
Overview
The doctoral minor in Conducting offers doctoral students in music an opportunity to engage more deeply with conducting.
Admissions
A grade point average of at least 3.0 from doctoral study at USC. Approval of the advisor, doctoral minor area faculty, and the Graduate Director. An audition is required to take MUSC 711.
Minor Requirements (12 Hours)
Applied Conducting (6-9 Hours)
Select from the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 711Y | Graduate Applied Music/ Conducting | 1-4 |
| MUSC 733A | Advanced Conducting/ Choral | 3 |
| MUSC 733B | Advanced Conducting/ Instrumental | 3 |
Related Studies (3-6 Hours)
Select from the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 740Y | Music Literature/ Conducting | 1-3 |
| MUSC 796 | Solo Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 801 | Advanced Performance Pedagogy | 2 |
Credits from the doctoral minor may also count toward the completion of a doctoral degree.