Opera Theater Minor

Overview

The doctoral minor in Opera Theater offers doctoral students in music an opportunity to gain more experience with stage direction and other aspects of opera production. Students may pursue a Stage Directing Track or an Opera Performance Track.  Credits from a doctoral minor may also count toward the completion of a doctoral degree. 

Admissions Requirements

A grade point average of at least 3.0 from doctoral study at USC. Approval the advisor, doctoral minor area faculty, and the Graduate Director. 

Minor Requirements (12 hours)

Course Title Credits
MUSC 545Survey of the Opera3
Advisor-approved THEA course (500-level or above)3
Opera Theater4
Opera Theater
Stage Directing Track 2
Opera Production
Opera Performance Track2
Role Preparation
Opera Production