Jazz Studies (MM)

专业介绍

USC Thornton 音乐学院的爵士研究音乐硕士（MM），常规学制 2 年，为 30 学分的项目。课程侧重爵士个别指导、爵士作曲、爵士即兴与合奏，并结合传统音乐史，要求完成两场毕业音乐会与一次综合考核；学生须在 USC 完成至少 26 学期学分，音乐类研究生课程平均绩点不低于 3.0，主修系课程成绩须为 B 及以上，转入学分者须在合并计算后达到同一绩点标准。

Overview The MM in Jazz Studies is a two-year, 30-unit program, focusing on individual jazz instruction, jazz composition, jazz improvisation and ensembles, coupled with traditional music history. Two graduate recitals and a comprehensive review are required. Admission Admission to Thornton programs is granted through the USC admission process. Applicants are screened by appropriate faculty selection committees. Specific entrance requirements are reviewed on an annual basis and published online at music.usc.edu. Unit and Grade Requirements Students must complete at least 26 semester units at USC, including the thesis or recital. 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 who transfer credits must achieve this average on all combined transf