In addition to any entrance requirements listed in the following program descriptions, applicants must complete the Application for a Minor in Music. The Minor application is available to download (click on the link below) or you can pick up a copy at the USC Thornton Admission Office. To be eligible to apply for a minor in music, students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at USC.

NOTE: There is no deadline for minor applications. Students should apply as soon as they know they are interested and they will be considered for the next semester possible.

Download the Application for a Minor in Music

Minor in Jazz Studies
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), a performance audition is required of applicants to this program. Specific details about audition repertoire will be posted to this website shortly. To schedule an audition or for further information, contact the Jazz Studies department at (213) 740-3119. The minor is not available to B.M. majors.

Minor in Music Industry
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), students admitted to this minor will be expected to be in good academic standing with the University and maintain that standing. The minor is not available to Music Industry majors.

Minor in Music Recording
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), acceptance into the program generally requires successful completion of MUIN 275A or MUIN 277x to assure that the student has sufficient musical background and skill. The minor is not available to Music Industry majors.

Minor in Musical Studies
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), a performance audition is required of applicants to this program. Two selections from the standard repertoire of their primary instrument or voice should be prepared for the audition. To schedule an audition or for further information, contact the appropriate music department (e.g. pianists contact the department of keyboard studies, flutists contact the department of winds and percussion, etc.). The minor is not available to music majors.

Minor in Musical Theatre
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), a performance audition is required of applicants to this program. Two selections from the standard musical theatre repertoire should be prepared for the audition. One selection should be a ballad and the other a more up-tempo piece. To schedule an audition or for further information, contact the department of vocal arts at (213) 740-7704. An audition in theatre is not required. The minor is open to all majors.

Minor in Popular Music Studies
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), students must be in good academic standing to be admitted to this minor. No previous musical experience is required.

Minor in Songwriting
In addition to the Application for a Minor in Music (see above), admission to this minor requires enrollment in MUSC-255 (Songwriting I) and an evaluation by the songwriting faculty.