■ General school information ■
Founded in 1884, the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music is known as the oldest school of music and art in the Los Angeles area.The school, which has grown with Los Angeles, has partnered with many prominent music institutions such as the LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, LA Chamber Orchestra, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.Students are learning the latest music technology while always being exposed to real music.In this privileged environment, you can naturally improve your musical taste and skills.Many of the school's top-class students in the United States are also accepted as members of well-known orchestras and ensembles upon graduation.Not only that, many graduates are involved in various music and film businesses, playing around the world, and playing an important role in every field.The school offers a large number of subdivided specialized courses.Available degrees are BM, MM, DMA for instrumental performance and composition.BM, MA, DMA in jazz research.BM, BS in the music business.BA with popular music.MA, DMA in early music.MAT, MM, DMA in music education.MM, DMA in vocal and keyboard collaborative arts.It is PhD in musicology.In addition, we offer a certificate of completion certificate course for specialized courses such as instrumental music performance, TV / movie music, and jazz research.
Music group activities with student participation are also active, and more than 500 events are held annually.The campus radio, Thornton Center Stage, produces radio programs that are broadcast on large Los Angeles radio stations.Students are also known for visiting local schools and music classes to teach children music.Currently, about 1,100 of the 150 students are from more than 40 countries, so international student care is perfect.