Led by renowned faculty members Ladd Thomas and Cherry Rhodes, the USC Thornton School of Music's Organ Performance program offers comprehensive training in organ repertoire across all musical periods. Students develop technical proficiency, interpretative skills, and performance confidence through individual instruction, ensemble participation, and rigorous coursework, culminating in a senior recital. The program emphasizes both historical understanding and practical application, preparing graduates for diverse careers in performance, academia, and church music.

  • Los Angeles, California, United States
  • 4 years
  • On Campus
  • ₹65,03,290/Year

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Program Overview

Led by renowned faculty members Ladd Thomas and Cherry Rhodes, the USC Thornton School of Music's Organ Performance program offers comprehensive training in organ repertoire across all musical periods. Students develop technical proficiency, interpretative skills, and performance confidence through individual instruction, ensemble participation, and rigorous coursework, culminating in a senior recital. The program emphasizes both historical understanding and practical application, preparing graduates for diverse careers in performance, academia, and church music.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

68.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2026-08-01

Apply before 2025-12-01

Program Start

Aug-26

Programme Structure

Courses include: Instrumental Conducting and Orchestration Aural Skills Theory Music and Ideas Western Art Music History Careers in Music

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

No academic requirements found.

English Language Requirements

PTE Academic
68.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework, along with a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher. Fall grades should be included when available. International applicants are required to provide a Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support and English proficiency test scores if applicable. Additional materials such as a portfolio, résumé, or writing samples may be requested based on the intended major. Standard application components include the Common Application, optional standardized test scores, and high school transcripts.

Course Fees

₹65,03,290/Year
Annual Fee

4 years
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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