The USC School of Music transforms lives through excellence in music teaching, performance, creative activities, research and service.
We believe music is an essential component of the human experience. Our mission is to prepare our students to be skilled music leaders to ensure that they advance the quality of life in their communities by helping to make others happier, healthier, more hopeful and more fulfilled through the power of music. We do this not only by advancing musical instruction at the highest level for students' professional preparation but also by leveraging the actual daily work done by students and faculty in the teaching and learning of music to unlock music’s unlimited potential to improve lives throughout the Midlands and beyond.
Choose from 20 Degree Programs
Begin your musical career with us! We provide students with rich learning and performing experiences in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.
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Perform with Us
Whether you’re in the music program and want to expand your performance experience, or you’re a nonmusic major looking to broaden your musical interests, the School of Music has countless opportunities to perform in a variety of ensembles.
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Be Inspired
Study with award-winning faculty and visiting guest artists who reflect the multi-faceted artistic talents of our students.
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Alexandria Carrico is redefining musicality
Through the lens of disability studies and traditional Irish music, ethnomusicologist Alexandria Carrico challenges conventional ideas of musical talent and expression.
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Mungo Graduate Teaching Award: Julie Hubbert
Julie Hubbert, recipient of the Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award, emphasizes cross-disciplinary learning to help students navigate an ever-changing landscape.
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Music Teaching Artist Certificate
When a bold idea meets the right partners, lives can change. Thanks to the visionary support of the Gretsch Foundation, applications are being accepted for USC’s new Music Teaching Artist Certificate (MTAC) Program.
