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.
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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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Featured Event
Conducted by Director of Orchestras Scott Weiss, the USC Symphony Orchestra is the premier orchestra in the School of Music. The 2025-26 season includes six concerts, featuring guest artists Melissa White, Rex Richardson, Ari Streisfeld and Ying Li.
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The next 100 years
The School of Music’s future includes exciting and unique new initiatives that build on its mission to share the power and promise of artistic enrichment to touch lives and build community.
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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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A reimagined handbook for success
David Cutler, the award-winning, multi-genre musician, Yamaha Master Educator and author of five books including “The Game of Innovation” is on a quest to help musicians, artists and educators thrive.
