USC Symphony Orchestra: Open to all University students by audition, the Orchestra plays major literature from the symphonic repertoire. The ensemble rehearses 4 1/2 hours weekly and presents 6-8 concerts per year.

USC Chamber Orchestra: Open to University students by audition, the Chamber Orchestra rehearses 3 hours weekly and performs 2-4 concerts per year.

Orchestral Literature: A study of the symphonies, concertos, tone poems, and other symphonic works from the classic, romantic, and modern repertoire.

Applied Music: Violin, viola, cello, bass and classical guitar lessons are available to all University students. School of Music instruments are available for rental, as are lockers and practice rooms for applied music students and ensemble members.

Chamber Music: Students can participate in trios, quartets and quintets which are coached weekly by faculty, with monthly master classes led by USC faculty and guest artists.

Survey of Chamber Music: This course emphasizes the history and literature of small instrumental ensembles from the Baroque era to the present.

Recital Class: This weekly class, presented in the School of Music Recital Hall, offers students the opportunity for public performace on a regular basis.

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Methods for String Instruction: Fundamentals of playing and teaching orchestral stringed instruments. Recruitment, curriculum content, and classroom management in the context of public school string and orchestra classes.

String Literature and Practicum: A study of materials for developing the technique and musicianship of string students in grades 5-12. Activities include conducting appropriate literature in laboratory and school settings.

String Instrument Pedagogy: Principals and practices in teaching string instruments, including Suzuki and Rolland. Emphasis on teaching in the private studio.

Instrumental Conducting: Required for music majors, this course is also available to non-music majors with appropriate music background.

Advanced Performance Pedagogy: Available at the graduate level.

Guitar Pedagogy: Study of principals of playing and teaching the classic guitar and procedures for their application to individuals in a variety of teaching settings.

Guitar Ensemble: Study and performance of music for guitar trio, quartet, and larger ensembles.

Repertories of Lute, Vihuela, and Guitar: Study of repertoire for the guitar and related instruments, from 1500 to present.