Overview

Performance Studies Graduate Certificate from University of Southern California students will have the opportunity to participate in the varied, professional-level performance groups on campus, including the USC Thornton Symphony, the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra and many prize-winning chamber ensembles.

Students at Strings Performance from University of Southern California will:

be qualified in both individual instruction and coaching for chamber music.

gain professionalism in performance and teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Conducting

String Chamber Music

USC Symphony

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

You must hold a degree considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, as evaluated by the USC Office of Graduate & International Admission.

Your college or university must be recognized by the appropriate governmental ministry as a degree-granting institution.

All transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas must be written in the original language of instruction.

Official transcripts must show all courses and subjects taken and all grades (marks) received.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to USC by the college or university.

All string applicants are required to submit an unedited video recording on the SlideRoom portal for pre-screening purposes by the application deadline in order to receive an invitation to a live audition at USC.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full
Out-of-State

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74010 USD / full

≈ 74010 USD / full

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Strings Performance from University of Southern California will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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