<p>menloparkmom provided general answers to your USC/Thorton questions, and additional info is available here:
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/private/docs/academic/minors/nonmaj.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/private/docs/academic/minors/nonmaj.pdf</a>
[USC</a> Thornton School of Music : Academic Programs: Options for Non-Music Majors](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/minors/]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/minors/)</p>
<p>Please be aware that “music” encompasses a broad spectrum, and while you have provided a bit of background info, there honestly isn’t enough to begin to “peg” programs.</p>
<p>You need to be completely aware of the differences between audition and non audition based programs, the variety and quality of the multitude of various schools and departments, the differences between BA and BM pursuits, the quality of peers and your level of competitiveness within a given audition pool, your current training and skill set as well as potential. In a performance discipline, instrumental instructor is often the prime criteria in selecting school options.</p>
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<p>The short answer is yes. In most cases your skill level will dictate your admittance in an audition based program. There are institutional, discipline and academic requirements that vary widely by program. You will need to be aware of the differences, requirements and parameters. The nuances add another dimension to the college admissions process. Thorton is one of country’s the more eminent music programs.</p>
<p>Again, I urge you to explore your questions in depth within cc’s music major forum.</p>