<p>USC popular music performance program is built for the type of music you are describing. There is a performance class where they put you in groups for the class. These groups perform pubilcly for their final. They do not have school organized ensembles that perform outside of that class, but the kids in the program seem to prefer putting together their own groups and performing, not being in the “USC Funkathons” or a school organized pop music band. They get great input on musicianship and performance in the classes, but most 19-22 year olds in that program probably don’t really want a 40 year old in creative control of their band. Let me know if I can give any insight I have gleaned having a son in the program. Best Wishes.</p>