<p>“Since music would not be my focus, I’m a bit wary of getting myself into such a high caliber program”
Dont apply to the Thorton School of Music, only to the Dornsife College of Arts and Sciences on your application. But if you want to participate in, say the Trojan Marching Band or other ensembles or take music classes, all you have to do is audition once you are at USC. As I remember, you would have to audition for the music ensembles at Chicago too.</p>