Thinking of transferring to USC from other state institution

<p>Hi everybody,
I am thinking to transfer from University of Houston majoring in music to USC in the same program. I got a partial scholarship from the music dept and my current GPA is 3.82.
I'm wondering if I decide to transfer, will at least my core curriculum credit be transferable?
Since I earn these credit from Texas institution, i need some advice from somebody who has experienced somewhat the same thing. And for those who are current or alumni of music program in USC, can you tell me how good is the environment there? does it support you in to get a gigs and opportunity?
Thanks for responding.</p>