<p>kathy, the link BassDad gave you in your other thread is probably the best source of information other than calling the music department directly.</p>
<p>As for accepting transfer students, you’ll have to check USC’s general transfer policies, as well as double check with the music department. The Thorton transfer guidelines are here [USC</a> Thornton School of Music : Admission: Transferring to Thornton](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/admission/transfer/index.html#apply]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/admission/transfer/index.html#apply). Some of your CC credits will be accepted, others may not. If you are close enough to visit the school, your best bet is to schedule an appointment soon with a MUSIC department admissions person knowledgeable in the program. As a new program, there is not a lot of general background or pool of current students/graduates that can provide input. </p>
<p>Regarding “how does academics apply”: this is a function of the way the curriculum is structured. It is a Bachelor of Arts, not a Bachelor of Music degree, and therefore will have more liberal arts requirements (and less music specific) courses. You can get an idea of the differences by comparing the BA versus BM curriculum of other music disciplines at Thorton. This info is usually found in the undergraduate handbook, and there should be a link off the Thorton pages. A general overview of BA versus BM degrees is here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/561184-help-understanding-ba-vs-bfa-vs-bm.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/561184-help-understanding-ba-vs-bfa-vs-bm.html</a></p>
<p>Pay attention to all deadline dates. There is a prescreening requirement that must be passed before you are granted an audition, so begin practicing/fine tuning your repetoire for that ASAP. My hope is that you have a qualified instructor/mentor/coach that can help you nail it.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>