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Why did Partch drop out of the University of Southern California's School of Music?

  • Dissatisfied with the quality of his teachers

  • Financial reasons

  • Pursued a different career

  • Health issues

Answer

Partch dropped out of the University of Southern California's School of Music because he was dissatisfied with the quality of his teachers. He felt that they were too traditional and did not understand his innovative ideas. He also felt that they were not teaching him the things that he needed to know in order to be a successful composer.
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