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Viewbook
Welcome to USC Thornton School of Music, where our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences unique among the country’s top music schools. Scroll down to access our overview and interactive viewbook.
Overview
As the music profession changes, the USC Thornton School
of Music offers an innovative education that prepares students for careers at the highest level as performers, composers, educators and industry leaders. We do this while making the most of our location in Los Angeles, the nation’s center for creativity and original art of all kinds.
Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences unique among the country’s top music schools. As a leading international research institution, USC offers students a rigorous, global education that enriches their artistic and musical development.
Thornton Perspectives
USC Thornton graduates reflect on their time at the School of Music.
“There is no linear path for a musician these days. A strings player in Los Angeles may be scoring movies, playing with the L.A. Phil, recording on a hip-hop album, and playing in a band at
the GRAMMYS.”
Courtney Fortune (Music Industry ’12; Arts Leadership, MA ’21)
“I was able to broaden the scope of what I was studying at Thornton. I was really surprised by the kinds of skills I was able to acquire, things I didn’t think I’d be working on when I entered.”
Adam Karelin (BM ’22, MS ’23)
USC Thornton Viewbook
Peruse our interactive view book with hyperlinks to stories, websites, and contact information. Hover or click on the desired article to read the full text online.
Student Ambassadors are currently enrolled undergraduate USC Thornton students and are a great point of contact for prospective and admitted students.
Contact the Office of Admissions with any questions or next steps for applying to USC Thornton School of Music.
Stay Connected
Each week, we send a recap of the latest events, news and updates at the USC Thornton School of Music. From student and alumni spotlights to our “Pick of the Week,” this is a great way to have your finger on the pulse of what is happening at USC Thornton and the music scene in Los Angeles.