A Fusion of Opera & Flamenco
This November, the USC Thornton Opera Program presents Osvaldo Golijov’s challenging, flamenco-inspired contemporary opera, “Ainadamar,” in three performances. Download the Press Release
Celebrating a Partnership: USC Thornton School of Music and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
USC Thornton and LACO celebrate their educational and performance partnership with a series of events throughout the 2016-17 season. Download the Press Release
Introducting the Maymester Study Abroad Program
The USC Thornton School of Music and the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance are collaborating on a new program that will allow music and dance students to study in Paris this May. Download the full press release
Paul Jackson, Jr. named artist-in-residence after Garn family endows fund to bring visiting artists to USC Thornton School of Music
Noted guitarist, producer and composer Paul Jackson, Jr. has been named the first recipient of the Garn Family Contemporary Music Artist-in-Residence Endowed Fund established by Doug and Julie Garn, parents of a Popular Music alum. Download PDF
USC Thornton – Fall Concert Preview
The USC Thornton School of Music presents an exciting and diverse program of concerts including the USC Thornton Symphony’s theatrical performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, the annual New Music for Orchestra concert, the Opera Program’s presentation of Osvaldo Golijov’s “Ainadamar,” jazz tributes to Amy Winehouse and drummer Roy McCurdy, and more. Click here to view […]
L.A. Becomes the Cello Capital of the World Beginning May 13
From May 13 – 22, the world’s most celebrated cellists are gathering in Los Angeles for the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, featuring master classes and concerts, all open to the public, including a world premiere of a work written for more than 100 cellos. View the Press Release
A Springtime Celebration of Composer Morten Lauridsen
This Spring, on the eve of his 50th anniversary of teaching at the USC Thornton School of Music, the school is celebrating composer Morten Lauridsen, National Medal of Arts recipient and distinguished professor of composition, with a weekly video series that runs through May. View the Press Release
Tickets on Sale for Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
The USC Thornton School of Music and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in partnership with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, will present the festival on May 13 through May 22. Tickets are on sale through the USC Ticket Office. View the Press Release
USC Thornton welcomes Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience
The USC Thornton School of Music is pleased to host Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience tour on January 28 and 29, 2016. The tour celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary inventor and musician Les Paul in a two-day event featuring interactive exhibits, music exploration, and hands-on entertainment. View the Press Release
October Events at USC Thornton
The USC Thornton School of Music presents dozens of concerts and recitals on the University Park campus each month—all free and open to the public and easily accessible via public transit on the Metro Expo Line. Here’s a sampling of what’s on tap for October. View the Press Release