USC Thornton Scholarly and Professional Studies Division encompasses commitments to scholarly studies and professional music performance.
The strong programs of study that this division supports, together with interdisciplinary partnerships between academics and performance, provide the best kind of professional preparation in today’s complex cultural settings.
The key attributes of the division:
- An environment in which innovation is constant, resilience trumps stability, and where personal creativity, courage, and a sense of possibility are the keys to success
- Interdisciplinary partnerships coupled with resources available from one of the top research universities in the country
- The most relevant and effective professional preparation to create leaders in today’s complex cultural settings
“Welcome to all considering a connection to the Scholarly and Professional Studies Division. If you are interested in one or more of the outstanding programs in this Division, I hope you will contact us for more information about how your studies might be supported by work here.”
Peter Webster
Vice Dean
Scholarly and Professional Studies
Vice Dean
Scholarly and Professional Studies
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Spotlights
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VideoStudent
Arts Leadership symposium welcomes Kronos Quartet, sparks conversation between arts professionals
The symposium, titled “Arts Leadership for a New Era,” brought together working professionals in the international, national and local Los Angeles arts communities, as well as current graduate students in the ARTL program.
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VideoAlumni, Faculty, Student
USC Thornton wraps up a momentous year
As the USC campus gears up for this weekend’s Commencement ceremonies, it’s the perfect time to look back on the many accomplishments and accolades garnered by students, alumni and faculty during the 2013-2014 school year.
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VideoStudent
USC Thornton Outreach stories: Nuriel Abdenur
The sophomore Vocal Arts major shares her experiences working as a singing instructor for USC Thornton Outreach and Thornton JazzReach.
News
Baroque Sinfonia invited to perform at Early Music America’s Young Performers Festival
May 16, 2014
As a winner in the Early Music America Collegium, the USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia will be among six ensembles who will perform at Early Music America’s Young Performers Festival on June 4-6 in Berkeley, CA. The festival brings together students and ensembles from colleges, universities and conservatories throughout North America. Baroque Sinfonia will perform La pazzia senile, […]