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• 4/23

  Ambassador Blog: Study Abroad

  Thornton Student Ambassadors Rosie Ding, George Tyler Heffley, and Gabriel Griswold reflect on some of their experiences studying abroad.

• 4/9

  Michael Abels and Kali Uchis to be Honored at USC Thornton’s 2024 Commencement

  The composer and singer-songwriter will deliver separate remarks at Thornton’s ceremony.

• 2/5

  A Spectacular Night at the 2024 Grammy Awards

  USC Thornton faculty and alumni were celebrated at the 66th annual Grammy Awards.

• 1/17

  Spring 2024 Live Events Preview

  USC Thornton offers music fans of every persuasion — from classical and choral to pop and jazz — an abundance of free concerts and other events this spring.

• 12/14

  Highlights of the Fall 2023 Semester

  Looking back on an incredible Fall 2023 semester at USC Thornton.

• 10/13

  Celebrating Trojan Family Weekend

  USC Thornton welcomed students and families to campus for Trojan Family Weekend.

• 10/11

  USC Celebrates the Installation of Dean Jason King

  The official installation of Dean Jason King at USC Town and Gown was celebrated university wide.

• 9/5

  Fall 2023 Live Events Preview

  From early music and opera to jazz and pop music, USC Thornton’s fall lineup of live music showcases the talents of students and faculty in performance and composition.

• 8/22

  A New School Year at USC Thornton

  USC Thornton welcomes students and faculty to campus for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• 7/5

  Thornton Student Ambassadors Look Forward

  With summer in full swing, the ten returning Student Ambassadors describe the internships, travels and projects they are most looking forward to.

• 5/18

  Celebrating Our Graduates

  USC Thornton honored its incredible graduates, faculty and staff at both the 68th Annual Honors Convocation and the 140th Commencement Ceremony.

• 2/28

  A Grand Scale

  The Senior Showcase highlights the collaborative and rigorous nature of Thornton’s cutting-edge Popular Music program.

• 2/6

  USC Thornton faculty & alumni celebrated at 65th annual Grammy Awards

  Celebrating the winners, nominees, and performers of the 65th annual Grammy Awards.

• 1/26

  Spring 2023 Live Events Preview

  The spring 2023 semester holds a tremendous array of live programs on campus and in Los Angeles.

• 1/24

  Jason King named dean of USC Thornton School of Music

  Renowned music scholar and musician Jason King has been named dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, effective July 1st.

• 11/30

  Meeting the Demand

  USC Thornton grads are music teachers bringing popular music into the classroom.

• 8/24

  New Avenues of Scholarship, Performance and Pedagogy

  USC Thornton welcomes a new crop of faculty members, recognizes long-standing faculty with promotions.

• 7/6

  Lessons in Mastering The Recording Studio

  Third-year pop performance program students become session musicians and producers at LA’s historic Village Studios.

• 5/25

  A Return to Form

  Looking back on an amazing spring 2022 semester at USC Thornton including the return of live performances.

• 5/10

  Starting New Journeys

  USC Thornton alumni Emily Rosenfield and Diana Newman reflect on their recent debuts, while student Dominic Anzalone and alumnus and current graduate certificate student David Riccobono look forward to new opportunities.

• 5/5

  Memories and Lessons Learned

  As USC Thornton commences the spring 2022 semester, graduating seniors look back at their time as Thornton Ambassadors.

• 3/24

  A Golden Opportunity

  April’s live events at USC Thornton start off with a bang when GRAMMY Award-winning jazz group Yellowjackets performs with USC Thornton Winds on April 1.

• 12/10

  Months Marked by Collaboration, Accomplishment and Opportunity

  Take a look back at the moments that defined the fall 2021 semester at USC Thornton.

• 11/4

  Leading from the Stage

  Aron Forbes (BM ’07) works as a music director, songwriter and producer for stars like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo.

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