See you in the new year, Trojans! Spring semester starts January 13, 2025.
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News
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Ambrose Akinmusire announces new album, honey from a winter stone
Variety highlights “Quincy Jones: Beyond Category” event series
Michael Abels and Austin Wintory commissioned by LACO to create new orchestral works
Upcoming Events
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Masterclass with Guitarist Bruce Forman
Bruce Forman, celebrated jazz guitarist and USC Thornton faculty member, will lead a masterclass with students in the Studio Guitar department.
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Viola Masterclass with Hsin-Yun Huang
Students of USC Thornton’s Strings department showcase their talents in a masterclass with the world-renowned violist Hsin-Yun Huang.
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USC Thornton Winds: Journey to the Nagual
Guest conductor Gary Hill leads the USC Thornton Winds in a program titled, "Journey to the Nagual." The concert features “Riding with Death” from Basquiat Symphony by Kevin Day, "Plea for Peace" by Augusta Reed-Thomas, "In Wartime" by David Del Tredici, "Overflow" (for wind octet) by Anna Clyne and "Winds of Nagual" by Michael Colgrass.
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Jazz Night at Carson
Jazz Night at Carson features a blend of original compositions and standards performed by USC Thornton students.
