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News
see allOliviana Marie wins inaugural Ruth Wales duPont Collegiate Composition Competition with American Pops Orchestra
Juan Pablo Contreras named co-chair of New Music USA’s Board of Directors
Heeseong Lee wins Denver Philharmonic Orchestra International Conducting Competition
Anne Ranzani wins principal bassoon position with Long Beach Symphony
Upcoming Events
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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.
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USC Percussion Group
Joseph Pereira leads the USC Percussion Group in an evening of contemporary percussion works in Newman Recital Hall.
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Strings Showcase
Students of USC Thornton’s Strings department showcase their talents in a performance.
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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 exploring technique, improvisation, and the nuances of jazz performance.
