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    Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

    Our season-long tribute to Quincy Jones’ extraordinary life and ongoing legacy.

    A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.
    A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.

    Signature Series

    Explore the season’s curated events with USC Thornton’s Signature Series, selected by USC Thornton leadership and Dean Jason King.

    Legacies: USC

    Legacies: USC

    An original song cycle made collaboratively by a multigenerational coalition of established and emerging composers from the USC Thornton School of Music.

    Explore our programs.

    Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences, exposing students to diverse styles and techniques that will prepare them for a well-rounded career at the highest level.

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    Read our Viewbook to discover what makes USC Thornton unique among the finest music schools in the world.