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News
see allDelirium Musicum wins three S.F. Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards
Dan Caputo invited as Composer-in-Residence for Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Cellist Seth Parker Woods included in Pew Grant
Daniel Newman-Lessler conducts USC Thornton students in “Unforgettable Sunrise” premiere
Upcoming Events
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A Musical Celebration of Rick Lesemann
Family and friends of beloved USC Thornton faculty Rick Lesemann celebrate his life.
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring ALAJE
Jazz Night at Carson features ALAJE, the Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble led by faculty member Aarón Serfaty, performing music from various genres of Latin culture.
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Thornton Edge
Thornton Edge, USC Thornton's new music ensemble under the direction of faculty member Donald Crockett, presents the world premiere of Thornton faculty member Mark Weiser's Lumina for eleven instruments and Frederic Rzewski's iconic Coming Together for baritone reciter and large ensemble.
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Popular Music: Second-year Showcase
Second-year students from the USC Thornton Popular Music Program demonstrate their talents in performance, songwriting, arranging and production in this showcase concert.
