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Upcoming Events
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The Strings Department presents the Concerto Finals
Talented students from the Strings department perform concertos as part of an annual competition.
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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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Opera Scenes
The singing actors of the USC Thornton Opera program present an evening of opera scenes under the direction of music director Brent McMunn and resident stage director Ken Cazan.
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra, led by trombonist Jon Hatamiya, headlines this Jazz Night at Carson.
