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Thornton Edge
Thornton Edge Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 7:30pm Newman Recital Hall Donald Crockett, Director and Conductor Program David Stock, Quick Opener (1987) (1939-2015) Joey O’Neill, Piccolo Jeim Zhao, Oboe Sam Carlsson, Bass Clarinet Ethan Ault, Bassoon Trevor Zavac, Horn Jerry Mak, Trumpet Billy Chen, Trombone Estevan Olmos, Marimba Zoe O’Shaughnessey, Harp Zhaoyuan Qin, Piano Laura Gamboa*, Violin Bram Fisher, Viola Emile Serper, Cello Anders Ruiter-Feenstra, Bass Ashlin Hunter, heirlooms iii (2026) [world premiere] (born 1996) David Hung, Violin Makenna Harding-Davis, Violin Chris Broyles, Viola John Czekański, Viola Ella Kaale, Cello Emile Serper, Cello Julien Henry, Bass Zoe O’Shaughnessey, Harp Billy Waldman, Piano Ashlin Hunter*, Conductor Sofia Gubaidulina, Repentance (2008) (1931-2025) Christian Cruz, Guitar Erin Young, Guitar Doris Ćosić, Guitar Emile Serper, Cello Julien Henry, Bass -- Admission is free and open to the public.
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Creative Practice, AI, and Artist Guardrails: A Workshop with Mat Dryhurst
ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to USC students, faculty, and staff only.
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Latin Pop Showcase
USC Thornton presents the Latin Pop Showcase at Carson Sound Stage.
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An Evening with Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst
ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to everyone.