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  • Fall 2017: USC Thornton Symphony

    Carl St.Clair and the USC Thornton Symphony begin the fall semester with an evocative concert of masterworks and less-familiar gems.

    Bovard Auditorium (ADM)

  • Fall 2017: USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra

    Music director Jason Goldman leads the Concert Jazz Orchestra in an evening of big band standards and original compositions.

    Carson Center (CTV)

  • Fall 2017: Jazz Night

    Students from Thornton's jazz programs present a series of contemporary jazz at Ground Zero Performance Café.

    Ground Zero Performance Cafe (TRO)

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    Midori Goto to join Curtis Institute faculty in fall of 2018

    June 27, 2017

    USC Thornton distinguished professor Midori Goto, Jascha Heifetz Chair in Violin, will join the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, beginning in the 2018–19 school year. The internationally-renowned performer and educational advocate will continue her 14-year relationship with Thornton as a visiting artist following her move to Philadelphia. “I… read more

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