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News
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Connor Scott appointed Director of Choral Activities at Lindenwood University
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Michelle Kardos named director of education for American Guild of Organists
Upcoming Events
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Screening Quincy Jones: “Duke Ellington…We Love You Madly” (1973)
Join us for Screening Quincy Jones: Duke Ellington… We Love You Madly, the kick-off event of the USC Thornton School of Music’s year-long tribute to Quincy Jones, who, at 91, is celebrating seven decades of unprecedented professional creativity and excellence as a trailblazing cultural figure.
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Jazz Night at Carson
Jazz Night at Carson features a blend of original compositions and standards performed by USC Thornton students.
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Strings Showcase
Students of USC Thornton’s Strings department showcase their talents in a performance.
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An Evening with Laura Ortman and Raven Chacon
Award-winning composers Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache) and Raven Chacon (Navajo) will play together, drawing from their respective practices and building upon their previous collaborations to create an experiential, improvisational live set of sound and movement.
