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USC Thornton School of Music

Fall classes start August 24.

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2026 Trojan Family Weekend

Our annual celebration for families visiting campus takes place October 29, 2026 – November 1, 2026.

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Now on Netflix: Switched on Pop

Switched on Pop, co-hosted by USC Thornton professor Nate Sloan, arrives on Netflix this July.

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Solange: Scholar-in-Residence

Solange is named USC Thornton’s first Scholar-in-Residence, joining the Dean’s Creative Vanguard program.

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Maymester 2027: CDMX

Plan your spring semester now! Take a Maymester course in London, Stockholm, or our newest offering in Mexico City. Applications open this September.

Explore our programs.

Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences, exposing students to diverse styles and techniques that will prepare them for a well-rounded career at the highest level.

Classical Performance & Composition
Contemporary Music
Research & Scholarly Studies

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Classical Performance & Composition

Contemporary Music

Research and Scholarly Studies

Spotlights

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Remembering Clive Davis

A conversation between the legendary music executive and Dean Jason King.

2026 Thornton Ambassadors

Meet the graduating 2026 USC Thornton Ambassadors, who look forward to their professional careers ahead.

News

USC alums among the 4000+ invited to join 2026 Recording Academy New Member Class

Switched On Pop lands on Netflix!

Diana Newman sings in LA Opera’s “The Magic Flute”

Christian Amonson created the 25th anniversary recording of “The Mummy” soundtrack with help of USC alumni

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