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Upcoming Events
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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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USC Thornton Winds
The USC Thornton Winds presents a concert of works for wind ensemble including a concerto premiere featuring Thornton faculty member Marion Kuszyk, and a performance of the winning work of Thornton's New Music for Wind Ensemble competition.
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra
The USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra, led by Vince Mendoza, headlines this Jazz Night at Carson.
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USC Thornton Symphony Orchestra: New Music for Orchestra
Donald Crockett, chair of the Composition program, leads the USC Thornton Symphony in this annual concert of colorful new works by outstanding Thornton student composers.