Resources for current students, active faculty and active staff members needing support in the wake of the wildfires can be found at USC Emergency Information

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Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

Our season-long tribute to Quincy Jones’ extraordinary life and ongoing legacy.

Artist Remi Wolf
Remi Wolf

2025 Thornton Commencement Speaker

Critically acclaimed musician and performer Remi Wolf will speak to Thornton School of Music graduates on May 16, 2025.

Meghan Chen, middle, performing with her band. (Image courtesy of Meghan Chen.)

Student Ambassadors: Performance Opportunities

Thornton Student Ambassadors Ellen Cheng and Meghan Chen offer a glimpse into the classical and popular music performance opportunities available at USC Thornton.

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Legacies: USC

Legacies: USC

An original song cycle made collaboratively by a multigenerational coalition of established and emerging composers from the USC Thornton School of Music.

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