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News
see allLaura Leigh Spillane promoted to conductor with the National Children’s Chorus
Martin Chalifour wins SFCV Audience choice award for “Best Instrumental Recital”
säje releases first single from their debut album
Rohan Chander wins the Gaudeamus Award 2022
Upcoming Events
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring the USC Thornton Honors Combo
The USC Thornton Honors Combo, under the direction of Professor Jason Goldman, pushes the boundaries of jazz music by combining elements of multiple arts disciplines with jazz to create a forward-thinking musical experience.
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring ALAJE
ALAJE, the Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble led by Jazz Studies Professor of Percussion Aarón Serfaty, features music from various genres of Latin culture.
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Thornton Edge
Faculty member Frank Ticheli leads new music ensemble Thornton Edge in an evening performance featuring the world premiere of Gross Misconduct by Thornton Composition program alumnus Tommy Dougherty, as well as works by Caroline Shaw, William Bolcom, Pavel Karmanov and others.
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Popular Music Second-year Showcase (1 of 2)
Students from the USC Thornton Popular Music Program demonstrate their talents in performance, songwriting, arranging and production in this series of showcase concert events.
