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Rolling Stone celebrates Alan Pasqua’s music career in “Unknown Legends” interview
Chanda Dancy composed score for “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Margaret Batjer on Colburn School’s pre-college program
Upcoming Events
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Opera Scenes
The singing actors of the USC Thornton Opera program present and evening of opera scenes by Mozart, Rossini, Strauss and Britten under the direction of guest stage director Rose Freeman and music director Brent McMunn.
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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, including two combos led by faculty member Edwin Livingston, and a combo led by faculty member Josh Nelson.
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USC Thornton Winds: Frank Ticheli Retirement Celebration
USC Thornton professor of composition Frank Ticheli guest conducts the USC Thornton Winds in a concert celebrating his illustrious career, joined by conductors Carl St.Clair and Sharon Lavery as well as the USC Thornton Chamber Singers.
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Jazz Night at Carson featuring the Honors Combo with the Yellowjackets
The USC Thornton Honors Combo, under the direction of professor Jason Goldman, is joined by GRAMMY Award-winning group the Yellowjackets.
