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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.
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Spotlights
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News
see allArcoStrum (Tengyue Zhang & Strauss Shi) to perform at the Sarasota Yacht Club
Dean Jason King appears on PBS’s “Black and Jewish America”
Kuk Harrell shares career insights at Dean’s Spotlight Session
Faculty Member Jonathan Azu receives first-ever BMAC Music Maker Impact Award
Upcoming Events
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Martha Masters Classical Guitar Masterclass
American Classical Guitarist and educator Martha Masters visits USC Thornton to give a masterclass to the students of the Classical Guitar program.
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24th Annual Pop Conference
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 – SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 ** Please note that special events, including the opening and closing keynotes, require separate registration for all Pop Conference panelists and attendees.
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24th Annual Pop Conference
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 – SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 ** Please note that special events, including the opening and closing keynotes, require separate registration for all Pop Conference panelists and attendees.
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USC Thornton Symphony
The USC Thornton Symphony presents an evening concert in collaboration with the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music department.