Office of the Dean

Learn more about the dedicated team at the USC Thornton School of Music comprising the Office of the Dean.

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Jason King

Dean King is a multi-talented Canadian-American scholar, journalist, author, musician, performer, producer, songwriter, radio and video host and event curator.

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Support Team

Thornton colleagues provide professional support to the Office of the Dean.

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Cheryl Brown

Executive Assistant to the Dean for Internal Affairs

Cheryl is a team-oriented professional with high energy and is also a talented performer and singer. She brings extensive experience as an executive assistant, having supported C-level executives at Taco Bell/Yum! Corporation and senior leaders at Kaiser Permanente.

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Michael Doshier

Special Assistant to the Dean for External Affairs

Michael Doshier is a writer, musician, performer, and administrator. His professional portfolio includes experience at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in areas of Student Affairs; the Department of Design for Stage and Film; and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

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Bronson Foster

Senior Coordinator, Special Events & Programs

Bronson brings over a decade of experience across the arts and culture sector to his position at USC Thornton. Previous roles include senior management, producing, advocacy, performance, and education. He is also a proud USC alumnus holding a M.Sc. degree.

Dean’s Initiatives

Initiatives and special projects stewarded by Jason King and the Office of the Dean.

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Beyond Category: Quincy Jones

An event series honoring cultural icon Quincy Jones, organized by USC Thornton Dean King and presented by USC Visions & Voices.

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PopCon Music Conference

PopCon is the premier music writing and popular music studies conference, now entering its 24th year and hosted at USC Thornton.

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Creative Vanguard Program

The Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program brings a wide-ranging group of distinguished music artists and creative leaders to the university.

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Mentorship Program

The USC Thornton Music Mentorship Program is an annual initiative designed to connect music majors with leading industry professionals.