Katie Stump, aka Blü Eyes, headlines sold-out tour
USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna Katie Stump (’16), also known as Blü Eyes, is going on her first tour around North America and Europe in fall 2023. With tickets selling out, Stump has announced additional shows for the tour in Paris and Bristol. She is scheduled to perform on September 27–December 9. In 2022,… Continue reading Katie Stump, aka Blü Eyes, headlines sold-out tour
Pianist Rixiang Huang releases album with KNS Classical
Pianist and USC Thornton keyboard studies alumnus Rixiang Huang (DMA ’23) released his album Eternal Soul with KNS Classical on May 24. The album features a prelude and fugue by Bach, followed by sonatas by Beethoven and Chopin.
Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance welcomes Ambrose Akinmusire as artistic director
Celebrated trumpeter, composer and USC Thornton Jazz Studies department alumnus Ambrose Akinmusire (MM ’07) was named artistic director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance. A graduate of the esteemed music education program, Akinmusire will return to lead the next generation of jazz artists. Founded in 1995, the Institute was previously known as the… Continue reading Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance welcomes Ambrose Akinmusire as artistic director
Ludwig Göransson composes score for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) composed the score for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which premiered in theaters on July 21. The film marks Göransson’s second collaboration with Nolan—the first being his soundtrack to Tenet. According to Variety, Göransson recorded the music for Oppenheimer in just five days. His team of musicians included Thornton Composition program… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson composes score for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”
Casey Stone receives Peabody Award for Disney+ series “Andor”
USC Thornton alumnus Casey Stone (’93) received a Peabody Award for his work as a score mixer on the Disney+ television series Andor. Stone has recorded and mixed scores for acclaimed productions such as Free Guy, Edge of Tomorrow and Frozen.
Midori named artistic director of Ravinia Steans Music Institute
Midori, a celebrated violinist and USC Thornton Judge Widney Professor of Music, has been named artistic director of the piano and strings program at Ravinia Steans Music Institute (RSMI). She will succeed esteemed violinist Miriam Fried, who has held the position since 1994. Her new appointment, effective fall 2023, will involve leading young professional musicians… Continue reading Midori named artistic director of Ravinia Steans Music Institute
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Ernest Harrison joins Cal Poly Pomona Department of Music faculty
In fall 2023, USC Thornton choral conducting alumnus Ernest Harrison (DMA ’23) will join Cal Poly Pomona as an assistant professor of music. Harrison will teach a variety of courses, specializing in ethnic studies and music of the African diaspora.
Jane Davidson
Jane Davidson is an attorney who focuses her practice on Entertainment Law and Litigation at Munck Wilson Mandala. After graduating from USC Thornton’s Music Industry program, Davidson worked full-time in the music industry while pursuing her law degree from Loyola Law School’s evening program. As a litigator, her primary focus area is intellectual property in entertainment… Continue reading Jane Davidson
Laura Leigh Spillane appointed interim associate director of Choral Activities at University of Tennessee
Laura Leigh Spillane, a USC Thornton choral music doctoral candidate, was appointed as interim associate director of Choral Activities at University of Tennessee School of Music. Beginning August 1, Spillane will teach courses in choral music education and conduct the University of Tennessee Concert Choir.