The New York Times highlights Isaac Io Schankler’s work with A.I.
On June 10, The New York Times highlighted USC Thornton Composition program alumnus Isaac Io Schankler (DMA ’10) in an article about recent developments in artificial intelligence and classical music. Schankler, a composer and music professor at Cal Poly Pomona, used Realtime Audio Variational autoEncoder (R.A.V.E) onstage during Jen Wang’s performance of Alvin Lucier’s “The… Continue reading The New York Times highlights Isaac Io Schankler’s work with A.I.
Joe Poindexter
Joe Poindexter is the chief communications officer and executive vice president of digital at PULSE Music Group, an independent music publisher, record label and music services company based in Los Angeles. The company’s roster of talented artists, producers and songwriters includes Brent Faiyaz, James Blake, Turnstile, Kehlani, FNZ, Ty Dolla $ign, Cordae, Tyler Johnson, Freddie… Continue reading Joe Poindexter
Bing Wang receives honorary degree from Manhattan School of Music
World-renowned violinist and USC Thornton Strings faculty member Bing Wang received an honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degree from her alma mater, Manhattan School of Music (MSM), at their commencement ceremony on May 18. Wang earned a master’s degree from MSM in 1991 under the tutelage of Thornton Jascha Heifetz Chair in Violin, Glenn Dicterow.… Continue reading Bing Wang receives honorary degree from Manhattan School of Music
Kaitlin Miller wins first prize in 25th American Harp Society National Competition
Kaitlin Miller, a master’s student in the USC Thornton Strings department, has won first prize in the Young Professional division of the 25th American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition. The competition was held May 31-June 4 at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. In 2019, Miller won the AHS in Dallas Scholarship Competition. As this… Continue reading Kaitlin Miller wins first prize in 25th American Harp Society National Competition
Beatriz Ilari named Researcher of the Month by Tooled Up Education
Beatriz Ilari, chair of the USC Thornton Music Teaching & Learning program, was named Researcher of the Month by Tooled Up Education. The U.K. organization published an article and podcast episode on her latest research study, exploring the benefits of music education on young people’s social and emotional development. Ilari and her team of researchers,… Continue reading Beatriz Ilari named Researcher of the Month by Tooled Up Education
Raashi Kulkarni and Jongnic Bontemps co-composed score for Disney+’s “World’s Best”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumni Raashi Kulkarni (MM ’18, GCRT ’16) and Jongnic Bontemps (GCRT ‘12) co-composed the original score for Disney+’s new hip-hop musical World’s Best, which premiered on June 23. Kulkarni, the first South Asian woman to score a Disney film, partnered with Bontemps to create a score that blends Western orchestral… Continue reading Raashi Kulkarni and Jongnic Bontemps co-composed score for Disney+’s “World’s Best”
Camae Ayewa named International Artist of the Year in 2023 German Jazz Prize
USC Thornton composition program faculty member Camae Ayewa, also known as Moor Mother, was named International Artist of the Year in the 2023 German Jazz Prize. The musician, composer, poet, visual artist and curator will receive a trophy and €10,000 prize. Launched by Germany’s former Minister of State for Culture Monika Grütters, the German Jazz… Continue reading Camae Ayewa named International Artist of the Year in 2023 German Jazz Prize
Alex Park to perform concerto by Elmer Bernstein with Culver City Symphony Orchestra
Alex Park, a doctoral candidate in the USC Thornton Classical Guitar program, will perform Elmer Bernstein’s Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra – “For Two Christophers” with the Culver City Symphony Orchestra on June 24. The orchestra will be conducted by Steven Allen Fox (GCRT ’00), who studied with the late Bernstein, a luminary of Thornton’s… Continue reading Alex Park to perform concerto by Elmer Bernstein with Culver City Symphony Orchestra
Theodore Strich wins first prize at 2023 Sinta Quartet National Composition Competition
USC Thornton Composition program student Theodore Strich won first prize at the 2023 Sinta Quartet National Composition Competition with his piece, “The Mind.” As one of the two first prize winners, Strich will receive $500 and have his piece premiered by the Sinta Quartet in August 2023.
Jasmin White wins second prize at 2023 Queen Elisabeth Competition
Jasmin White (’15), a USC Thornton Vocal Arts & Opera alum, won second prize for voice at the 2023 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels on June 3. The competition consisted of three rounds, after which 12 finalists were chosen and six won the top prizes. White earned €20.000 in addition to concert opportunities and a… Continue reading Jasmin White wins second prize at 2023 Queen Elisabeth Competition