Violinist Eudice Shapiro commemorated in article by The Forward
Pioneering violinist and former USC Thornton strings faculty member Eudice Shapiro was commemorated in an article by The Forward on May 9. Journalist Benjamin Ivry shared little-known facts about Shapiro’s life and the Jewish friends, composers and students who were a part of it. The article referenced USC News’ Title IX story on Shapiro, featuring… Continue reading Violinist Eudice Shapiro commemorated in article by The Forward
USC Thornton Chamber Singers perform at Carnegie Hall
On June 3, the USC Thornton Chamber Singers joined the New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall for a performance of Fauré’s Requiem in D Minor, conducted by Choral & Sacred Music chair Tram Sparks. The Chamber Singers concluded their memorable trip to New York City with a post-concert dinner cruise along the Hudson River.… Continue reading USC Thornton Chamber Singers perform at Carnegie Hall
Koji Sakano wins first prize at Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work
Koji Sakano (’23), a Choral and Sacred Music program alumnus, has won first prize in the Arts & Humanities category at the Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work for his work on Ainu vocal music. Sakano collaborated with Christopher Hepburn, a postdoctoral fellow at USC Dornsife’s East Asian Studies Center, to produce a project… Continue reading Koji Sakano wins first prize at Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work
Etienne Gara releases new album with Delirium Musicum
Violinist and USC Thornton alumnus Etienne Gara (GCRT ’13) released the album SEASONS for Warner Classics on April 7. He collaborated with chamber ensemble Delirium Musicum, which includes USC Thornton alumni YuEun Kim (GCRT ‘15, AD ‘17) and Misha Vayman (GCRT ’20). Described as “eight delightfully unhinged seasons,” the album features Max Richter’s The New… Continue reading Etienne Gara releases new album with Delirium Musicum
Misha Vayman joins Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Violinist and USC Thornton Strings department alumnus Misha Vayman (GCRT ’20) has joined Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) in the Violin I section. In addition to his career as a soloist, recording artist and now, LACO member, Vayman performs in several bands including Astral Mixtape, the genre-bending quartet made up of fellow Thornton alumni Juan-Salvador… Continue reading Misha Vayman joins Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Nina Young and Nina Shekhar to premiere works in LACO’s 2023-2024 season
USC Thornton Composition faculty member Nina Young and Composition alumna Nina Shekhar (MM ‘20) will premiere new works in Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s 2023-2024 season, announced by San Francisco Classical Voice on May 1. “Traces,” composed by Young, will be performed by violinist Jennifer Koh and LACO on November 11 and 12 at the California… Continue reading Nina Young and Nina Shekhar to premiere works in LACO’s 2023-2024 season
Ennis Harris receives ISJAC/USF Prize for Emerging Black Composers
USC Thornton Jazz Studies DMA candidate Ennis Harris has been selected as the 2023 winner of the ISJAC/USF Prize for Emerging Black Composers. His song, “Eye in the Sky,” was performed by the USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra. The award is given to young, up-and-coming composers of color through a partnership between the International Society of… Continue reading Ennis Harris receives ISJAC/USF Prize for Emerging Black Composers
Francisco Fullana wins 2023 Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi Prize
Violinist and USC Thornton alumnus Francisco Fullana (GCRT ‘15) has won the 2023 Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi Prize, an award given annually by the Festival Napa Valley to one outstanding performer and innovator in classical music. Along with a $10,000 cash prize, Fullana will receive a commemorative trophy designed by Adam Wiedmann and Nimbus Arts,… Continue reading Francisco Fullana wins 2023 Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi Prize
Tengyue (TY) Zhang and Strauss Shi of The Bestfriends Duo win 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition
USC Thornton DMA candidate in Classical Guitar Tengyue (Ty) Zhang and Strings program alumnus Strauss Shi (MM ’19) were announced as winners in the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. The award has earned them joint international representation by the Concert Artists Guild and Young Classical Artists Trust, performances at Merkin Hall in New… Continue reading Tengyue (TY) Zhang and Strauss Shi of The Bestfriends Duo win 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition
P. Mauriat releases Derek Brown signature saxophone
Derek Brown, a doctoral candidate in the USC Thornton composition program, has partnered with the saxophone company P. Mauriat to release a signature saxophone called the “System 76 Derek Brown BEATBoX SAX.” The custom saxophone, incorporating over a dozen of Brown’s modifications, was debuted at the 2023 NAMM show on April 13-15. Visit P. Mauriat’s… Continue reading P. Mauriat releases Derek Brown signature saxophone