Daniel Allas
Daniel Allas makes and performs instrumental and electronic music. His recent work researches intermedial forms of performance, critical theory (particularly in relation to colonial studies), and collaborative composition processes. In this work, he has collaborated with classical music groups including ensemble mosaik, wasteLAnd, the LA Philharmonic, Peter Evans and the International Contemporary Ensemble, wild Up,… Continue reading Daniel Allas
Composer Nick Bentz commissioned by Wigmore Hall
Composition alum Nick Bentz (MM ’20) was commissioned by London chamber music venue Wigmore Hall to write new music for the Lockdown Commissions Scheme, the largest in the hall’s history.
USC Thornton faculty, students and alumni featured at California Association of Professional Music Teachers State Conference
Antoinette Perry, a faculty member in the USC Thornton Keyboard Studies Program, was honored as the 2021 recipient of the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Composition faculty member Frank Ticheli premieres new work with Pacific Symphony and collaborates with New York Choral Society
Frank Ticheli premieres new work with Pacific Symphony and collaborates with New York Choral Society.
Las Vegas Philharmonic to premiere new piece by Juan Pablo Contreras
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform the world premiere of a new piece by USC Thornton Composition alum Juan Pablo Contreras.
Daniel James Chan produces “The Mixtape” for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Screen Scoring alum Daniel James Chan (’08) has produced an album of original songs and arrangements from the TV series “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.”
Olivia Morreale interviewed on American Songwriter’s “Bringin’ it Backwards” Podcast
USC Thornton alum Olivia Morreale (BM ‘18) was interviewed on American Songwriters’ podcast series “Bringin’ it Backwards.” In the episode, Morreale discussed her musical upbringing and how she started songwriting and collaborating with fellow alum Eli Koskoff (BM ’19, Jazz Studies) on her new EP, Space Dreams. The EP features four tracks and draws from… Continue reading Olivia Morreale interviewed on American Songwriter’s “Bringin’ it Backwards” Podcast
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir names Irene Gregorio as collaborative pianist
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has named USC Thornton alum Irene Gregorio (DMA ’12) as its new collaborative pianist.
DMA student and composer Leaha Maria Villarreal premieres art song with Prima Voce Emerging Artists Fall Concert Series
DMA student and composer Leaha Maria Villarreal premieres art song with Prima Voce Emerging Artists Fall Concert Series.
Thornton composition faculty member Camae Ayewa profiled in the New York Times
Composition faculty member Camae Ayewa was recently profiled by The New York Times. The article discusses the various artistic endeavors Ayewa has explored throughout her career, her most recent album and her journey into the world of hip-hop.