Steven VanHauwaert’s USC connection noted in Long Beach Post
Long Beach Post noted that pianist Steven VanHauwaert studied with USC Thornton faculty pianists Kevin Fitz-Gerald, James Bonn, and John Perry. Read the article
Kathleen Grace and Kristin Korb featured in JazzTimes
USC Thornton faculty members Kathleen Grace and Kristin Korb were featured in JazzTimes for their contributions to the debut JazzVox CD, In Your Own Backyard. Read the article
David Morales featured in San Francisco Classical Voice
USC Thornton alumnus David Morales’ performance of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with Cantare Chorale was featured in San Francisco Classical Voice. Read the article
LACO-USC Thornton Strings Mentorship Program featured in the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times recently featured the new LACO-USC Thornton Strings Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the strings program and the L.A. Chamber Orchestra (LACO). Read the article
Richard Smith’s concert listed on Smooth Vibes
Smooth Vibes noted that USC Thornton faculty guitarist Richard Smith played the Jazz & Dine event in Holland on April 10. Read the article
Ron McCurdy featured in North County Times
North County Times featured the Ron McCurdy Collective, a vocal quartet and trumpet group led by USC Thornton faculty trumpeter Ron McCurdy. The ensemble performed at the fifth annual Oceanside Jazz Festival, as did CreSCendo. Read the article
Broadwayword.com highlights Bob Mintzer’s website
Broadwayworld.com highlighted USC Thornton faculty saxophonist Bob Mintzer’s new website, which includes a comprehensive discography, biography, and video collection as well as previews of “over 100 Bob Mintzer compositions, arrangements, and how-to-books that Bob has written over the past quarter century.” Read the article
Nick Strimple reviewed in the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles reviewed a concert by the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale led by USC faculty conductor Nick Strimple. Read the article
Lamont Dozier quoted in USA Today
USA Today quoted Motown artist Lamont Dozier, who teaches as part of the USC Thornton School’s popular music performance program. Read the article
USC Thornton popular music program featured in USA Today
USA Today highlighted USC Thornton’s popular music performance program, which launched two years ago, in a story about rock icons teaching in academia. Read the article