Thousand Oaks Acorn reviewed a performance by the Thousand Oaks High School band of the American folk song “Shenandoah,” arranged for concert band by Frank Ticheli of the USC Thornton School
Thousand Oaks Acorn reported that American folk song “Shenandoah” by Frank Ticheli of the USC Thornton School was performed by the Thousand Oaks High School band at its winter concert. “This piece featured an exquisite, rolling, canon-like sequence played by the flute section,” the story stated. Read the review
Pasadena Star-News featured the USC Thornton School’s 23rd annual Charles Dickens Dinner
Pasadena Star-News featured the USC Thornton School’s 23rd annual Charles Dickens Dinner, which honored the upcoming retirement of USC President Steven B. Sample and marked the conclusion of the Thornton School’s 125th anniversary celebration. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger presented Sample and his wife, Kathryn, with the John C. Argue Dickens Medals of Honor for their leadership… Continue reading Pasadena Star-News featured the USC Thornton School’s 23rd annual Charles Dickens Dinner
Pasadena Star-News highlighted an upcoming discussion with David Daniels at USC Thornton School of Music
Pasadena Star-News reported that the USC Thornton School will be hosting a free community conversation with renowned countertenor David Daniels this Thursday. Read the article
The Herald previewed an upcoming performance of a new work by USC Thornton faculty member Frank Ticheli
The Herald reported that “Nitro,” a new overture by Frank Ticheli of the USC Thornton School, will be performed by the Monterey Peninsula College Concert Band at a performance this weekend. Read the preview
Napa Valley Register previewed an upcoming performance of a piece by USC Thornton faculty member Morten Lauridsen
Napa Valley Register reported that the song “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen of the USC Thornton School will be performed by the Napa Valley Chorale this weekend to celebrate the World Day of Choral Singing. Read the preview
The Shreveport Times highlighted USC Thornton graduate student Keenan Reesor
The Shreveport Times highlighted USC Thornton School graduate student Keenan Reesor’s honorable mention at the 2009 Wideman Piano Competition. Read the article
NBC News announced the USC Thornton School’s Choral Winter Gala
NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV highlighted the USC Thornton School’s Choral Winter Gala Concert, which will be held tonight at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. Read the announcement
Thornton 2010 GRAMMY Nominations
USC Thornton faculty and alumni have been nominated for 2010 GRAMMY awards in an astounding nine categories. Special congratulations to jazz studies faculty Vince Mendoza who received a total of three nominations in two categories! Congratulations to the following Thornton faculty and alumni for their nominations: Thornton alumnus and current jazz studies faculty Vince Mendoza… Continue reading Thornton 2010 GRAMMY Nominations
Poughkeepsie Journal mentioned USC Thornton faculty member Ronald McCurdy
Poughkeepsie Journal reported that Ronald McCurdy of the USC Thornton School is one of the directors of the 2010 Grammy Jazz Ensembles. The story noted that the Thornton School is a Grammy Foundation partner, contributing to college scholarships. Read the article
San Angelo Standard-Times highlighted USC Thornton faculty member Kevin Fitz-Gerald
San Angelo Standard-Times reported that Kevin Fitz-Gerald of the USC Thornton School served as a judge for the International Sorantin Young Artist Competition. Read the article