Alumna Jessica Cheng discusses freelancing and auditions
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, violinist Jessica Cheng, BM ’04, MM ’06, talks about the advantages of studying in Los Angeles and the freelancing opportunities for musicians. Currently the first violinist with the St. Louis Symphony, she walks us through the audition process and her elation at being selected.
Alumni ensemble Helios Guitar Quartet performs works by Bach
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Bill Kanengiser performs Fernando Sor’s Study #5 in b minor at the 2006 New York Guitar Festival
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Alumna Annie Bosler ’08 performs with Paul McCartney
Alumna Annie Bosler, DMA ’08, was one of four Los Angeles-based horn players chosen to perform “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” with Paul McCartney as a part of the CBS television special “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles.” Bosler was quoted by the Los Angeles Times about the event,… Continue reading Alumna Annie Bosler ’08 performs with Paul McCartney
“The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869”
This track is from the album Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 and is available for purchase on CD Baby.
Pillars of the Sky
Troy Armstrong has won numerous awards for his original compositions, including the New Music for Orchestra and New Music for Wind Ensemble Competitions at the University of Southern California. Troy is also a recipient of the USC Discovery Scholars prize and was awarded a departmental award from the USC Thornton composition department for his musical… Continue reading Pillars of the Sky
Alumnus, faculty Aron Kallay on the supportive USC Thornton environment
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, pianist and faculty member Aron Kallay, DMA ’09, talks about his interest in new music and the support he received as a student at the Thornton School.
Alumna Alexandra Loutsion talks USC Thornton Opera
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, soprano Alexandra Loutsion, MM ’08, Graduate Certificate ’10, talks about the Thornton Opera program, the audition process, and her new position as Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist.
Alumnus, jazz bassist Ryan Cross reflects on his time at USC Thornton
close As part of a new series documenting alumni of the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, jazz bassist extraordinaire Ryan Cross, BM ’99, talks about his experience at Thornton.
Alumnus, faculty David Allen Moore on how USC Thornton shaped his career
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, David Allen Moore, BM ’94, member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s bass section and current Thornton faculty, talks about how attending Thornton influenced his professional career.