Leland Sun (BM ’86, MM ’91) to perform works by Ren-Liang Wong (MM, ’83) at Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Leland Sun (BM ’86, MM ’91) will perform in a retrospective of works by fellow USC Thornton alumnus Ren-Liang Wong (MM, ’83) at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music in Tianjin, China on November 12. This concert will feature works written following the composer’s immigration to the United States including Six Sketches (1983), which Sun premiered at USC,… Continue reading Leland Sun (BM ’86, MM ’91) to perform works by Ren-Liang Wong (MM, ’83) at Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Francine Nguyen-Savaria (GCRT, ’13) to perform at Calgary Organ Festival and Symposium
Francine Nguyen-Savaria (GCRT, ’13) is one of two organists selected to perform on the Young Artists’ Platform during the Calgary Organ Festival and Symposium in Canada. She will perform the complete works for organ by Brahms over two recitals: at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer in Calgary on October 29, and at the Wyatt Recital… Continue reading Francine Nguyen-Savaria (GCRT, ’13) to perform at Calgary Organ Festival and Symposium
Tess Remy-Schumacher (MM ’89, DMA ’98) co-founds Center for Historical Performance at the University of Central Oklahoma
Tess Remy-Schumacher (MM ’89, DMA ’98) co-founded the first Center for Historical Performance at the University of Central Oklahoma with Dr. Ted Honea. Remy-Schumacher, who first attended USC Thornton as a Fulbright Scholar, completed her doctoral studies in Cello Performance under the supervision of celebrated USC Thornton faculty, the late Eleonore Schoenfeld. Remy-Schumacher currently serves as Professor… Continue reading Tess Remy-Schumacher (MM ’89, DMA ’98) co-founds Center for Historical Performance at the University of Central Oklahoma
Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) to participate in the Dark Skies Festival in Arizona
“Orbit: A Symphonic Fantasy,” composed by SMPTV alumnus Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) will be performed by the Orchestra Northern Arizona on October 18 as part of the Dark Skies Festival. The orchestra will be conducted by former principal horn of the London Symphony Orchestra, David Cripps. As part of the festival, Elmahmoudi will conduct talks about music… Continue reading Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) to participate in the Dark Skies Festival in Arizona
Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) to receive Robert Shaw Award at 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference
Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) will receive the Robert Shaw Award at the 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference. The annual award is given to a choral leader who has made exceptional contributions to the art of choral music, and is the most significant award to be given to any conductor in the profession. Saltzman… Continue reading Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) to receive Robert Shaw Award at 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference
Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) named Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers
Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) was recently named the Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers. She also currently serves as artistic director of the Hollywood Master Chorale. Previously, she was conductor of the Ebell Chorale and the assistant conductor of the Pasadena Master Chorale. The University of California, Irvine choirs have taken twenty-five international… Continue reading Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) named Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers
Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) named Professor of Double Reeds at Eastern New Mexico University
Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) was recently promoted to Professor of Double Reeds (Oboe) at Eastern New Mexico University. She also serves as Professor of Music History at ENMU. Tracy is a founding member of Trio Encantada and is active as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, clinician, and adjudicator.
Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
Benjamin Adler (MM ’14) was one of three winners in the National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition. Adler, who studies with USC Thornton faculty Yehuda Gilad, performed the first movement of Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto, No. 1 in F minor. Adler is currently a freelance performer and private teacher in Los Angeles and holds the position of… Continue reading Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) was named artistic director of the San Diego Master Chorale. Russell previously worked as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at California State University, San Bernardino. While at CSUSB, he taught applied voice, as well as courses in choral conducting, choral literature and music education. Russell is also… Continue reading John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies
Recent USC Thornton alumnus William Cravy (BM, ’14) was selected as a performing apprentice for the Canadian National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC) as part of the orchestra’s Institute for Orchestral Studies. Cravy, a double bassist who studied with Strings faculty David Allen Moore and was a three-time Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fellow at USC, is one of five apprentices for… Continue reading William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies