Alumna Julie Boardman produces new broadway musical
USC Thornton alum Julie Boardman (BS ’04, music industry) is currently producing her first Broadway musical, An American in Paris. Adapted from the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and with music and lyrics by George & Ira Gershwin, the musical tells the story of a romance between a French girl and… Continue reading Alumna Julie Boardman produces new broadway musical
Students join band for late night TV performances
USC Thornton students Dan Fox (BM ’15), Jeremy Trezona and Greg Johnson (MM ’12, DMA) performed on two late night TV shows recently with the band Saint Motel. They appeared on the March 24th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the April 7th episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden. A clip of… Continue reading Students join band for late night TV performances
Melissa Manchester featured in New York Times review
USC Thornton Popular Music professor and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Melissa Manchester was featured in a New York Times review of her recent performance at Manhattan’s 54 Below nightclub. Her twentieth album, You Gotta Love the Life, was released in February and features guest performances by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Al Jarreau.… Continue reading Melissa Manchester featured in New York Times review
Composition by Michael Lee to be featured by Albany Symphony
A composition by USC Thornton DMA student Michael Lee was selected for the Albany Symphony Orchestra’s “Composer to Center Stage Reading Session” during their 2015 American Music Festival. Lee’s work, Amped, was premiered by the USC Thornton Symphony at the New Music for Orchestra concert under the baton of professor Donald Crockett in the fall… Continue reading Composition by Michael Lee to be featured by Albany Symphony
Long Beach Camerata Singers celebrates long history of Thornton alumni leadership
The Long Beach Camerata Singers, directed by USC Thornton alum Robert Istad (DMA ‘06), will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2015-2016 season. Thornton DMA student Tammi Alderman currently serves as Assistant Director of the ensemble, while retired Thornton professor Dr. David Wilson served as Artistic Director from 1983 to 2005. The ensemble will… Continue reading Long Beach Camerata Singers celebrates long history of Thornton alumni leadership
Sigma Alpha Iota student scholarship winners to perform in award recital
Three USC Thornton graduate students won scholarships in a competition by the Pasadena Alumnae chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. The winners of the 36th annual competition were Dongni Xie in the piano division, Micah Wright (clarinet) in the instrumental division and Chelsea Chaves (soprano) in the vocal division. All three students will perform in a… Continue reading Sigma Alpha Iota student scholarship winners to perform in award recital
Student jazz quartet featured at short film screening
A quartet of USC Thornton students performed a concert of live jazz in conjunction with a screening of the USC alumni-produced short film, David’s Reverie. Paul Cornish (BM ’17, keyboard), Henry Solomon (BM ’17, saxophone), Stephen Davis (BM ’17, trumpet) and Celeste Butler (BM ’17, popular music) complimented the screening with interpretations of jazz standards,… Continue reading Student jazz quartet featured at short film screening
Andrew Norman named Director of LA Phil Composer Fellowship Program
USC Thornton Composition professor Andrew Norman will join the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Director of the innovative Composer Fellowship Program, which offers exceptional high-school-age composers an opportunity to engage with more established composers. Norman is presently overseeing the selection process for the next class of Composer Fellows, who will begin the two-year program in the… Continue reading Andrew Norman named Director of LA Phil Composer Fellowship Program
Composition alum Austin Wintory nominated for two BAFTA awards for video game score
Thornton graduate Austin Wintory (’07, composition) has received two British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) award nominations for his work on The Banner Saga video game musical score. Wintory was also honored with the 2015 Outstanding Achievement: Music Production award at the Annual Game Music Awards. Wintory’s previous work on the PlayStation game Journey… Continue reading Composition alum Austin Wintory nominated for two BAFTA awards for video game score
Ciaramella early music ensemble receives strong review for new album
The early music ensemble Ciaramella, directed by Thornton faculty members Adam Knight Gilbert and Rotem Gilbert, received positive reviews from the online music site Record Collector, for its most recent album, Dances on Moveable Ground. “The beauty of this ‘historic’ release is its distinct musical and sonic uniqueness. And, that it can be indulged from… Continue reading Ciaramella early music ensemble receives strong review for new album