Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
The Cardinal Winds woodwind sextet will perform in the Clyde Montgomery Concert at Shumei Hall in Pasadena on March 29. The ensemble, which formed at USC Thornton in 2014, features Catherine Baker, flute (GCRT), Zachary Pulse, oboe (GCRT), Kelsi Doolittle, clarinet (MM), Alex Garcia, bassoon (MM ’13), Carrie Rexroat, horn (MM) and Hedy Lee, piano… Continue reading Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra recently commissioned a new work by USC Thornton alum Zhou Tian (DMA ’11). His Concerto for Orchestra will be premiered under the orchestra’s music director, Louis Langrée, in the 2015-16 season finale. The CSO previously commissioned Tian’s Poem from a Vanished Time in 2013. Tian’s works have been performed by many… Continue reading Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
Paul Young of music industry program provides insight into “Blurred Lines” verdict
ABC7 Eyewitness News sat down with USC Thornton professor Paul Young, director of the music industry minors program, for an expert analysis of the legal battle between Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and the family of Marvin Gaye. Young, a former executive and producer with Universal Music Group, provided insight into the business implications for the… Continue reading Paul Young of music industry program provides insight into “Blurred Lines” verdict
Classical Guitar Alumni
Gail Samuel appointed Executive Director of Los Angeles Philharmonic
USC Thornton graduate and Board of Councilors member Gail Samuel (BA ’89, psychology & music, MBA ’02) has been promoted to the position of Executive Director with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. She will serve as acting president and chief executive while current president and CEO Deborah Borda is on sabbatical in the fall. Samuel… Continue reading Gail Samuel appointed Executive Director of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Thornton alumni perform on Grammy winning Partch album
USC Thornton alumni Alison Bjorkedal (MM ’05, DMA ’08, harp) and Nick Terry (DMA ’11, percussion) performed on the Partch ensemble’s Grammy award-winning album, Plectra & Percussion Dances. In addition to performing with Partch, Bjorkedal teaches harp and is a member of Southwest Chamber Music, Golden State Pops Orchestra and MUSE/IQUE. Terry performs with the… Continue reading Thornton alumni perform on Grammy winning Partch album
Piano student Josephine Yang featured as soloist in two orchestral concerts
USC Thornton piano student Josephine Yang (MM ’16) received glowing reviews for her recent performances with the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Sonara under guest conductor Keitaro Harada. The Sierra Vista Herald reported that “The audience was not disappointed, as a long, loud standing ovation began even as the last note… Continue reading Piano student Josephine Yang featured as soloist in two orchestral concerts
Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
USC Thornton faculty William Kanengiser was featured in a March 5th interview by Jim Svejda on classic radio station KUSC 91.5 FM. Kanengiser premiered his arrangements of Music from the Time of Cervantes and discussed his work with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and recent collaboration with composer and Thornton alum Jeffrey Holmes at the… Continue reading Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
USC Thornton students Ines Thomé (GCRT, DMA) and Katina Mitchell (DMA) won the Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition with their ensemble Gifts from Over Sea. Thomé, a DMA student in Classical Guitar, and Mitchell, a DMA student in Vocal Arts, will perform upcoming concerts for school children in Los Angeles as Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble… Continue reading Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
Corey Dundee premieres new composition with Taos Chamber Music Group
Thornton student Corey Dundee (MM ’16), currently pursuing a master’s degree in Composition from USC Thornton, has commissioned his first piece titled “Migration Miniatures,” which was premiered in January in Taos, New Mexico. The piece for flute, alto saxophone and was commissioned by the Taos Chamber Music Group (TCMG) with the support of the Nina… Continue reading Corey Dundee premieres new composition with Taos Chamber Music Group