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
Szu-Yun (Chloe) Chiu awarded position with Santa Barbara Symphony
Current USC Thornton Strings student Szu-Yun (Chloe) Chiu (GCRT, ’15) won a position as section violinist in the Santa Barbara Symphony. Additionally, Chiu, who is a student of Glenn Dicterow, USC Thornton Robert Mann Endowed Chair in Strings and Chamber Music, and her string quartet – consisting of fellow USC Thornton grads Hwi-Eun Kim, Stella Cho and… Continue reading Szu-Yun (Chloe) Chiu awarded position with Santa Barbara Symphony
Whajung Kim wins 2014 Siegfried Weishaupt International Piano Competition
Current USC Thornton Keyboard Studies doctoral candidate Whajung Kim (DMA, ’15), who is a student of USC Thornton faculty Daniel Pollack, received First Prize at the 2014 Siegfried Weishaupt International Piano Competition in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Kim is the third USC Thornton student to take home top honors at the competition. The annual event, part of the International Summer Academy… Continue reading Whajung Kim wins 2014 Siegfried Weishaupt International Piano Competition
Vincent Meklis invited to perform at International Holland Music Sessions
Strings student Vincent Meklis (BA, ’14, GC, ’16), who currently studies under USC Distinguished Professor Midori Goto, performed in the Netherlands this past summer as part of the International Holland Music Sessions. Meklis, who specializes in the violin, performed seven times at the festival and received intensive coaching and personalized instruction from internationally renowned musicians… Continue reading Vincent Meklis invited to perform at International Holland Music Sessions
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.
Morgan Middleton to perform at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation events
Morgan Middleton (BM, ’15) will perform at the Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The CBCF advances the global Black community through premier research and educational advancement. Middleton, who currently studies under USC Thornton Vocal Arts faculty Cynthia Munzer, was also awarded the… Continue reading Morgan Middleton to perform at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation events
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
Annelle Gregory records album with USC Thornton DMA candidate Alexander Sinchuk
Current USC Thornton Strings student Annelle Gregory (BM, ’17) recently released an album of violin and piano works featuring USC Thornton DMA student, Alexander Sinchuk. The album, Annelle K. Gregory & Alexander Sinchuk: Grieg, Mozart, Szymanowski, includes Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major by Mozart, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano by Grieg, and Nocturne and… Continue reading Annelle Gregory records album with USC Thornton DMA candidate Alexander Sinchuk