A Message from the Dean: Update on Spring 2021 semester
Dear students, faculty and staff of USC Thornton, I am writing with an update regarding plans for the Spring semester. President Folt sent a recent announcement to the university community about the possibility of a partial reopening of the University Park campus. This is wonderful news, something we’ve all been waiting for, but I want… Continue reading A Message from the Dean: Update on Spring 2021 semester
Hannah McDonnel
Major: Choral Music Minors: Music Industry; Cinematic Arts Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN USC Organizations: American Choral Directors Association, Chamber Singers, Troy Tones A Capella, Teach for Los Angeles Hashtag to describe yourself: #lonelygoatherd Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. It is so hard to pick just one, but at our… Continue reading Hannah McDonnel
Memo from the Dean: Updates on the Spring 2021 Semester
January 12, 2021 Dear Students of the Thornton School, Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday break after what was an unprecedented semester. From our move to an entirely online model of education in August to the nine nights of performances in the Fall 2020 Festival, it was a semester that showcased… Continue reading Memo from the Dean: Updates on the Spring 2021 Semester
Izzy Woods
Major: Choral Music Minor: Legal Studies Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: Montclair, NJ USC Organizations: USC Thornton Chamber Singers, American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), USC Journal of Law and Society, USC Society of Women in Law Hashtag to describe yourself: #choirisasport Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. My favorite experience so far was singing… Continue reading Izzy Woods
Olivia Wendland
Major: Music Industry; Public Relations Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: Waseca, MN USC Organizations: Trojan Marching Band, The Sirens A Capella, USG Special Events Committee, West Residential Hall Community Council, Orientation Advisor, and Student Worker at TCC and Trojan Marching Band Hashtag to describe yourself: #spunkyandspirited Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. I am… Continue reading Olivia Wendland
Koji Sakano
Major: Choral Music Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: Pennington, NJ USC Organizations: ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), TCEP (Thornton Community Engagement Program), Così (Italian Language and Culture Club) Hashtag to describe yourself: #jerseyfresh Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. My favorite Thornton experience so far has been the choir program’s masterclass with Voces8. I’ve… Continue reading Koji Sakano
Justin Gilmore-Gresham
Major: Jazz Studies (Trumpet) Minor: Music Industry Graduation year: 2021 Hometown: Westchester, CA USC Organizations: Trojan Marching Band, Mortar Board, MEA Hashtag to describe yourself: #expecttheunexpected Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. Performing the album “Ricanstruction” with ALAJE in February 2020. What was your favorite USC GE class? The Science of Sport What… Continue reading Justin Gilmore-Gresham
Maxwell Beck
Major: Jazz Studies (Double Bass) Minor: Classics Graduation year: 2021 Hometown: Los Angeles, California USC Organizations: Chess Club Hashtag to describe yourself: #forgetallyourtrebles Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so far. One of the most memorable experiences I have had at Thornton thus far occurred in my Jazz Theory class taught by Professor Goldman. In… Continue reading Maxwell Beck
Samuel Avila
Major: Choral Music Minor: Musical Theatre Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: North Hills – Los Angeles, California USC Organizations: USC Chamber Singers, The SoCal Vocals, USC American Choral Directors Association Secretary, USC Musical Theatre Repertory Public Relations Board Member, TCEP (Thornton Community Engagement Program) Hashtag to describe yourself: #sorryihaverehearsal Describe your favorite USC Thornton experience so… Continue reading Samuel Avila
An Update from Dean Cutietta on the Fall 2020 Semester
June 15, 2020 Dear Thornton Students: I know that many of you were heartened by the message from President Folt on Tuesday, June 2 announcing USC’s plans for the upcoming fall semester. I also know that you have many questions about the fall semester amid ongoing public health concerns. We are working to answer these… Continue reading An Update from Dean Cutietta on the Fall 2020 Semester