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
A message from Dean Cutietta to the USC Thornton community
Dear Thornton Community, Our hearts ache for our society after the murder of George Floyd, the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the many others we have lost. These tragic events are happening while the Thornton community is still healing from the death of student Victor McElhaney who was murdered in March of last… Continue reading A message from Dean Cutietta to the USC Thornton community
A Message from Dean Cutietta to the Alumni of USC Thornton
April 23, 2020 Dear USC Thornton Alumni, We are entering our second month of remote education, and updates continue as both the university and the Thornton School adjust to ever-changing circumstances. Like everyone, I have been dismayed at times as a result of so much uncertainty, but also heartened by our community’s response. On Monday,… Continue reading A Message from Dean Cutietta to the Alumni of USC Thornton
An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff
April 16, 2020 Dear USC Thornton Faculty and Staff, The sun has returned after a week of overcast mornings in Los Angeles and brought some good news. Social distancing seems to be working. Despite the physical distance between us, I continue to feel such a strong sense of community within the Thornton School. I’ve said… Continue reading An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff
An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff
April 9, 2020 Dear USC Thornton Faculty and Staff, I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy during this challenging time. We are entering our second month of remote education, and updates continue as both the university and the Thornton School adjust to ever-changing circumstances. One thing has remained constant. I continue to… Continue reading An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff
An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff
April 1, 2020 Dear USC Thornton Faculty and Staff, I hope you are all doing well in this unexpected and challenging time. We are returning to some semblance of normalcy, and yet we continue to actively seek solutions for the challenges we face across the school. With the goal of sharing regular information, even if… Continue reading An Update from Dean Cutietta to Thornton Faculty and Staff