Led by prominent and internationally distinguished faculty members Ladd Thomas and Cherry Rhodes, students of the USC Thornton School of Music Organ Studies program are richly educated in the performance of all periods of music written for this iconic instrument. Alumni of the program have received grants and awards at local, regional, national and international levels. In addition to regularly performing recitals and concerts, both as soloists and in ensemble capacities, the graduates of the organ department occupy significant university, college and church positions throughout the country.
The USC Thornton School of Music has embraced bold thinking to reflect our location in Los Angeles, one of the artistic centers of the world.
With over 80 extraordinary events, this semester’s concerts are a testament to the versatility and artistry of our incredible student musicians.
In the first of a two-part series, we highlight USC Thornton’s Outstanding Graduates for 2019.
March 28, 2019
USC Thornton Organ Studies faculty member Cherry Rhodes will present a solo recital at Syracuse University on Friday, March 29 as part of the Syracuse Legacies Organ Conference. Rhodes will perform works by the late Calvin Hampton, an alumnus of Syracuse University. An early champion of Hampton, Rhodes premiered and… read more
