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.
November 12, 2019
USC Thornton Composition student and Organ Studies alum Thomas Mellan (BM ’17, MM ’19) recently opened Jacaranda Music’s 2019-2020 season in Los Angeles as a resident organist. Mellan performed in Jacaranda’s opening concert, “Organic Rush,” on Sept. 21 alongside organist and conductor Mark Allen Hilt. Mellan will also close the… read more
