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USC Thornton Concert Choir
Offered through the Choral Music Program, the USC Thornton Concert Choir consists of music majors and non-music majors from all around campus.
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About
The USC Thornton Concert Choir performs repertoire from a wide range of eras and styles, exploring the music and traditions of countries from around the world. The ensemble has enjoyed a long tradition of excellence in choral music with performances at regional, national, and international festivals.
Concert Choir’s notable film music collaborations include works by distinguished film composers such as John Williams and Howard Shore. The ensemble’s choral masterworks performances include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms. Appearances at Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the USC Thornton Choral Artists include Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess; Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna; Britten’s War Requiem; and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy.
Ensemble Information
Concert Choir contains approximately 50 auditioned singers, conducted by faculty member Dr. Tram Sparks along with an Assistant Conductor.
Leadership
Concert Choir conductor Tram Sparks is a professor of practice at the School of Music.
Teaching Assistants
The following graduate teaching assistants currently aid choral ensembles at USC Thornton.
Han-Ah Park, Chamber Singers
Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield, Concert Choir
Phoebe Rosquist, Gospel Choir
Kayla Kim, Oriana Choir
Tyler Berg, University Chorus
Academic Details
Concert Choir is offered at USC Thornton through the Choral Music Program.
Ensemble Performances
Concert Choir typically performs concerts throughout the academic year, including the Winter Gala together with all departmental ensembles.
Stay Connected
Contact the Choral Music department by emailing uschoral@usc.edu.
Visit our season’s calendar of events for upcoming performances at the School of Music, including Concert Choir, or join us on social media for @USCThornton content.