Grant Gershon receives Chorus America award

USC Thornton alumnus and Board of Councilors member Grant Gershon (’85, piano) was recently honored by Chorus America with the 2015 Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal. Gershon is Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and has directed more than 100 performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall during his 14 years with the ensemble. He is Resident Conductor of the LA Opera and has also served as guest conductor with various organizations, such as the National Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the LA Chamber Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera and the Minnesota Opera.