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Jake Biller
Master’s student Jake Biller performs an arrangement of “Cherokee” he created for a class. |
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Robert Wang
Classical Guitar student Robert Wang performs a movement from Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 from his USC dorm. |
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Deanna Pyeon
Master’s student Deanna Pyeon shares her performance of Allison Loggins-Hull’s “Bit of Everything.” |
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Jarret Myers
Doctoral student Jarret Myers performs the jazz standard “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” |
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Ismael Nascimento
Guitarist and doctoral student Ismael Nascimento celebrates his roots in Brazilian music with this performance. |
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Rotem Gilbert
Faculty member Rotem Gilbert created a chamber ensemble of one to perform a historic piece. |
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Benjamin Fried & Connie Kim-Sheng
Doctoral students Benjamin Fried and Connie Kim-Sheng bring us a lively duet recorded at home. |
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Judith Farmer
Faculty member Judith Farmer performs the third movement of “Equal Time,” a new composition by Thornton alum Gernot Wolfgang. |
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Wayne Yang
Wayne Yang performs Carl Vine’s “Threnody” in dedication to those affected by the pandemic. |
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USC Percussion Group
The USC Thornton Percussion Group performs a virtual rendition of Mark Applebaum’s “Catfish.” |
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Walt Simonsen
Alum Walt Simonsen rings in the start of the school year with his performance of “Bernie’s Tune.” |
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Dominic, Dario & Kira
Students Dominic Anzalone, Dario Bizio and Kira Levin share an original collaboration. |
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John Storie
Alum John Storie has fun with a cheerful standard, “On the Sunny Side of the Street.” |
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LA Phil percussion section
Thornton faculty and alumni of the LA Phil percussion section perform a festive tune. |
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Zelter String Quartet
The Thornton musicians of the Zelter String Quartet perform a special arrangement of a traditional Danish folk tune. |
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USC Oriana Choir
USC Oriana Choir collaborated virtually on a piece dedicated to all those seeking a better life. |
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Gina Luciani
As live performances shifted online, experienced content creator Gina Luciani was right at home. |
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Marissa Honda
Since adjusting to making music at home, alum Marissa Honda has focused on music that lifts her spirits. |
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Chris O’Brien
Trumpeter Chris O’Brien made the most of his production skills and took quickly to making videos from home. |
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Madeline Sheard
Sheard performs “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” from her home in Minnesota. |
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Richie Francisco & Friends
Richie Francisco, Sara Petty, and Annie Ranzani, and Stephen Nutt perform a lively tune. |
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Baroque Sinfonia
Early Music ensemble Baroque Sinfonia recreated a past live performance by collaborating remotely. |
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Popular Music Faculty
Popular Music faculty members uplift their students with a tribute to the late Bill Withers. |
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Michael Kudirka
Alum Michael Kudirka presents a performance of a 16th century tune, played on a guitar he made himself. |
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Tehillah Alphonso
Tehillah Alphonso delivers a stirring performance of her arrangement of “Give You Blue” by Allen Stone. |
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Sang Won (David) Park
Sang Won (David) Park performs a piece he’s preparing for his Senior Recital and grad school applications. |
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Daniel Weidlein
Daniel Weidlein plays his original composition, “Irma,” from his home studio in a duet with himself. |
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Geovanna Nichols-Julien
Vocal Arts alum Geovanna Nichols-Julien performs “La Vie en Rose,” a favorite with classical singers. |
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Shea Welsh
Alum Shea Welsh, leader of USC’s Summer Guitar Seminar for 18 years, performs a jazz standard. |
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Hazle Thunes
Jazz Voice major Hazle Thunes finds a way to make music with her family, despite social distancing. |
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Alexa Rumberg
Senior Music Industry major Alexa Rumberg finds solace playing music with a cover of a Soccer Mommy song. |
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Max Opferkuch
USC Thornton student Max Opferkuch performs Bach’s Invention No. 8 in F major, accompanied by… himself! |
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Juan-Salvador Carrasco
Thornton student Juan-Salvador Carrasco performs “Le Cygne,” by Camille Saint-Saëns, with the help of a rare artifact. |
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Nolan Juaire
Classical Guitar major Nolan Juaire performs “Felicidade” by Antônio Carlos Jobim from the Thornton office where he works. |
