Media Relations
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Evan Calbi
Director of Communications
Office: (213) 740-3229 | Email: calbi@usc.edu
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Press Releases
Making the City a Classroom
Music Industry program students gained hands-on experience and networking opportunities at the Black Music Action Coalition Awards.
Yamaha Recognizes the USC Thornton School of Music as Institution of Excellence
February 25, 2021 Media Contact: Yamaha: Peter Giles/Giles Communications, pgiles@giles.com USC Thornton: Evan Calbi, calbi@usc.edu Yamaha Corporation of America has named The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music of Los Angeles, California as a 2021 honoree in its inaugural Institution of Excellence program, acknowledging the school’s extraordinary commitment to innovation in the study… Continue reading Yamaha Recognizes the USC Thornton School of Music as Institution of Excellence
Renowned French horn performer and teacher Julie Landsman joins USC Thornton faculty
The USC Thornton School of Music is delighted to announce that renowned French horn performer and teacher Julie Landsman is joining its faculty. Julie Landsman, who was the principal horn with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for 25 years, will join the faculty of the USC Thornton School of Music beginning this fall. For the next… Continue reading Renowned French horn performer and teacher Julie Landsman joins USC Thornton faculty
University of Southern California cancels Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
The University of Southern California has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, scheduled to take place March 13-22. Download the Press Release
Spring 2020 Events Preview
The Spring 2020 semester at USC Thornton brings with it an impressively packed calendar of events – masterclasses, concerts, forums, operas, recitals, galas – all marked by the uncompromising talent of the students, alumni and faculty. Take a look at just a few of the many events in store, and join us for a memorable… Continue reading Spring 2020 Events Preview