Thornton Online Scheduling
EMS Web App: Online Scheduling System
- Thornton music majors and minors may use the EMS Web App to reserve Thornton spaces. In order to view the scheduling grid and request space for any purpose (such as rehearsals, lessons, review sessions, practice, and meetings), the requestor must be properly registered with Music Operations. Newman Recital Hall and private faculty studios are unavailable for students to reserve.
- Please understand by reserving a room, you are taking full responsibility for you and your guests and the condition of the space during your reservation. Please contact music.scheduling@usc.edu with EMS Web App login/password questions.
Scheduling Requests for Filming & Festival Auditions
Auditions
- Thornton facilities may be requested for rental as audition spaces; please contact music.scheduling@usc.edu. Auditions may only be scheduled on weekends between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
- The audition rate is $25 per hour, with a four-hour minimum. This fee includes use of an audition room and up to two (2) warm-up spaces, availability permitting (please note that warm-up spaces are not always available in the same building as the audition room). Visiting groups are required to run all aspects of their auditions.
Student Film Shoots
- Thornton facilities, including performance venues, classrooms, and practice studios are owned and managed by the Thornton School of Music for use by Thornton faculty, staff and students. The use of Thornton facilities by non-Thornton constituencies may never infringe upon access or availability to Thornton personnel.
- Only requests from currently enrolled USC School of Cinematic Arts students will be considered. If your request is approved, you will be required to complete a USC School of Cinema on-campus location release form. Please send all student filming requests to music.scheduling@usc.edu.
- The Thornton School of Music reserves the right to deny, without explanation, any film shoot request deemed inappropriate or hazardous to its facilities or personnel.
Availability of Facilities:
- Due to high demand and safety / security concerns, all Thornton performance venues, studios, and classrooms are not available as film shoot locations.
- Outdoor locations such as pathways and lawn areas may be requested during off-peak or closed hours. Permission to shoot outdoor locations is at the discretion of the Thornton Scheduling Coordinator and the Assistant Director of Operations.
- Building entrances/exits may not be used as film shoot locations. Thornton facilities are not available for after-hours use. Overnight storage of equipment and/or “pre-set-up” is not permitted.
PERFORMANCES
Classical Student Recitals + Production Support:
Students pursuing a classical performance or composition degree are expected to present one or more public recitals. Here you will find a collection of resources to plan and promote your recital.
Planning your classical recital:
- Step by Step Guide
- First read these directions to learn how to successfully plan your recital at USC.
- First read these directions to learn how to successfully plan your recital at USC.
- Student Recital Handbook
- Thornton policies, regulations and other important recital information.
- Thornton policies, regulations and other important recital information.
- Student Recital Lottery Deadlines
- View important deadlines and other information regarding the recital lottery.
Timeslots:
- Student Recital Timeslots
- View available student recital timeslots for Newman, Ramo, MacDonald and Schoenfeld halls.
- Dress Rehearsal Timeslots
- Available time-slots for dress rehearsals in Newman, Ramo, MacDonald and Schoenfeld halls.
Scheduling Forms:
Complete and submit any recital related paperwork at least two (2) weeks in advance. Please contact music.scheduling@usc.edu for any questions or assistance.
- Recital Request Form
- Complete and return this form to the Music Operations Office (BMH 101) in order to request student recital timeslots.
- Recital Cancellation Form
- Complete and return this to the Music Operations Office (BMH 101) in order to cancel your scheduled recital. If you are canceling within 2 weeks of your recital, a $100 late cancellation fee will be charged to your student bill.
- Dress Rehearsal Request Form
- Complete and return this form to the Music Operations Office (BMH 101) in order to request student dress rehearsal timeslots.
- Recital Exchange Request Form
- Complete and return this form to the Music Operations Office (BMH 101) in order to switch recital timeslots with another student or available timeslot.
Production Forms
Complete and submit your venue-specific production form at least two (2) weeks before your recital date. Please email music.production@usc.edu for any questions or assistance.
- Newman Recital Hall Venue Production Form
- Mac Donald Recital Hall Venue Production Form
- Ramo Recital Hall Venue Production Form
- Schoenfeld Symphonic Hall Venue Production Form
Other
- Special Equipment and Percussion Use:
- Subject to availability. Use of percussion or other special instruments requires permission from Thornton Faculty. Any potential equipment moves may be at your own expense. Please contact music.production@usc.edu if you are requiring any special equipment or percussion.
- Recording Engineer Resource List
- A list of contact information for audio engineers students can hire to record their performance. Please contact music.production@usc.edu if you wish to be added to this list.
- Student Recital Program Guidelines & Template
- Read this handy guide before creating your student recital programs from USC Thornton templates.
- Information on Performance Spaces
- USC Venues
- Click here to see Thornton Venues and Other USC Venues.
- USC Venues
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- Venue Menu
- A list of potential performance spaces in Los Angeles. Please complete an off-campus recital request form at the Thornton Students Affairs office (TMC 200) if you wish to perform your recital off-campus.
- Venue Menu