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Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald perform piano duet for Chamber Music Palisades
On April 24, USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty members Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald performed a piano duet for the Chamber Music Palisades‘ final concert of their 27th season. Hosted by KUSC’s Alan Chapman, the concert featured musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Symphony and Santa… Continue reading Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald perform piano duet for Chamber Music Palisades
Alyssa Mercedes Mena publishes solo flute piece, “Hasta La Raíz”
USC Thornton Winds & Percussion department alumna Alyssa Mercedes Mena (MM ‘21) published a solo flute piece “Hasta La Raíz,” which had its world premiere at the 2022 National Flute Convention. Translated as “Down to the Roots,” the piece gives a glimpse into the composer’s life through Cuban-inspired dance rhythms and melodic passages. Mena studied… Continue reading Alyssa Mercedes Mena publishes solo flute piece, “Hasta La Raíz”
Thornton Commencement
EVENTS USC Thornton Commencement Join our 2024 Commencement celebrations on Friday, May 10. COMMENCEMENT DAY | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 Schedule of Events 11:00AM: USC Thornton’s ceremony at Pardee Lawn will host graduating bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students. 12:30PM: Reception on Argue Plaza Lawn will follow the School of Music’s commencement ceremony. Tickets: Graduating students will… Continue reading Thornton Commencement
Music Industry alumna Isa Klar featured in Trojan Family Magazine
USC Thornton Music Industry alumna Isa Klar (‘23) was featured in Trojan Family Magazine about her hip-hop marketing career at one of the genre’s most acclaimed record labels, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The story follows her trajectory from an intern and Thornton student to a full-time marketing staff member at TDE. As an intern, Klar… Continue reading Music Industry alumna Isa Klar featured in Trojan Family Magazine
Ken Cazan to direct Georges Bizet’s Carmen at Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Ken Cazan, the Resident Stage Director of the USC Thornton Opera, will lead Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Music Academy of the West’s 2024 Summer Festival. Conducted by Daniela Candillari, the opera production will show on July 10 and feature choreography from flamenco star Manuel Gutierrez. The Summer Music Festival takes place from June 12–August… Continue reading Ken Cazan to direct Georges Bizet’s Carmen at Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Coming Home
Being part of the first production in the School of Dramatic Arts’ new home was a full-circle moment for Thornton’s Oliviana Marie.
Dean Jason King honors Shirley Horn in The New York Times
USC Thornton Dean Jason King contributed to a New York Times article honoring pianist and vocalist Shirley Horn, published on April 3. Among the musicians, writers and radio personalities who shared their favorite songs, he chose Horn’s “If I Should Lose You” as the song that made him appreciate her distinctive sound. King wrote, “I’ve… Continue reading Dean Jason King honors Shirley Horn in The New York Times
Ambassador Blog: Study Abroad
Thornton Student Ambassadors Rosie Ding, George Tyler Heffley, and Gabriel Griswold reflect on some of their experiences studying abroad.
Seoyon MacDonald’s recording of Prelude and Fugue wins Best Art Film at 2024 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival
Seoyon MacDonald, a DMA student in the USC Thornton Keyboard Collaborative Arts program, won Best Art Film for her music video and short documentary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Prelude and Fugue in C# minor at the 2024 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival. The music video and short documentary also earned an honorable mention in the Best Directing… Continue reading Seoyon MacDonald’s recording of Prelude and Fugue wins Best Art Film at 2024 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival
Camae Ayewa wins Chanel Next Prize
USC Thornton Composition program faculty member Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) won a Chanel Next Prize for her work in music and poetry. The biennial Chanel Next Prize is awarded to 10 contemporary artists in various disciplines around the world who “are defining what is new and next in contemporary art and culture.” The winners receive… Continue reading Camae Ayewa wins Chanel Next Prize
Ambassador Blog: Getting Involved at USC
USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Madeline Cheng, Tanner Dodt and Celine Chen discuss the extracurricular opportunities on campus.
Eliza Petrosyan performs with Chappell Roan on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna Eliza Petrosyan (‘22) performed as a guitarist in Chappell Roan’s band for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, published on March 21. Petrosyan will also play in Chappell Roan’s band when opening for Olivia Rodrigo on the Guts World Tour. Petrosyan has previously played with artists Tora-i, WizTheMC and Anna Duboc.… Continue reading Eliza Petrosyan performs with Chappell Roan on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
USC Thornton Welcomes New Faculty
Talented professionals take full-time roles in Jazz Studies, Music Industry and Popular Music programs.
Ambassador Blog: Performance Opportunities
USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Sofia Chamberlain, Emily Hsu and Ella Kaale share the performance opportunities they’ve had within the Strings and Composition departments.
USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia: Masters of the High (and Low) Baroque concert program
Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow
USC Thornton composition program faculty member Nicolás Lell Benavides (DMA ’22) has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Established in 1925, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation awards monetary prizes to 188 fellows across 52 scholarly disciplines and artistic fields. “It’s humbling to be recognized by colleagues whose work I admire so much, and to… Continue reading Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow
Jason Goldman interviewed by Voyage LA
On March 25, Voyage LA published an interview with chair of USC Thornton’s Jazz Studies department, Jason Goldman, as part of the “Conversations” series. Goldman discussed the highlights of his career, like touring in Michael Bublé’s band and starting The G Note Podcast. “I am most proud of my family but if we are talking… Continue reading Jason Goldman interviewed by Voyage LA
Patrice Rushen awarded at USC Academic Honors Convocation
Patrice Rushen, a faculty member in the USC Thornton Popular Music program, was honored with the USC Associates Award for Artistic Expression at the Academic Honors Convocation on April 2. The annual event honors standout students and faculty among USC’s large community of scholars. In her opening remarks, President Carol Folt recognized Rushen for “giving… Continue reading Patrice Rushen awarded at USC Academic Honors Convocation
Michael Abels and Kali Uchis to be Honored at USC Thornton’s 2024 Commencement
The composer and singer-songwriter will deliver separate remarks at Thornton’s ceremony.
USC Collegium Musicum: Argentum et aurum concert program
