The Dean of both the USC Thornton School of Music and the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance reflects on 20 years of leadership at USC.
The Fall 2020 semester will soon be in full swing. For new and returning students alike, here you will find a selection of resources and ways to stay connected as you begin the new school year.
From one-on-one sessions with their favorite faculty, to tours abroad with Thornton music ensembles, the Class of 2020 photo album offers a look back at some of the moments our graduates will remember most.
As we celebrate the Class of 2020 online, our faculty and staff join in with messages of pride and best wishes for this accomplished and determined class of students.
USC Thornton faculty have taken on creative solutions to adapt to an online teaching environment, and continue to reimagine curriculum and seek out new technologies to make the most of digital instruction.
Live concerts have been canceled, but the show must go on. We offer the first in a series of performances by USC Thornton students, live from wherever they may be.
The Spring 2020 semester at USC Thornton brings with it an impressively packed calendar of events. Take a look at just a few of the many events in store, and join us for a memorable season of performances.
The USC Thornton School of Music has embraced bold thinking to reflect our location in Los Angeles, one of the artistic centers of the world.
With over 80 extraordinary events, this semester’s concerts are a testament to the versatility and artistry of our incredible student musicians.
We introduce an impressive group of artists and educators who have joined the USC Thornton faculty this year.
USC Thornton’s radical new approach to classical music education allows students to shape their own path by studying the things they love.
The 2018 valedictorian has helped spread the joy of music through USC Thornton’s Community Engagement Programs.
The choir festival is the culminating project for elementary school students who are part of the USC Thornton Community Engagement Program.
In the second part of our month-long look at USC Thornton’s Community Engagement Program, we highlight students bringing music and arts to local schools in the University Park area.
The ongoing success of the USC Thornton’s Community Engagement Program makes a case for music’s importance in a well-rounded academic curriculum.
Alumna Laura Reynolds reflects on the impact that USC Thornton’s Community Engagement programs have had on her thriving career with the Seattle Symphony.
The Flute Performance graduate student shared her experiences working as a fellow in the USC Thornton Gluck Fellows Program, where she provides performances in communities underserved by the arts.
The sophomore Vocal Arts major shares her experiences working as a singing instructor for USC Thornton Outreach and Thornton JazzReach.
Listen as Katie Gavin, a junior in the Popular Music Program, shares her experiences working as a guitar instructor at 32nd Street School.
The National Association for Music Education Senior Researcher award honors significant scholarship in the field of music education.