• 2024 Outstanding Graduates: Part Two

    The five Outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2024 share their favorite memories from Thornton, lessons they’ve learned and their future plans.

  • A graduating college student wearing a white dress and a red ceremonial sash smiles at the camera outside a college university.

    Thornton Student Ambassadors Look Back

    On the eve of graduating, USC Thornton Student Ambassadors reflect on what they’ve learned, offering lessons and perspectives to the incoming class.

  • Photo of musician, performer and composer Oliviana Marie.

    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.

  • A music student sits on the steps outside of Abbey Road Studio in London.

    Ambassador Blog: Study Abroad

    Thornton Student Ambassadors Rosie Ding, George Tyler Heffley, and Gabriel Griswold reflect on some of their experiences studying abroad.

  • Photo of violin player in concert dress on stage.

    Ambassador Blog: Getting Involved at USC

    USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Madeline Cheng, Tanner Dodt and Celine Chen discuss the extracurricular opportunities on campus.

  • A student violinist plays on a concert stage in dress attire.

    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.

  • Music students smile and gather at a record label for a group photo.

    Ambassador Blog: Internships

    USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Jackie Gibson and George Tyler Heffley give advice and share their experiences as music interns.

  • Photo of radio host and performer Suraj Partha.

    A Life in Music

    Sharing stories of USC Thornton alumni whose passions evolved into multifaceted careers, creating something that is uniquely their own.

  • Black and white photograph of singer Lorraine Francis Doggett.

    Remembering Lorraine Frances Doggett

    A distinguished Black mezzo soprano, Lorraine Frances Doggett represented the Civil Rights cause, city of Los Angeles and USC on the world stage, paving a legacy of endurance and passion.  

  • The Mixtape Series: Shelby Wong

    Introducing the Mixtape Series where current students in the Strings and Keyboard departments share what they’re listening to, highlighting how boundaries in music are being blurred everywhere.

  • Photo of pianist Alan Smith.

    Remembering Alan Smith

    USC Thornton faculty remember longtime, beloved faculty member.

  • Visual collage of an illustration of a guitar with two figures playing and posing with guitars.

    Aspiring Guitarists, Take Note

    USC Thornton brings back its pre-college summer program that preps young musicians for success; the Guitar Seminar boasts alumni with multiple degrees and amazing careers.

  • A music student stands with their instrument outside.

    The Mixtape Series: Nico Valencia

    Introducing the Mixtape Series where current students in the Strings department share what they’re listening to, highlighting how boundaries in music are being blurred everywhere.

  • Piano player wearing a red colored suit looking to the right.

    Going Solo

    Collaborative pianist Seoyon MacDonald gets an unexpected opportunity to make the world-premiere recording of an unpublished Shostakovich work.