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Mentorship: ‘The Secret to Success’
USC Thornton’s revamped mentorship program connects even more students with industry professionals across all genres.
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Teen Dreams Realized
Award-winning podcaster Shima Oliaee (’05) talks about her latest series on teen girls, and how she made it as an artist.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024
USC Thornton shares photo highlights from the 2024 Honors Convocation and Commencement.
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Jazz Innovator Named an Artist-in-Residence
Acclaimed jazz pianist/composer Gerald Clayton (’07) returns to USC Thornton as a role model for the next generation.
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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.
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2024 Outstanding Graduates: Part One
The five Outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2024 share their favorite memories from Thornton, lessons they’ve learned and their future plans.
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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.
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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.
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Ambassador Blog: Study Abroad
Thornton Student Ambassadors Rosie Ding, George Tyler Heffley, and Gabriel Griswold reflect on some of their experiences studying abroad.
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Ambassador Blog: Getting Involved at USC
USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Madeline Cheng, Tanner Dodt and Celine Chen discuss the extracurricular opportunities on campus.
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USC Thornton Welcomes New Faculty
Talented professionals take full-time roles in Jazz Studies, Music Industry and Popular Music programs.
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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.
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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.
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Ambassador Blog: Internships
USC Thornton Student Ambassadors Jackie Gibson and George Tyler Heffley give advice and share their experiences as music interns.
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USC Thornton Hosts PopCon 2024
The acclaimed conference celebrated music writing and popular music studies over three days at USC.
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A Life in Music
Sharing stories of USC Thornton alumni whose passions evolved into multifaceted careers, creating something that is uniquely their own.
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Pop Conference 2024 Moving to Los Angeles
USC Thornton will host the premier music writing and popular music studies conference.
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A Spectacular Night at the 2024 Grammy Awards
USC Thornton faculty and alumni were celebrated at the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
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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.
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Spring 2024 Live Events Preview
USC Thornton offers music fans of every persuasion — from classical and choral to pop and jazz — an abundance of free concerts and other events this spring.
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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.
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Highlights of the Fall 2023 Semester
Looking back on an incredible Fall 2023 semester at USC Thornton.
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Remembering Alan Smith
USC Thornton faculty remember longtime, beloved faculty member.
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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.
