Alumnus Garrett McQueen becomes Classical 24 radio host
Garrett McQueen (MM ’12, Bassoon), an alumnus of the USC Thornton Winds & Percussion program, recently joined the hosting team of Classical 24, a nationally-syndicated radio program produced by American Public Media and Public Radio International. McQueen, who formerly hosted “The Afternoon Concert” on Knoxville’s WUOT-FM, is also an accomplished musician, performing with the St.… Continue reading Alumnus Garrett McQueen becomes Classical 24 radio host
Los Angeles premiere of Mark Weiser opera at Art Share L.A.
The Place Where You Started, a chamber opera by USC Thornton Composition faculty member Mark Weiser with a libretto by Amy S. Punt, will be performed in collaboration with the Helix Collective, May 17-19 at Art Share L.A. The multimedia work, Weiser’s fourth opera, explores tensions around race and class. His previous opera, Where Angels… Continue reading Los Angeles premiere of Mark Weiser opera at Art Share L.A.
Jacob Broussard receives Wilma Mankiller Fellowship for Tribal Policy and Governance
Jacob Broussard (’18), a recent graduate of the USC Thornton Choral Music program, has received the Wilma Mankiller Fellowship for Tribal Policy and Governance, administered by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). Broussard, who previously received the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship to undertake ethnomusicological research, will be working in Washington D.C. at the Embassy… Continue reading Jacob Broussard receives Wilma Mankiller Fellowship for Tribal Policy and Governance
Thornton classical guitarists to compete in Buffalo competition
Classical Guitar doctoral candidate Bo Byun and alumnus Jack Cimo (BM ’11) are semi-finalists for the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, which will take place in Buffalo, New York, on June 6, 7, and 9. The semi-finals will be streamed live online at wned.org. The competition is produced by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra every… Continue reading Thornton classical guitarists to compete in Buffalo competition
American Composers Orchestra to perform work by Ryan Lindveit
USC Thornton alumnus Ryan Lindveit (BM ’16) is one of six emerging composers whose works will be performed by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) during the organization’s Underwood New Music Readings on June 21st and 22nd in New York City. Lindveit, who was USC’s Salutatorian and a Thornton Outstanding Graduate in 2016, will present his… Continue reading American Composers Orchestra to perform work by Ryan Lindveit
Vicki Ray to perform contemporary piano work for Soundwaves
Pianist and USC Thornton alumna Vicki Ray (DMA ’88) will perform a notable minimalist work, River of 1,000 Streams by composer Daniel Lentz, for the Soundwaves New Music series at the Santa Monica Public Library on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018. Ray’s recording of the piece, for electronically-processed piano, was warmly received by critics last year.… Continue reading Vicki Ray to perform contemporary piano work for Soundwaves
Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra to premiere concerto by Donald Crockett
The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, which was founded by clarinetist and USC Thornton alumnus Benjamin Mitchell (GCRT ’17, arts leadership), will present the world premiere of a commission by Composition chair Donald Crockett on May 12th and 13th, 2018. The new concerto for grand piano, two toy pianos, and chamber orchestra, And the River, will be… Continue reading Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra to premiere concerto by Donald Crockett
Pop artist King Princess (Mikaela Straus) featured on ASCAP panel
Mikaela Straus, a pop artist who performs under the name King Princess, recently took part in a panel discussion at the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo, alongside musician St. Vincent and journalist Evelyn McDonnell. Straus, who is a non-degreed alumna of the USC Thornton Popular Music program, is the first artist to be signed to… Continue reading Pop artist King Princess (Mikaela Straus) featured on ASCAP panel
Video of Somang Jeagal in recital at the Greystone Mansion
The Music in the Mansion concert series, which presents chamber music at the historical Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, recently published a video showcasing a February performance by pianist and 2018 Outstanding Graduate Somang Jeagal (AD ’15, GCRT ’17, MM ’18). The Keyboard Collaborative Arts student and three-time Beverly Hills National Auditions winner was joined… Continue reading Video of Somang Jeagal in recital at the Greystone Mansion
Choral alumna Tatiana Taylor takes faculty position in Oklahoma
Tatiana Taylor (DMA ’17), an alumna of the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music program, has accepted a faculty position as Director of Choirs with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, beginning in the fall. She is in good company with Choral & Sacred Music alumnus Christopher Haygood (DMA ’13), Associate Director of Choral Studies at Oklahoma… Continue reading Choral alumna Tatiana Taylor takes faculty position in Oklahoma