Alumna Tricia Oney to serve as artist-in-residence with the U.S. Army Band
Vocal Arts alumna and jazz vocalist Tricia Oney (DMA ’07) will join the U.S. Army Band’s “Pershing’s Own” as Artist-In-Residence and Composer-In-Residence from October 19th to 22nd. Oney will present workshops, masterclasses and vocal jazz clinics for Army Voices during the week, culminating in a performance with both ensembles on Sunday, October 22nd at Arlington… Continue reading Alumna Tricia Oney to serve as artist-in-residence with the U.S. Army Band
A relaxing summer vacation with Mak Grgić
USC Thornton alumnus Mak Grgić (MM ’12, DMA ’16) is a very busy man. The Slovenian-born classical guitarist (recently profiled here) is artistic director of both the Zagreb Music Festival and the Biljke i Svirke Interactive Music Festival, director of the Elemental Guitar Program at Elemental Music, an adjunct faculty member at Mount Saint Mary’s… Continue reading A relaxing summer vacation with Mak Grgić
Scott Jeppesen published in “Music Educators Journal”
In their June 2017 issue, Music Educators Journal featured “Humanizing the Deities of Jazz,” an article by USC Thornton Jazz Studies alumnus Scott Jeppesen (BM ’06, MM ’08, DMA ’16). The piece explores the context surrounding the development of jazz and suggests technological resources to aid educators in their own jazz education curriculum. Jeppesen states… Continue reading Scott Jeppesen published in “Music Educators Journal”
Paul Young profiled in the Daily Trojan
Paul Young (MM ’06, DMA ’09, Jazz Studies), director of USC Thornton’s Music Industry program, was recently profiled by the Daily Trojan on the launch of the school’s new Master of Science Degree in Music Industry. The article, “Paying it forward: Paul Young to lead Thornton program,” describes how Young crafted the curriculum for the… Continue reading Paul Young profiled in the Daily Trojan
Percussionist Michael Daley joins the New World Symphony
Michael Daley (GRCT ’17), an alumnus of the USC Thornton Winds & Percussion program, recently took a percussion position with the New World Symphony. The Miami-based ensemble, which is led by Artistic Director and alumnus Michael Tilson Thomas (BM ’67, MM ’76), prepares highly-gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and… Continue reading Percussionist Michael Daley joins the New World Symphony
Jo-Michael Scheibe conducts South Korean choral ensemble
Jo-Michael Scheibe (DMA ‘85), chair of the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music program, recently completed a week-long residency conducting the Pohang City Choir in Pohang, South Korea. Scheibe is the first non-Korean conductor of the ensemble since its founding 40 years ago. The Pohang City Choir is a 45-member ensemble; one of 33 full-time,… Continue reading Jo-Michael Scheibe conducts South Korean choral ensemble
Jules Pegram participates in Cabrillo Festival Composers Workshop
USC Thornton Composition alumnus Jules Pegram (BM ’13) was one of three artists selected for the Composers Workshop at the 2017 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz. Pegram worked with conductors Cristian Măcelaru, Thomas Sleeper, and Leonard Slatkin, along with mentor-composer Michael Gandolfi and other Cabrillo composers-in-residence. His work, L.A. GLOWS, inspired by… Continue reading Jules Pegram participates in Cabrillo Festival Composers Workshop
Ken Cazan praised for production of Britten’s “The Burning Fiery Furnace”
USC Thornton Vocal Arts & Opera chair Ken Cazan’s recent production of Benjamin Britten’s The Burning Fiery Furnace at the Central City Opera in Boulder, Colorado, received high praise. “Cazan’s imaginative staging combined with Britten’s music makes the message universal,” the review stated. Cazan’s stage direction delivered a modern take on Britten’s opera “where the… Continue reading Ken Cazan praised for production of Britten’s “The Burning Fiery Furnace”
Classical Guitar alum Evan Hirschelman releases new book
USC Thornton Classical Guitar alumnus Evan Hirschelman (MM ’06) has released a new instructional book with publisher Hal Leonard, entitled “Classical Guitar Chops: Essential Licks & Exercises to Maximize Your Technique.” With a foreword written by Thornton faculty member Scott Tennant, the book features music by Bach, Albéniz, Paganini, Giuliani, and Sor. Hirschelman previously released… Continue reading Classical Guitar alum Evan Hirschelman releases new book
Choral doctoral candidates take on leadership roles
Jenny Wong (MM ’13, choral), a DMA candidate in the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music program, has been promoted to the role of Associate Conductor for the Los Angeles Master Chorale. She has previously served as Assistant Conductor with the ensemble, in addition to her duties as Interim Director of Music at All Saints… Continue reading Choral doctoral candidates take on leadership roles