Alumnus Mark Robson’s Piano Spheres performance praised by the L.A. Times
Pianist and USC Thornton alumnus Mark Robson (MM ’89) presented an adventurous program as part of REDCAT’s Piano Spheres series at REDCAT last month, featuring works by Stockhausen, Glass, and Rihm. Robson also premiered new work by the Los Angeles composer Daniel Rothman. Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times described Robson’s Piano Spheres performance… Continue reading Alumnus Mark Robson’s Piano Spheres performance praised by the L.A. Times
MUNA performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live
The band MUNA was featured on the February 6th episode of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing two songs from their latest album, “About U.” Formed by USC Thornton Popular Music alumni Katie Gavin (BA ’15) and Josette Maskin (’16), along with Naomi McPherson, the band caught the world’s attention with their 2016 single, “Loudspeaker.” MUNA… Continue reading MUNA performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Alumnus Richard Brown joins Warner/Chappell Music as forensic musicologist
USC Thornton alumnus Richard Brown (MA ’07, music history & literature, PhD ’12, musicology) has recently accepted a position with Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. as manager and in-house forensic musicologist of the Infringement Compliance Unit. Warner/Chappell Music will utilize Brown’s expertise to assist the label’s legal team in fielding copyright infringement claims, playing an essential role… Continue reading Alumnus Richard Brown joins Warner/Chappell Music as forensic musicologist
Strings magazine celebrates alumna, violist Cynthia Phelps
Strings magazine recently profiled USC Thornton alumna Cynthia Phelps, principal violist of the New York Philharmonic, on the occasion of the orchestra’s November premiere of a concerto written for her by Composition doctoral candidate Julia Adolphe (MM ’12, composition). The concerto, Unearth, Release, which was co-commissioned by the Philharmonic and the League of American Orchestras… Continue reading Strings magazine celebrates alumna, violist Cynthia Phelps
Popular Music alumna Rozzi Crane to perform at Hotel Cafe
USC Thornton Popular Music alumna Rozzi Crane will perform at Hotel Cafe’s Second Stage in Los Angeles as part of a spring residency. Crane, who was part of the Popular Music program’s inaugural class, is scheduled to perform February 2, March 2, April 6, and May 4. Best known for her single Psycho, which she… Continue reading Popular Music alumna Rozzi Crane to perform at Hotel Cafe
Popular Music alumna Malia Civetz sings National Anthem at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
USC Thornton Popular Music alumna Malia Civetz (BM ’16) recently sang the National Anthem at the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Earlier this year, Civetz performed Steve Hackman’s mash-up of rapper Drake’s music and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky V. Drake with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. She will reprise Hackman’s piece on March 22 with the… Continue reading Popular Music alumna Malia Civetz sings National Anthem at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Alumnus Somang Jeagal performs at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Pianist and USC Thornton alumnus Somang Jeagal (Artist Diploma ’15, piano) recently performed at the Phillips Collection art museum in Washington, D.C., as a part of the “Phillips After 5” music series. Jeagal performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Sonata No. 2, as well as Chopin’s four piano scherzos. The Korean-born pianist, who attended Thornton on a full… Continue reading Alumnus Somang Jeagal performs at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Alumnus Jacques Brautbar featured in KQED’s “Film School Shorts”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Jacques Brautbar (’15, GCRT ’16, Screen Scoring) was recently profiled by “Film School Shorts,” a national series showcasing student filmmakers by San Francisco’s KQED Public Television. In the piece, Brautbar recounts his non-traditional career path and provides valuable insight into the balance between creative artistry and effective collaboration in the… Continue reading Alumnus Jacques Brautbar featured in KQED’s “Film School Shorts”
The New York Times calls “Play” by Andrew Norman “a revolution in music”
Play, a 47-minute orchestral work by celebrated composer and USC Thornton faculty member Andrew Norman (’02, MM ’04), was the subject of “Andrew Norman’s ‘Play,’ a Symphony That Levels Up,” an article in the January 16 issue of The New York Times. Music critic David Allen wrote admiringly of Norman’s “wizardry” and “achievement”, calling his… Continue reading The New York Times calls “Play” by Andrew Norman “a revolution in music”
Bassist Brian Robert Jones joins Gwen Stefani on the road
Bassist Brian Robert Jones (BM ’15), an alumnus of the USC Thornton Popular Music program, recently performed with singer Gwen Stefani at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The special engagement followed Stefani’s 28 city “This Is What The Truth Feels Like” tour, on which Jones performed from July through October of 2016.… Continue reading Bassist Brian Robert Jones joins Gwen Stefani on the road