Alumna Renée Elise Goldsberry receives Tony nomination for featured role in “Hamilton”
Singer, actress, and USC Thornton alumna Renée Elise Goldsberry (MM ’97, jazz studies) has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Angelica Schuyler Church in the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. The production, which is nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards, has received rapturous acclaim from critics and audiences, alike. Goldsberry has… Continue reading Alumna Renée Elise Goldsberry receives Tony nomination for featured role in “Hamilton”
Alumnus Richard Bernstein receives Metropolitan Opera Service Award
Each year, the Metropolitan Opera convenes an event to honor those individuals who have reached milestones in their careers with the venerable New York City institution. Operatic bass and USC Thornton alumnus Richard Bernstein (’89, Vocal Arts) has completed his 20th year as a solo artist with company and was recognized at the Met Service… Continue reading Alumnus Richard Bernstein receives Metropolitan Opera Service Award
University of Pittsburgh to build museum honoring Marilyn Horne
The University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees has approved the creation of a museum and exhibit center honoring opera legend and USC Thornton alumna Marilyn Horne. The mezzo-soprano was a recipient of the 1992 National Medal of Arts and the 1995 Kennedy Center Honors. She has also won four GRAMMY Awards for Best Opera Recording.… Continue reading University of Pittsburgh to build museum honoring Marilyn Horne
Keenan Reesor takes teaching position with Southern Virginia University
Pianist and USC Thornton Musicology PhD candidate Keenan Reesor (MM ’10, piano performance) has accepted a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Music at Southern Virginia University, where he will begin teaching music history and piano in the fall. Reesor is a laureate of the Wideman and Virginia Waring International Piano Competitions and a… Continue reading Keenan Reesor takes teaching position with Southern Virginia University
Houston Symphony premieres concerto by late composer, alumnus James Horner
The work of the late film composer and USC Thornton alumnus James Horner (BM ’74, composition) was honored by the Houston Symphony earlier this month. The Symphony, under conductor Michael Francis, presented the premiere of Horner’s last completed concert work, which was performed by the orchestra and four French horn soloists, two of whom were… Continue reading Houston Symphony premieres concerto by late composer, alumnus James Horner
Paul Young chats with APM’s “Marketplace”
Paul Young, director of the USC Thornton Music Industry Minors Program, was interviewed for American Public Media’s nationally-syndicated radio show, Marketplace, in a discussion about the long-term financial viability of the music publishing industry. Young explained that ownership of song copyrights can help keep publishers afloat in the midst of an overall music industry downturn.… Continue reading Paul Young chats with APM’s “Marketplace”
Remembering Brian Asawa
Brian Asawa, a celebrated countertenor and non-degreed alumnus, died on April 18. He was 49. Asawa’s international career was studded with “firsts” — he was the first countertenor to be named Grand Prize Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, win Seattle Opera’s Artist of the Year Award, earn the Adler Fellowship at the… Continue reading Remembering Brian Asawa
Alumna Tamar Davis competes on NBC’s “The Voice”
USC Thornton alumna Tamar Davis (BS ’02, music industry), known professionally as Támar, is one of the contestants remaining on the hit NBC show The Voice. As part of a team of artists mentored by pop music star Christina Aguilera, Davis competes each week in group and solo performances. A recent performance—a duet of “Lady… Continue reading Alumna Tamar Davis competes on NBC’s “The Voice”
Christopher Gravis named Director of Choral Activities at CSULA
Christopher Gravis, a doctoral candidate in the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music program, has been named the Director of Choral Activities at California State University Los Angeles (CSULA). Gravis has gained an international reputation as a leading conductor of choral and orchestral works, recently debuting with the San Diego Symphony and leading week-long residencies… Continue reading Christopher Gravis named Director of Choral Activities at CSULA
A Springtime Celebration of Composer Morten Lauridsen
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