Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) to participate in the Dark Skies Festival in Arizona
“Orbit: A Symphonic Fantasy,” composed by SMPTV alumnus Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) will be performed by the Orchestra Northern Arizona on October 18 as part of the Dark Skies Festival. The orchestra will be conducted by former principal horn of the London Symphony Orchestra, David Cripps. As part of the festival, Elmahmoudi will conduct talks about music… Continue reading Karim Elmahmoudi (GCRT, ’07) to participate in the Dark Skies Festival in Arizona
USC Thornton alumna and Jazz Studies faculty Kathleen Grace’s “No Place to Fall” receives critical praise
Kathleen Grace, USC Thornton alumna and current Jazz Studies faculty, released her fourth studio album, No Place to Fall, to rave reviews. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote Grace creates a “hybrid of country, jazz and classic torch songs,” all the while constructing her own unique, fresh spin on classic sounds. A review from The Canadian Audiophile… Continue reading USC Thornton alumna and Jazz Studies faculty Kathleen Grace’s “No Place to Fall” receives critical praise
Diane Wittry (BM ’83, MM ’85) appointed Artistic Director of Ridgewood Symphony
Diane Wittry (BM ’83, MM ’85) was appointed Artistic Director of the Ridgewood Symphony for the organization’s 75th Anniversary Season. The first concert of the season will take place on October 25 in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Diane is also Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony, and the Artistic Director for the International Cultural… Continue reading Diane Wittry (BM ’83, MM ’85) appointed Artistic Director of Ridgewood Symphony
Strings Department and Composition Department alumni awarded commission by Chamber Music America
The Argus Quartet — which consists of current and former USC Thornton students Clara Kim (DMA, ’15), Jason Issokson (MM, ’10), and Diana Wade (GCRT, ’13) — was awarded a commission by Chamber Music America, a national network for ensemble musicians. Awarded as a part of the organization’s Classical Commissioning program, the grant provides support for American classical… Continue reading Strings Department and Composition Department alumni awarded commission by Chamber Music America
Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) to receive Robert Shaw Award at 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference
Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) will receive the Robert Shaw Award at the 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference. The annual award is given to a choral leader who has made exceptional contributions to the art of choral music, and is the most significant award to be given to any conductor in the profession. Saltzman… Continue reading Royce Saltzman (DMA, ’64) to receive Robert Shaw Award at 2015 American Choral Directors Association National Conference
USC Thornton Symphony performs Beethoven’s Concerto No. 1 in C Major with alumna Fang-Fang Shi
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Scoring for Motion Picture and Television chair Daniel Carlin, faculty Garry Schyman present at Krakow Film Music Festival
Scoring for Motion Picture and Television (SMPTV) chair Daniel Carlin moderated and presented 11 masterclasses at the 7th annual Krakow Film Music Festival, which took place from September 25 through 28, 2014. Carlin also co-led a sequence of recording/scoring workshops for finalists in the FMF Young Talent Award competition with SMPTV faculty and USC Thornton… Continue reading Scoring for Motion Picture and Television chair Daniel Carlin, faculty Garry Schyman present at Krakow Film Music Festival
Sunny Yang, cellist of Kronos Quartet, reflects upon her USC Thornton experience
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Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) named Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers
Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) was recently named the Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers. She also currently serves as artistic director of the Hollywood Master Chorale. Previously, she was conductor of the Ebell Chorale and the assistant conductor of the Pasadena Master Chorale. The University of California, Irvine choirs have taken twenty-five international… Continue reading Lauren Buckley-Schaer (DMA, ’13) named Interim Director of the University of California, Irvine Chamber Singers
Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) named Professor of Double Reeds at Eastern New Mexico University
Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) was recently promoted to Professor of Double Reeds (Oboe) at Eastern New Mexico University. She also serves as Professor of Music History at ENMU. Tracy is a founding member of Trio Encantada and is active as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, clinician, and adjudicator.