Apollo Men’s Chorus performs “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” conducted by Jason Saunders (MM, ’14)
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Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
Benjamin Adler (MM ’14) was one of three winners in the National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition. Adler, who studies with USC Thornton faculty Yehuda Gilad, performed the first movement of Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto, No. 1 in F minor. Adler is currently a freelance performer and private teacher in Los Angeles and holds the position of… Continue reading Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) was named artistic director of the San Diego Master Chorale. Russell previously worked as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at California State University, San Bernardino. While at CSUSB, he taught applied voice, as well as courses in choral conducting, choral literature and music education. Russell is also… Continue reading John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies
Recent USC Thornton alumnus William Cravy (BM, ’14) was selected as a performing apprentice for the Canadian National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC) as part of the orchestra’s Institute for Orchestral Studies. Cravy, a double bassist who studied with Strings faculty David Allen Moore and was a three-time Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fellow at USC, is one of five apprentices for… Continue reading William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies
USC Thornton University Chorus performs “A Miner’s Life,” arr. Seth Houston (DMA, ’14)
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USC Thornton Oriana Women’s Choir performs “S’Vivon,” conducted by Kym Scott (DMA, ’15)
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Kate Belshé (MM, ’13) appointed conductor of Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir
USC Thornton Choral and Sacred Music alumna Kate Belshé (MM, ’13) was appointed conductor of the Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir in Israel. The choir sings a varied repertoire of classical liturgical and secular music from the Renaissance to the present, including Israeli and Jewish music and arrangements of songs from around the world. The choir performs regularly… Continue reading Kate Belshé (MM, ’13) appointed conductor of Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir
Popular Music alumna Rozzi Crane to tour with Maroon 5 in early 2015
USC Thornton alumna Rozzi Crane will open for the popular rock band Maroon 5 and Canadian band, Magic! on a 2015 North American tour. Crane, a former student in USC Thornton’s groundbreaking popular music program, was the first artist to be signed to Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine’s record label, 222 Records. She has since worked and toured with… Continue reading Popular Music alumna Rozzi Crane to tour with Maroon 5 in early 2015
USC Thornton Distinguished Professor of Composition Morten Lauridsen honored at Bay Area choir festival
USC Thornton Distinguished Professor of Composition Morten Lauridsen was the guest of honor at this May’s “Morten Lauridsen Festival” in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Valley Concert Chorale. The 2007 National Medal of Arts recipient hosted workshops for local high school and college choirs, as well as for… Continue reading USC Thornton Distinguished Professor of Composition Morten Lauridsen honored at Bay Area choir festival
Ross Garren (BM, ’08) to attend Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Lab
Ross Garren (BM, ’08) was recently chosen to attend the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Lab at Skywalker Sound. Garren, who was named Outstanding Graduate in Composition during his time at USC Thornton, is part of a select group of composers chosen to attend. The program will take place at the Skywalker Ranch in Northern… Continue reading Ross Garren (BM, ’08) to attend Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Lab