William Kanengiser, alumni perform at New York Guitar Festival
William Kanengiser, a USC Thornton alumnus and member of the Classical Guitar faculty, will co-curate a day-long event titled “Guitar Marathon: Las Americas” for the New York Guitar Festival on January 20, 2014. Working with famed Brazilian guitarist and composer Badi Assad, Kanengiser has assembled a roster of performers that includes alumni David Mozqueda, Colin… Continue reading William Kanengiser, alumni perform at New York Guitar Festival
Sunny Yang Named A ‘Face to Watch’ by Los Angeles Times
USC Thornton alumna Sunny Yang was recently included in the Los Angeles Times’ ‘Faces to Watch 2014’ feature, which highlights figures in entertainment and the arts who will be making news in the new year. Yang, a cellist who performs with the Kronos Quartet, was called “a cool cucumber for whom no challenge seems too great” and… Continue reading Sunny Yang Named A ‘Face to Watch’ by Los Angeles Times
USC alumnus wins composition competition
Thornton alumnus Troy Armstrong recently won the Marilyn K. Glick Young Composers Competition at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for his piece, Supercell. Part of his reward includes subscription performances in April 2014 with ISO. Armstrong is the third Thornton student in four years to win the competition.
“Don’t Say”
Mora Mora, a rock quintet from Los Angeles, has been described as the sonic baby of Radiohead, Foo Fighters, MuteMath, and U2… think weird nerd punk with a pop twist.
Thornton faculty and alumnus join New York City Opera for new premiere
The New York Times reviewed the U.S. premiere of the New York City Opera’s production, Anna Nicole, which features jazz studies faculty Peter Erskine, vocal arts and opera faculty Rod Gilfry, and alumnus Montgomery Hatch. Based on the life of model and actress Anna Nicole Smith, the opera was praised for its balanced and multi-dimensional… Continue reading Thornton faculty and alumnus join New York City Opera for new premiere
Alumnus wins Emmy Award
Thornton alumnus Bear McCreary won an Emmy in the “Best Theme for a Dramatic Series” category for Da Vinci’s Demons, which is currently available on DVD. McCreary’s next project brings him to network TV to write music for ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Pianist Grace Xia Zhao Featured in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
USC Thornton alumna Grace Xia Zhao, who moved to the U.S. from China to attend Thornton, serves as the University of La Verne’s pianist-in-residence, director of keyboard studies, and piano professor. learn more
Alumnus, faculty Aron Kallay on the supportive USC Thornton environment
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, pianist and faculty member Aron Kallay, DMA ’09, talks about his interest in new music and the support he received as a student at the Thornton School.
Alumnus, jazz bassist Ryan Cross reflects on his time at USC Thornton
close As part of a new series documenting alumni of the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, jazz bassist extraordinaire Ryan Cross, BM ’99, talks about his experience at Thornton.
Alumnus, faculty David Allen Moore on how USC Thornton shaped his career
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, David Allen Moore, BM ’94, member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s bass section and current Thornton faculty, talks about how attending Thornton influenced his professional career.