Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance
Free this Sunday afternoon? USC Distinguished Professor Morten Lauridsen presents his celebrated music with Thornton faculty and alumni alike, including Rod Gilfry, Carin Gilfry, Dana Gioia, and more. The event, Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance, will take place at The Broad Stage! The spiritual depth of Morten Lauridsen’s music, paired with… Continue reading Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance
Dana Gioia collaborates with Helen Sung on jazz album
Dana Gioia, USC Thornton Arts Leadership and Musicology faculty member, recently collaborated with jazz pianist Helen Sung on a new album, Sung with Words, which was released in September. Gioia, a Poet Laureate of California, wrote the lyrics for Sung’s original songs, many of which feature spoken word introductions. close
Kenneth Foster authors new book about arts leadership
Kenneth Foster, director of the USC Thornton Arts Leadership program, has authored a new book, Arts Leadership: Creating Sustainable Arts Organizations (Routledge), which will be released on May 9th. The book focuses on building sustainable models for creative organizations amidst increasing political, economic, and cultural challenges. “Foster’s experience and wisdom as an arts leader informs… Continue reading Kenneth Foster authors new book about arts leadership
Dana Gioia wins Poets’ Prize
Dana Gioia, USC Thornton Arts Leadership and Musicology faculty member and Poet Laureate of California, recently won the Poets’ Prize for his retrospective, 99 Poems, which was published in 2016. The Poets’ Prize recognizes a book published by a living American poet each year. Gioia, who served as the chairman of the National Endowment for… Continue reading Dana Gioia wins Poets’ Prize
USC celebrates Diversity Week Jan. 22-26
From Monday, January 22nd to Friday the 26th, 2018, the USC community will come together for Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Week, presenting over 60 events, workshops, talks, and panels from “Understanding Allyship” to “Tips for Pronouncing Chinese Names.” USC Thornton faculty will take part in several events, including “And Still We Rise: Women of Color… Continue reading USC celebrates Diversity Week Jan. 22-26
Helane Anderson
A songwriter trained as both a classical pianist and singer, Helane Anderson has extensive experience in the classical music industry as an administrator. She has held Artistic Programming positions at both the Los Angeles Philharmonic and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and served as Director of Composers & Repertoire at renowned classical music publisher Boosey &… Continue reading Helane Anderson
Thornton faculty member Dana Gioia defends the NEA in LA Times Op-Ed
California Poet Laureate and USC Thornton Arts Leadership faculty member Dana Gioia outlined the remarkable successes of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and challenged arguments to defund the organization in a recent Los Angeles Times Op-Ed. Gioia, who was twice unanimously confirmed by the Senate to lead the NEA, from 2003 through 2009,… Continue reading Thornton faculty member Dana Gioia defends the NEA in LA Times Op-Ed
Musical America names Benjamin Mitchell and Christopher Koelsch “Professionals of the Year”
Musical America has named USC Thornton student Benjamin Mitchell as one of its “Professionals of the Year,” in a focus on artistic innovators and entrepreneurs. Mitchell, a clarinetist and GCRT candidate in the Arts Leadership program, founded the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, which is currently thriving in its third season. Christopher Koelsch, president and CEO of… Continue reading Musical America names Benjamin Mitchell and Christopher Koelsch “Professionals of the Year”
USC Thornton to host the 2016 Essentials of Orchestra Management program
For the second year in a row, USC Thornton will partner with the League of American Orchestras to host the Essentials of Orchestra Management, an immersive seminar for emerging orchestra administrators. The ten-day residential program, featuring workshops, lectures, concert-excursions, and community events, will take place on the USC campus from July 12-21, 2016. The faculty… Continue reading USC Thornton to host the 2016 Essentials of Orchestra Management program
Dean Robert Cutietta quoted about appointment of Rachel Moore to Music Center leadership
Robert Cutietta, dean of USC’s Thornton School of Music and Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, was quoted by the Los Angeles Times in an article surveying community arts leaders about the appointment of Rachel Moore to head the Los Angeles Music Center organization. Moore has served as executive director of New York City-based American Ballet… Continue reading Dean Robert Cutietta quoted about appointment of Rachel Moore to Music Center leadership