USC Thornton musicians take the stage at the 2019 LA Times Festival of Books
Over 150,000 Angelenos will make their way to USC’s University Park campus this weekend for the annual LA Times Festival of Books. The two-day festival, taking place April 13-14, is a world-renowned gathering of writers, poets, artists, filmmakers, musicians and emerging storytellers. As part of the programming, attendees will watch an impressive lineup of USC… Continue reading USC Thornton musicians take the stage at the 2019 LA Times Festival of Books
Sarah Gibson wins Left Coast Composition Contest
USC Thornton Composition faculty member Sarah Gibson has just been announced as the winner of the 2019 Left Coast Competition Contest for her composition I prefer living in color. As part of the grand prize, the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will perform the piece during their 2019-20 season. Gibson wrote I prefer living in color… Continue reading Sarah Gibson wins Left Coast Composition Contest
Saad Haddad chosen as New Young Concert Artist Composer-in-Residence
Last month, Young Concert Artists (YCA) announced USC Thornton Composition alumnus Saad Haddad ’14 as the 2019-2021 Young Concert Artist Composer-in-Residence. As the 12th composer to receive this honor, Haddad will receive management services, publicity and two Young Concert Artist commissions that will premiere at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall and the Kennedy Center in… Continue reading Saad Haddad chosen as New Young Concert Artist Composer-in-Residence
Jim Self featured on cover of AFM International Musician magazine
USC Thornton Winds and Percussion faculty member Jim Self was featured on the cover of the International American Federation of Musicians magazine’s March issue. The cover article discusses Self’s prolific success as an international soloist, chamber musician, orchestral tubist, studio musician, composer, and a life-long educator. Self also discusses his journey as a solo performing… Continue reading Jim Self featured on cover of AFM International Musician magazine
LA Master Chorale performs Dale Trumbore’s composition
The Los Angeles Master Chorale performed USC Thornton alumna Dale Trumbore’s (MM ‘11) composition “How to Go On” on March 17 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Trumbore was also recently profiled in National Sawdust, where she discusses how she can easily switch from composing to writing in other mediums. “I’ve actually found that my… Continue reading LA Master Chorale performs Dale Trumbore’s composition
Composers, Librettists and Performers collaborate for New Opera Works performance
This Friday at noon Newman Recital Hall, New Opera Works (NOW), a new student organization at USC Thornton, will present the first performance of three opera shorts. Running 10 minutes, each short is composed by Thornton Composition majors and performed by Thornton Vocal Arts students and alumni. NOW, founded by current DMA Vocal Arts student… Continue reading Composers, Librettists and Performers collaborate for New Opera Works performance
Cherry Rhodes performs at Syracuse University
USC Thornton Organ Studies faculty member Cherry Rhodes will present a solo recital at Syracuse University on Friday, March 29 as part of the Syracuse Legacies Organ Conference. Rhodes will perform works by the late Calvin Hampton, an alumnus of Syracuse University. An early champion of Hampton, Rhodes premiered and recorded many of his pieces.… Continue reading Cherry Rhodes performs at Syracuse University
Gernot Wolfgang collaborates with Thornton faculty and alumni on new album
USC Thornton alumnus Gernot Wolfgang (’94) just announced his new chamber music album Vienna and the West on Albany Records. The album, which was recorded over four days in May 2018, features Thornton faculty members Judith Farmer, Ben Hong and Andrew Shulman, as well as Thornton alumni Nic Gerpe (DMA ’12), Edgar Lopez (MM’ 15,… Continue reading Gernot Wolfgang collaborates with Thornton faculty and alumni on new album
Adan Fernandez presents on Music Education and Latino Youth in America
Adan Fernandez, a doctoral candidate in the USC Thornton Choral & Sacred Music program, presented at the 2019 California All-State Music Education Conference this February. In his presentation, “Music Education and Latino Youth in America,” Fernandez discusses how best to engage Latinos in a choir setting. “I don’t have a clear and simple answer for… Continue reading Adan Fernandez presents on Music Education and Latino Youth in America
Lynn Helding and Melissa Treinkman to participate in National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern Program
Lynn Helding, a Vocal Arts & Opera faculty member, has been selected as one of four master teachers for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern Program for 2019. This 10-day program in June brings together the best vocal teachers in the country with early-career teachers. One of the 15 early career teachers selected… Continue reading Lynn Helding and Melissa Treinkman to participate in National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern Program