USC Thornton Chamber Singers perform with the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones took to Coachella this past weekend for the Desert Trip classic-rock festival, with a little help from the USC Thornton Chamber Singers. Under the direction of Choral and Sacred Music chair Jo-Michael Scheibe, the chorus accompanied the Stone’s “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” to the cheering of thousands of fans.… Continue reading USC Thornton Chamber Singers perform with the Rolling Stones
Thornton welcomes Trojan families for Trojan Family Weekend
Through Sunday, October 9th, USC Thornton welcomes Trojan parents and families to our campus for the annual Trojan Family Weekend. You can find the full list of exciting events, including concerts, a football game, mixers, lectures, and open houses on the official schedule. USC Thornton is hosting the following events for Trojan Family Weekend. Please… Continue reading Thornton welcomes Trojan families for Trojan Family Weekend
Thomas Hooten
Thomas Hooten is Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Prior to joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hooten served as Principal Trumpet in the Atlanta Symphony from 2006-2012. He released Trumpet Call, his first solo album, in 2011. Hooten began his career in 2000 with a trumpet/cornet position in “The President’s Own” United States… Continue reading Thomas Hooten
Composition student Michael Lee debuts piece for string quartet on new album
“Farewell…,” a work by USC Thornton Composition doctoral candidate Michael Lee, is included on the compilation album Between the Echoes: Contemporary Chamber Works, recently released by Navona Records. Lee’s composition for string quartet, which incorporates shifting rhythms, timbres, and moods, was performed by violinists Vit Muzik and Igor Kopyt, violist Dominika Mužíková, and cellist Petr… Continue reading Composition student Michael Lee debuts piece for string quartet on new album
Francisco Fullana named Principal Violinist of Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Violinist Francisco Fullana, an Artist Diploma student of USC Thornton distinguished professor and Jascha Heifetz Chair in Violin, Midori Goto, has been named Principal Violinist with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO). The position carries significant leadership responsibilities with the esteemed ensemble, which has transitioned to a largely conductorless model in recent years. Fullana will… Continue reading Francisco Fullana named Principal Violinist of Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Looking back at the 2016 Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
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Cellist Marek Szpakiewicz appointed as Assistant Professor at APU
USC Thornton alumnus Marek Szpakiewicz (MM ’01, DMA ‘08) has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Cello Studies at Azusa Pacific University’s (APU) School of Music. Szpakiewicz has been teaching cello at APU since 2005 and is the Director of Chamber Music. Szpakiewicz’s students have performed as soloists with the APU Symphony Orchestra and have… Continue reading Cellist Marek Szpakiewicz appointed as Assistant Professor at APU
Alumna Julia Newmann’s “Bones Orchestral Suite” performed live
A work by Composition alumna Julia Newmann (BM ’03) was recently performed by a 55-piece orchestra as part of “The Women Who Score: Soundtracks Live.” A collaboration between Grand Performances and The Alliance for Women Film Composers, the event was a celebration of 21 film, television, and videogame scores by female composers. Newmann, who has… Continue reading Alumna Julia Newmann’s “Bones Orchestral Suite” performed live
Kaleidoscope 2016-17 season includes several Thornton premieres
The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra has released plans for its 2016-17 season. Following an ambitious international call for scores, the ensemble will premiere works by USC Thornton alumni Saad Haddad (BM’14, composition), Patrick O’Malley (MM’15, composition), and Gernot Wolfgang (GCRT ’94, film scoring), as well as Thornton doctoral candidate, Julia Adolphe, among others. Currently in its… Continue reading Kaleidoscope 2016-17 season includes several Thornton premieres
Winds & Percussion alumni enjoy strong presence in Mexican orchestra
Three USC Thornton Winds & Percussion alumni are currently performing in the Orquesta Filarmónica de Boca del Río in Veracruz, Mexico. Katie Upton (MM ’16) has been the co-principal horn for the orchestra since last year. This year, Jayson Heubusch (GCRT ’16) is the orchestra’s new principal bassoonist, while Zack Borowiec (MM ’16) is the… Continue reading Winds & Percussion alumni enjoy strong presence in Mexican orchestra