Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
The Cardinal Winds woodwind sextet will perform in the Clyde Montgomery Concert at Shumei Hall in Pasadena on March 29. The ensemble, which formed at USC Thornton in 2014, features Catherine Baker, flute (GCRT), Zachary Pulse, oboe (GCRT), Kelsi Doolittle, clarinet (MM), Alex Garcia, bassoon (MM ’13), Carrie Rexroat, horn (MM) and Hedy Lee, piano… Continue reading Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra recently commissioned a new work by USC Thornton alum Zhou Tian (DMA ’11). His Concerto for Orchestra will be premiered under the orchestra’s music director, Louis Langrée, in the 2015-16 season finale. The CSO previously commissioned Tian’s Poem from a Vanished Time in 2013. Tian’s works have been performed by many… Continue reading Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
USC Thornton student Jacopo Giacopuzzi merges two passions — music and film
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Thornton alumni perform on Grammy winning Partch album
USC Thornton alumni Alison Bjorkedal (MM ’05, DMA ’08, harp) and Nick Terry (DMA ’11, percussion) performed on the Partch ensemble’s Grammy award-winning album, Plectra & Percussion Dances. In addition to performing with Partch, Bjorkedal teaches harp and is a member of Southwest Chamber Music, Golden State Pops Orchestra and MUSE/IQUE. Terry performs with the… Continue reading Thornton alumni perform on Grammy winning Partch album
Piano student Josephine Yang featured as soloist in two orchestral concerts
USC Thornton piano student Josephine Yang (MM ’16) received glowing reviews for her recent performances with the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Sonara under guest conductor Keitaro Harada. The Sierra Vista Herald reported that “The audience was not disappointed, as a long, loud standing ovation began even as the last note… Continue reading Piano student Josephine Yang featured as soloist in two orchestral concerts
Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
USC Thornton faculty William Kanengiser was featured in a March 5th interview by Jim Svejda on classic radio station KUSC 91.5 FM. Kanengiser premiered his arrangements of Music from the Time of Cervantes and discussed his work with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and recent collaboration with composer and Thornton alum Jeffrey Holmes at the… Continue reading Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
A Voice that Travels
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Jeffrey Kahane
Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Kahane joined the USC Thornton Keyboard Studies Department faculty part-time in 2015 and became a full-time professor in 2016 following a 20-year run as music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), the longest of any music director in the ensemble’s history. Equally at home at the keyboard or on the podium, Kahane… Continue reading Jeffrey Kahane
Marilyn Horne presents annual master classes at Carnegie Hall
The New York Times reviewed USC Thornton alumna Marilyn Horne’s The Song Continues at Carnegie Hall, a series of master classes that culminates in a public performance. Three young singers performed for the famed mezzo-soprano. The annual event also features a veteran singer each year. The Times noted: “After offering a few anecdotes, including a… Continue reading Marilyn Horne presents annual master classes at Carnegie Hall
Courtney Wise releases album with group Duo Bohème
USC Thornton alumna Courtney Wise (BM ’10) recently released an album titled Senza Misura with her flute and guitar group, Duo Bohème. Wise founded the group with guitarist Lyle Sheffler, and they specialize in Spanish, Latin, and Bohemian flute and guitar music. Wise, who studied with USC Thornton faculty Gary Woodward, is a proponent of… Continue reading Courtney Wise releases album with group Duo Bohème